hosted and presented by A&M University Central Texas The Texas Nondiscrimination Summit SUMMIT AT A GLANCE FRIDAY, JULY 29 8:00am-8:30am Set-up and Volunteer Orientation 8:30am-8:55am Registration and Breakfast 9:00am-9:55am Welcoming Ceremonies 10:00am-10:55am Concurrent Sessions I (60 min) 11:00am-11:10am Coffee Break 11:15am-12:30pm Keynote Presentation 12:30pm-1:25pm Lunch (and learn!) 1:30pm-2:55pm Concurrent Sessions II (90 min) 3:00pm-3:10pm Snack Break 3:15pm-4:10pm Concurrent Sessions III (60 min) 4:15pm-5:15pm Concurrent Sessions IV (60 min) 6:00pm-7:30pm Networking Social at the Host Hotel *see information on pg. 6 SATURDAY, JULY 30 8:00am-8:30am Set-up and Volunteer Orientation 8:30am-8:55am Registration and Breakfast 9:00am-9:25am Welcome and Vendor Showcase 9:30m-10:55am Concurrent Sessions I (90 min) 11:00am-11:10am Coffee Break 11:15am-12:30pm Keynote Presentation 12:30pm-1:25pm Lunch 1:30pm-2:25pm Concurrent Sessions II (60 min) 2:30pm-3:25pm Concurrent Sessions III (60 min) 3:30pm-3:40pm Snack Break 3:45pm-4:00pm Last Chance: Visit vendors, enter raffles, and networking 4:00pm-5:00pm Closing Ceremonies

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2 SUMMIT AT A GLANCE FRIDAY SCHEDULE 8:00am - 8:30am Set-up and Volunteer Orientation WH MPR

8:00am-8:30am Set-up and Volunteer Orientation 8:30am - 8:55am Registration and Breakfast - provided by El Chico WH MPR 8:30am-8:55am Registration and Breakfast 9:00am-9:55am Welcoming Ceremonies 9:00am - 9:55am Welcoming Ceremonies WH MPR 10:00am-10:55am Concurrent Sessions I (60 min) During our welcoming ceremonies we will acknowledge a moment of silence for the 11:00am-11:10am Coffee Break lives lost in Orlando on June 12, 2016 11:15am-12:30pm Keynote Presentation Introduction...... Jenifer Rene Pool 12:30pm-1:25pm Lunch (and learn!) Mistress of Ceremonies 1:30pm-2:55pm Concurrent Sessions II (90 min) Welcome to TAMUCT...... Dr. Peg Gray-Vickrey 3:00pm-3:10pm Snack Break Provost, Texas A&M University Central Texas 3:15pm-4:10pm Concurrent Sessions III (60 min) Executive Director’s Summit Beginning Address...... Josephine Tittsworth 4:15pm-5:15pm Concurrent Sessions IV (60 min) Executive Director, Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Summit 6:00pm-7:30pm Networking Social at the Host Hotel *see information on pg. 6 Let’s Get Started!...... Jenifer Rene Pool Mistress of Ceremonies 8:00am-8:30am Set-up and Volunteer Orientation 8:30am-8:55am Registration and Breakfast 10:00am - 10:55am Concurrent Sessions I (60 min) 9:00am-9:25am Welcome and Vendor Showcase What Does it Mean to be an Ally? WH 311 9:30m-10:55am Concurrent Sessions I (90 min) What does it mean to be an ally? Please join us in this interactive workshop where we will explore current notions about 11:00am-11:10am Coffee Break what it means to be an ally with the transgender community and work together to improve upon current ideas and 11:15am-12:30pm Keynote Presentation recommendations. We hope you will help us generate improved guidance for allyship. Presenters: 12:30pm-1:25pm Lunch Katherine Lewis | Student and Doctoral Research Assistant, Texas State University 1:30pm-2:25pm Concurrent Sessions II (60 min) Suasan Croteau | Student and Doctoral Research Assistant, Texas State University 2:30pm-3:25pm Concurrent Sessions III (60 min) Transitioning: An Act of Bravery or Survival? WH 314 3:30pm-3:40pm Snack Break A comparison of the cis-gender vs transgender perspectives on transitioning and the motivations that drive transgender 3:45pm-4:00pm Last Chance: Visit vendors, enter raffles, and networking people to transition. We will also cover the considerations and challenges of transitioning and some opportunities to 4:00pm-5:00pm Closing Ceremonies make the process less challenging and safer. Presenter: Jessica Soukup | Systems Analyst, Texas State University & Webmaster, Transgender Education Network of Texas

