https://tif-boi70.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] tif-boi70.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] trans2006-01-22 03:43 pm

NEW PANELIST ADDED

PLEASE ATTEND

Transgender Issues
An Interactive Panel Discussion




[January 4, 2006- Phoenix, AZ] Transgender Issues: An Interactive Panel Discussion. On Thursday, January 26th, 2006, from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. a diverse group of knowledgeable individuals will present information on transgender issues. Discussion will range from gender, sexuality and culture politics, inclusivity and ally development to daily life for transgender individuals. There will be plenty of time for discussion, questions and answers, and an opportunity for related groups to distribute literature.

Location: Community Church of Hope. 4121 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85013. The main entrance is on 6th drive.

The panel will consist of:



Madelaine Adelman, PhD, associate professor whose research focuses on the politics of gender, sexuality and culture.

Tiffany Davis, co-facilitator of the ASU organization Transforming Hearts and Minds, member of GLSEN Leadership Training Team.

Loren Cannon, MS, MA, doctoral candidate in the Department of Philosophy, ASU, transman.

Jessica Pettitt, MeD, national trainer, consultant and facilitator for gender inclusivity and ally development.

Donna Rose, a post-operative transsexual woman. Donna lived the first 40 years of her life as a successful man in a man's world. Today she is a well known educator, author, advocate and spokesperson for a condition steeped in misconception, prejudice and ignorance. http://donnarose.com/


The event is co-sponsored by GLSEN Phoenix and 1N10, Inc.

GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) is the largest network of parents, students, educators and community members in the U.S. whose goal is to create safe and respectful K-12 schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation and/or gender identity/expression. The GLSEN Phoenix chapter focuses on schools in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. http://glsenphoenix.org/

1N10 is a group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Youth. 1N10 is dedicated to inspire and enable lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth to realize their full potential and foster a sense of community. We create a safe space for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning youth and their straight allies of all backgrounds to develop positive self-acceptance through life enhancing programs and character developing experiences. http://1n10.org/


FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Laurie Provost, Program Coordinator, GLSEN Phoenix
training@glsenphoenix.org
602.462.1441