Keynote Speakers

REMEMBERING OUR TRUTH
Danielle Castro, MA, LFT
Friday October13th 1:00 - 1:30PM
Remembering Our Truth
Our community has faced multiple adversities and our civil rights continue to be threatened and erased. Regardless of this, we stand strong together in our truth to create pathways for positive change and are a powerful and resilient community. Dani will reflect on some of the advances our community has made and will discuss ways to continue to change the landscape through coalition building and other strategies.
Credits: CEU, CME

A Grandparent’s Look at Transgender Through Different Eyes.
Sylvester Neal
Saturday October 14th 1:00 - 1:30PM
A Grandparent’s Look at Transgender Through Different Eyes.
Since his eldest grandchild transitioned in 2010, Sylvester has been a strong advocate for his granddaughter and all transgender children. He has attended and participated in four Gender Odyssey conferences, spoken at rallies in support of legislative bathroom issues and is active in a local parent support group.