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2008 Transgender Leadership Summit Registration
PLEASE NOTE: Due to a high number in registration, the summit is now at capacity. You may continue to register but will be put on a waitlist.
Thanks for your interest in the 3rd Annual Transgender Leadership Summit! The 2008 Summit will be held at UC Berkeley from March 14 -16, 2008.
This event is FREE and is open to individuals of all skill levels who are involved or interested in advancing civil rights for transgender people in California . Please complete the information below to reserve your place at the Summit.
We look forward to seeing you there!
For information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Kristina Wertz at (415) 865-0135 or kristina@transgenderlawcenter.org .
Hosted by: Gender Equity Resource Center, UC Berkeley
Sponsored by:
Community Sponsors: Ally Action,
Antelope Valley GLBT Community Center,
Center of Excellence at UCSF,
Community Health Partnership’s Transpowerment Program,
Equality Federation,
FTM International San Buenaventura Reed Erickson Chapter,
Gay and Lesbian Center of Orange County,
Gay Straight Alliance Network,
GenderQueer Revolution
LGBTI Resource Center at UCSF,
Lighthouse Community Center,
Lou Sullivan Society,
Marina Nolasco,
OCFTM,
Orange County Transgender Coalition,
Pacific Center in Berkeley
Transgender Economic Empowerment Initiative,
TransVision
Conference Schedule
Below is a list of confirmed speakers and workshops for the 3 rd Annual Transgender Leadership Summit. More speakers are being confirmed every day, so check our website often for updates.
Friday, March 14
7:00 PM Welcome
7:30 PM Plenary Session
Trans Grows Up: Maturation of a Movement
Masen Davis, TLC & Shannon Garcia, Trans Youth Family Advocates
Saturday, March 15
9:00 AM Reflections on Leadership
Kate Kendall, NCLR; Alice Kessler, Equality California; Danielle Castro, TLC
Facilitated by Yoseñio Lewis
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Workshops , including:
Track 1: Empowerment Institute for new community members, emerging activists and allies
• Trans Pride 101: Intro to Trans Community
• Current Issues Trans Communities
Track 2: Leadership & Personal Development for general audiences
• Internalized Oppression & Anti-Racism
• Conflict Management
Track 3: Policy Roundtable for activists interested in public policy change
• Policy Advocacy & Lobbying Skills
• Federal Policy Agenda
Track 4: Organizing Bootcamp for grassroots activists
• Starting a Safe Bathroom Access Campaign
• Organizing for Trans Health Care
Track 5: Organizational Development for agency/group staff and leaders
• Fundraising Fundamentals
• Lobbying for Nonprofits
Track 6: Media advocacy
• Media Essentials
• Advanced Spokesperson Training
Track 7: Caucuses
• Youth Caucus
• Other Caucuses
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Plenary Session
Deliver California: the Local & National Campaign for a Trans-Inclusive ENDA – Mara Keisling, NCTE and John Newsome, And Castro for All
7:30 PM Host Reception
San Francisco LGBT Center
Sunday, March 16
8:30 AM Optional Spiritual Gathering/Healing Circle
10:00 AM Closing Plenary
What's Next? Building the Movement for Transgender Equality
Donna Rose & Jamison Green
12:30 PM Adjourn
