Creating Transgender Affirming Services & Organizations
Tuesday, February 4 | 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Session Description:
To understand how to make social services more affirming for transgender clients, it is critical to examine such services from a transgender client’s perspective. This activity will help us consider that perspective. We will look at a detailed case example followed by group discussion in order to encourage staff members to recognize and unpack their own personal bias toward Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming people.
About the Speakers:
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Jennifer Lee
City of Olympia
Jennifer Lee is an active member of the City of Olympia’s Equity and Diversity Committee and has a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. Jennifer started working with the City of Olympia’s recreation department 13 years ago. She oversaw summer camps and after-school programs for 7 years before moving on to administrative work.
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Heather Reed
City of Olympia
Heather Reed is an active member of the City of Olympia’s Equity and Diversity Committee. She worked in the private sector for 15 years in administration and communications and joined the City of Olympia in 2001 with a desire to serve her community. In 2002, she joined the Public Works Department’s Ad Hoc Diversity Committee and for two years served on the City’s Community Chest. Heather supported the City’s Community Development Block Grant Program and Thurston County Annual Point-in-Time Census and currently serves as a Design & Construction Contract Specialist. She remains a lifelong student with the goal of being a stronger, more educated ally for oppressed groups in her personal and professional life.
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