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First Trans House in Atlanta

In December of 2025 in College Park, Georgia communities help open the first trans house for trans people to have a safe haven, be themselves where they can not be discriminated against for being there authentic self, which was the case in the past when it came Trans people seeking housing in Atlanta’s homeless shelters. This was a day of victory and glory!!

The Inaugural Networking Empowerment Wellness Conference in Stamford,CT.

Conference Workshops [DR. AC Demidont] -(HIV prevention and care for trans and gender non conforming individuals). This workshop was about HIV prevention and care as it relates to the Trans/GNC community they discuss different aspects of care including treatments and potential barriers.

[Oswald Thomas]- How do female-to-male-transgender individuals perceive their self-Esteem and social acceptance after sexual reassignment into their chosen sex and gender.

[Gaines Blasdel]- (Transmascline Genitals surgery in the 21st century). Decades of inequality in access and a lack of published research coming from providers in the United States has led to community myths and misconceptions about transmasculine genital surgery. This lecture presentation will arm attendees with current, concrete information and resources on surgery.They discuss metoidioplasty and phalloplasty techniques, associated procedures like urethral lengthening, data on risks and complications, and pre- and post-op care recommendations.

[Kylar Maldonado]- (This TRANSformation isn’t just for me, but includes my family)Transgender people have added challenges, once they realize that they want to live their authentic life. Coming out and pursuing their journey could include medically transitioning, name change, and attire change-up.

[Aneesha,Alishaand,Dayna]-(Lets talk about it) Its was a three- person panel speaking using I statements about personal, mental physical, and over wellness pertaining to self.

Philadelphia Trans Health Confidence

The 17th Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference on August 2nd-4th 2018 Attracts trans people, activists  and allies from a wide range of age, races, ethnicities, abilities, sexualities and genders from all over the county and around the world. The Philly Trans Wellness Conference (PTWC) is a trans conference led by trans people, created and planned each year by the trans community and our allies for trans community.

The conference space and logistical support is provided by Mazzoni Center and other sponsors. This year conference theme is Remembrance, Resistance and Resilience. Many in the trans community have taken a stand fought for the changes that have gotten us where we are today. Trans leaders in our community like Kim Walton and Madison Gathers ,and Octavia Lewis, LaLa Zannell.