INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER CONFERENCE IN LOS ANGELES JUNE 28/29

Los Angeles, June 21, 2017 --

After over 15 years of conference planning for the transgender community and for professionals of all fields who work with trans youth and adults, Gender Diversity is bringing its highly successful Gender Odyssey conference to Los Angeles this June 28 and 29th.

Gender Odyssey Professional Los Angeles, also known as GoPro Los Angeles,  is a two-day conference for professionals seeking to advance their understanding of gender diversity and transgender identities in children, teens, and adults. As visibility for trans communities increases, and legislative attacks as well as a serious climate of discrimination and prejudice persist, GoPro Los Angeles could not be more timely. Leading experts will offer sessions covering gender identity across the lifespan and life experience. Programming is targeted toward medical and behavioral health care providers, teachers and school administrators, social workers, caregivers and guardians, attorneys, employers and recruiters, government employees, and students preparing for these professions. Continuing education credits in a number of career fields will be available.

“We are thrilled to bring the Gender Odyssey professional track to Los Angeles,” said Michael Woodward, conference coordinator for both the Los Angeles and Seattle conferences, “The need for gatherings like GoPro is only increasing, as we see increased visibility for trans people, professionals in every field looking for the latest information and resources, and more and more children and adolescents coming out as trans and gender non-conforming/non-binary,” concluded Woodward.

Featured speakers and events will include:

• A keynote panel on the state of the transgender and gender non-conforming movement, featuring: Kris Hayashi, executive director of the Transgender Law Center; Bamby Salcedo, Latina transgender speaker and activist; and riKu Matsuda, who leads the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations’ work to end violence against transgender and non-binary communities;
• Medical-related presentations and discussions, ranging from assessment of trans youth, to “Trans Medical 101,” to the latest in medical research and practice;
• Workshops on a range of education-related issues, including how to create a welcoming school environment, trans-themed books for children, and navigating anti-trans bias in school;
• A panel of teens, “Tales from the Front,” giving voice to the personal experiences of trans youth;
• Several panels that address the diversity of trans communities, including Two Spirit culture, Latino, immigrant, elder and disabilities; and
• An evening networking mixer for professionals in attendance

A full schedule can be viewed here: http://www.genderodyssey.org/los-angeles/pro/

For additional information about presenters and programming, as well as to RSVP for the conference, contact Cathy Renna, above.

WHEN/WHERE:

Gender Odyssey Professional Los Angeles:

June 28-29, 2017

8:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank

2500 N Hollywood Way

Burbank, CA 91505

REGISTER: To register, go to genderodyssey.org.

About Gender Odyssey

Gender Odyssey’s conference programming is focused on the needs and interests of transgender and gender-diverse people from across North America and around the world. Gender Odyssey provides them with a place to gather together, learn from one another, and celebrate their growing communities. By creating a place for transgender and gender-diverse people to share their collective experience, Gender Odyssey’s primary objective is to offer tools to navigate obstacles and provide pathways to individual and community empowerment.

Gender Odyssey’s successful track record of continuous growth and innovative programming has inspired a very high attendee return rate as well as a solid reputation for thought-provoking, quality workshops.

Gender Odyssey is open to all. Anyone may attend regardless of gender identity or gender expression. We embrace the presence and participation of our families, partners, and allies. The conference encourages the attendance of those who serve this community and wish to attend in order to expand their knowledge and understanding of gender diversity and transgender issues.

Attachments:

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/79c5a330-3592-4d8a-9d85-1272ebff465c

Cathy Renna
Gender Odyssey
9177576123
[email protected]