Transgender Cultural Fluency Training
This Tuesday @ Albuquerque Academy
Date: Tuesday, January 28
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Little Theater, Simms Center for the Performing Arts, Albuquerque Academy
Seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your tickets here.
(Andy Stoker will be attending as part of continuing education. Join if you can.)
About This Event
The Albuquerque Academy Departments of Diversity, Culture & Belonging and Counseling & Human Development, along with our Allies, Friends, and Parents of LGBTQIA+ Academy parent council, are excited to host a Transgender Cultural Fluency training session with Adrien Lawyer, executive director and co-founder of the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico (TGRCNM). This training lays the foundation for participants to understand better what it means to be transgender, clarify common misconceptions, explore challenges faced by transgender communities, and identify ways to become strong advocates for transgender people.
This event is open to parents, students, families, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and other community members. It offers an invaluable opportunity to deepen our understanding of gender diversity, learn how to support transgender and nonbinary individuals in our lives, and further our mission to foster a caring, inclusive, and just community.
Following the presentation, we’ll have time for questions and meaningful discussion.
About Adrien Lawyer
Adrien Lawyer is the executive director and co-founder of TGRCNM, an organization dedicated to serving the transgender community in New Mexico. Adrien has developed and delivered a nationally recognized Transgender Cultural Fluency training program in more than 3,000 settings, including schools, businesses, healthcare facilities, and government agencies.
A committed advocate, Adrien has led initiatives for inclusive policies such as transgender student protections, gender-neutral restrooms, and anti-bullying efforts. He also serves as an advisor on policy matters for various agencies and is a recognized community leader. Adrien’s dedication to equity and inclusion has earned him numerous awards, including the Jose Sarria Into the Light Award and the Vincent R. Johnson Model of Hope Award.
About TGRCNM
The Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico is the only organization in the state dedicated solely to supporting transgender people and their families. Founded in 2008, TGRCNM provides a wide range of services, including cultural fluency training, individual advocacy, support groups, food assistance, clothing, and more. They are a vital resource for some of the most impacted members of our communities, offering advocacy and direct services that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
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