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NiK Kacy Launches Gender-Equal Footwear Line on Kickstarter
NiK Kacy Launches Gender-Equal Footwear Line on Kickstarter
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Happy Pride Month! Here's our Equality Fashion Week Red Carpet Highlights with hostess with the mostest, Robyn Vie Carpenter-Brisco, RScP, our very…
Happy Pride Month! Here's our Equality Fashion Week Red Carpet Highlights with hostess with the mostest, Robyn Vie Carpenter-Brisco, RScP, our very…
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Sharing this powerful blog post from Origami Customs, one of our designers at Equality Fashion Week this past May. It's a must read. It so captured…
Sharing this powerful blog post from Origami Customs, one of our designers at Equality Fashion Week this past May. It's a must read. It so captured…
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OMG TODAY'S THE DAY!!! EQUALITY FASHION WEEK IS HERE!!! WILL I SEE YOU THERE? https://lnkd.in/dETCAxiX
OMG TODAY'S THE DAY!!! EQUALITY FASHION WEEK IS HERE!!! WILL I SEE YOU THERE? https://lnkd.in/dETCAxiX
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Volunteer Experience
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Commmissioner, LGBTQ+ Commission
City of West Hollywood
- Present 1 year 5 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
The Commission addresses matters relating to the LGBTQ+ community such as education, empowerment, equal rights, hate crimes prevention and domestic partner rights, and makes recommendations to Council relative to the adoption of programs, policies or ordinances of benefit to the constituency.
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Trans Advisory Board
City of West Hollywood
- 1 year 5 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
The Transgender Advisory Board was created on October 19, 2009 and is comprised of five (5) members appointed by individual Councilmembers and four (4) members appointed by the Council as a whole (at-large).
The Transgender Advisory Board addresses matters relating to advocacy on behalf of transgender rights such as education, community awareness, and empowerment and makes recommendations to Council relative to the adoption of programs, policies or ordinances of benefit to the constituency. -
Chairperson of the Board
The Queer26
- Present 3 years 8 months
Arts and Culture
The Queer 26 is a media arts non-profit supporting QTBIPOC creatives. Through our workshops, events, and media projects, we help our communities’ thrive while pursuing their dreams.
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Advisory Board Member
TransCanWork, Inc
- Present 2 years 6 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
Trans Can Work (TCW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California and is committed to advancing workplace inclusion through innovative training strategies and workforce development. Our tried and true system is based off decades of cumulative experience as transgender leaders working to advance inclusion in the public, private, and non-profit sectors across the country. We are ready to let our experience work for you.
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Community Advocate
The Translatin@ Coalition
- Present 7 years 3 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
The TransLatin@ Coalition (TLC) was founded in 2009 by a group of Transgender and Gender nonconforming and Intersex (TGI) immigrant women in Los Angeles, California, as a grassroots response to address the specific needs of TGI Latin@ immigrants who live in the United States.
Since then, the agency has become a nationally recognized organization with representation in 10 different states across the U.S. and provides direct services to TGI individuals in Los Angeles. In 2015, The TransLatin@…The TransLatin@ Coalition (TLC) was founded in 2009 by a group of Transgender and Gender nonconforming and Intersex (TGI) immigrant women in Los Angeles, California, as a grassroots response to address the specific needs of TGI Latin@ immigrants who live in the United States.
Since then, the agency has become a nationally recognized organization with representation in 10 different states across the U.S. and provides direct services to TGI individuals in Los Angeles. In 2015, The TransLatin@ Coalition identified the urgent need to provide direct services to empower TGI people in response to structural, institutional, and interpersonal violence, and the Center for Violence Prevention and Transgender Wellness was born. Since then, the organization has secured funding from the state and local government sources as well as several private foundations and organizations to provide direct services to all TGI individuals in Los Angeles County (LAC). TLC’s primary focus is to change the landscape of access to services for TGI people and provide access to comprehensive resource and services that will improve the quality of life of TGI people.
Our Mission
The mission of The TransLatin@ Coalition (TLC) is to advocate for the specific needs of the Trans Latin@ community that resides in the U.S.A. and to plan strategies that improve our quality of life.
Our Values
Altruism, respect, and dignity for everyone
Transparency, integrity, and honesty
Multiculturalism and diversity
Collaboration, inclusivity, and social justice
Good resource administration
Our Vision
The vision of The TransLatin@ Coalition is to amplify education and resources to promote the empowerment of Trans leaders. -
Member Board Of Directors
TransCanWork, Inc
- 1 year 1 month
Civil Rights and Social Action
Trans Can Work (TCW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California and is committed to advancing workplace inclusion through innovative training strategies and workforce development. Our tried and true system is based off decades of cumulative experience as transgender leaders working to advance inclusion in the public, private, and non-profit sectors across the country. We are ready to let our experience work for you.
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Board Member
Los Angeles LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce
- 11 months
Economic Empowerment
The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (LAGLCC) is a 501(c)(6) organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gay-allied businesses, professionals, and individuals, who have joined together to effect positive growth in ourselves, our work, our community and our future.
Our Mission
Los Angeles LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (LAGLCC) provides visibility, advocacy, and business development for the LGBTQ and allied business community. -
AEWW Committee Member
Los Angeles LGBT Center
- 8 years 1 month
Civil Rights and Social Action
The Los Angeles LGBT Center is building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.
We value:
Respect. We provide a workplace and service environment where individuality is seen as strength and all people are treated with fairness and dignity.
Excellence. We dedicate ourselves to the highest quality in all our programs and services, and seek employees, volunteers, and supporters who have a passion for helping others.
Inclusiveness. We…The Los Angeles LGBT Center is building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.
We value:
Respect. We provide a workplace and service environment where individuality is seen as strength and all people are treated with fairness and dignity.
Excellence. We dedicate ourselves to the highest quality in all our programs and services, and seek employees, volunteers, and supporters who have a passion for helping others.
Inclusiveness. We believe in the need for different perspectives and commit ourselves to representation from all members of our diverse community.
Innovation. We vigorously support pioneering programs and advocacy to meet community needs.
Integrity. We work together to advance the Center's mission, and we honor and apply these values in what we do and say.
Publications
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How entrepreneurs are designing a trans-inclusive future through clothing
PBS NewsHour
Article by Rebecca Oh for PBS NewsHour
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Where I Found Acceptance in LA
TimeOut
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At Equality Fashion Week, six LGBTQ+ designers put style in all its many forms on display
LA Times
Article on the inaugural launch of Equality Fashion Week by Leigh-Ann Jackson
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Curating for Transgender Customers: How 5 Retailers Size Up
Forbes Magazine
Article by Bryan Pearson
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These retailers are betting on transgender customers
Fortune
This was an article written by Matt McCue about the movement in the retail industry to be more inclusive of the transgender community.
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Unity: Equality Fashion Week show brings together fashion and celebrates LGBTQ designers and brands
LA Times
Article on the 2019 Equality Fashion Week fashion show by Susan Hornik
Patents
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Content Labeling and Selection
Filed US 16113-3107001
Honors & Awards
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Spirit of Resilience Award
Translatin@ Coalition
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Rainbow Key Award
City of West Hollywood
The City of West Hollywood's annual Rainbow Key Awards recognizes people and groups who have made outstanding contributions to the LGBTQ+ community.
Each year, the West Hollywood City Council selects award recipients following recommendations made through a nomination process overseen by the City of West Hollywood’s Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board (LGAB).
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Cantonese
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Organizations
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TransCanWork
Advisory Board Member
- PresentTrans Can Work (TCW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California and is committed to advancing workplace inclusion through innovative training strategies and workforce development. Our tried and true system is based off decades of cumulative experience as transgender leaders working to advance inclusion in the public, private, and non-profit sectors across the country. We are ready to let our experience work for you.
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The Queer 26
Board Member
- PresentThe Queer 26 is a media arts non-profit supporting QTBIPOC creatives. Through our workshops, events, and media projects, we help our communities’ thrive while pursuing their dreams.
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TransCanWork
Board Member
-Trans Can Work (TCW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California and is committed to advancing workplace inclusion through innovative training strategies and workforce development. Our tried and true system is based off decades of cumulative experience as transgender leaders working to advance inclusion in the public, private, and non-profit sectors across the country. We are ready to let our experience work for you.
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Los Angeles LGBT Center
AEWW Committee Member
-The Los Angeles LGBT Center is building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society. We value: Respect. We provide a workplace and service environment where individuality is seen as strength and all people are treated with fairness and dignity. Excellence. We dedicate ourselves to the highest quality in all our programs and services, and seek employees, volunteers, and supporters who have a passion for helping others. Inclusiveness. We believe in the…
The Los Angeles LGBT Center is building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society. We value: Respect. We provide a workplace and service environment where individuality is seen as strength and all people are treated with fairness and dignity. Excellence. We dedicate ourselves to the highest quality in all our programs and services, and seek employees, volunteers, and supporters who have a passion for helping others. Inclusiveness. We believe in the need for different perspectives and commit ourselves to representation from all members of our diverse community. Innovation. We vigorously support pioneering programs and advocacy to meet community needs. Integrity. We work together to advance the Center's mission, and we honor and apply these values in what we do and say.
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