LGBT Expression in Public Schools WH 316 The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas is dedicated to securing constitutional and civil rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Texans. This presentation will teach about students’ Constitutionally protected rights of expression (especially for LGBT students) in Texas public schools, and how to assert those rights. Presenter: Victor Cornell | Statewide Advocacy Manager, ACLU of Texas

3 FRIDAY SCHEDULE (cont.) FRIDAY SCHEDULE (cont.) 11:00am - 11:10am Coffee Break WH MPR

11:15am - 12:30pm Keynote Presentation WH MPR Introduction of Keynote Speaker...... Jenifer Rene Pool Mistress of Ceremonies Keynote Presentation...... Monica Roberts Monica Roberts, AKA the TransGriot (Gree-oh) is a native Texan, GLAAD award nominated blogger, writer, lecturer and an award winning -based trans human rights advocate for nearly two decades. She’s the founding editor of the influential TransGriot blog, and her writing has appeared at the Bilerico Project, Ebony.com, The Huffington Post, Black Girl Dangerous and the Advocate. She works to foster understanding and acceptance of trans people inside and outside communities of color. She was recently honored in 2015 with the Transgender Pioneer Award.

12:30pm - 1:25pm Lunch - provided by Firehouse Subs WH MPR

Lunch and Learn: What is and What Could Have Been WH 311 Grab your Firehouse Sub and join Jeremy and Jo Ivestor for a special lunch and learn program, sharing two perspectives on what it was like for Jeremy growing up at a time and place where nobody knew what it meant to be transgender. They will describe both the difficulties and the joyful moments, including a look at the question, “What could have been?” *Space will be limited for this opportunity Presenters: Jeremy Ivester | Speaker and Advocate Jo Ivester | Speaker and Author, The Outskirts of Hope

1:30pm - 2:55pm Concurrent Sessions II (90 min)

Allyship in the Classroom: Collaboration with Safe Space Training in Social Work Education WH 311 Recent court rulings have created opportunities for Social Work educators to step up their game when it comes to gender equality by upholding the ethics and values of the profession. One method of developing inclusiveness in the classroom is through collaboration with Safe Space trainers to help reduce student discomfort. This presentation will highlight the importance of creating safe classroom environments for students of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities through education on what it means to be an ally in professional practice. Presenter: Ann Wilder, Ph.D., LCSW, MSSW | Assistant Professor, Stephen F. Austin State University

4 FRIDAY SCHEDULE (cont.) FRIDAY SCHEDULE (cont.) Lifting SOFFAs WH 314 Trans-Cendence International, Inc. is growing in its network of local trans and SOFFA (Significant Other, Family, Friends, Allies) support group chapters. We are dedicated to the well-being of everyone involved in the lives of trans people in order to assist stronger and healthier individuals, partnerships, families, and communities. In this presentation, attendees will learn about the impetus for founding a support group under this model as well as a brief history of Trans-Cendence International, Inc. Come hear from transgender individuals and their SOFFAs about how this holistic approach to support has benefited their relationships personally, professionally, and in their communities. Presenters: Finnigan Jones | Vice President, Trans-Cendence International, Inc. Kevin Jenkins | Denton Leader, Trans-Cendence International, Inc.

Combating Racism and Islamophobia in Trans Spaces WH 316 This session will promote understanding of the myraid ways that racism and islamophobia manifest in LGBT+ and particularly in trans-specific spaces. We will look at the invalidation of regional genders (e.g. Hijra) and the ways in which gender, faith, and race can be tied together. Participants will leave better understanding how to make their spaces actively inclusive. Presenter: Noor Pervez | Rainbow Guard, University of Texas at Dallas

3:00pm - 3:10pm Snack Break - provided by Lily’s Cakes WH MPR

3:15pm - 4:10pm Concurrent Sessions III (60 min)

Engaging the Conservative Movement in Meaningful Dialogue WH 311 Republican activist, political writer, and LGBT equality advocate Christopher Busby will present a lecture and exercise session that reviews the importance of engaging conservatives in policy change and best practices to do so. The lecture will review conservative contributions to the GLBT equality movement, analyze the core of opposition that still remains, and discuss how best to change that opposition to support. Presenter: Chris Busby | President, Houston Young Republicans

Transgender Legal Issues WH 314 PowerPoint presentation and discussion on the following topics: Destroying stereotypes about what TG children, TG teens and TG young adults look like BEFORE they come out to the world as being TG. Legal updates on employment law, school law, insurance law and TG document changes of both name and gender marker WITHOUT surgery. Presenter: Phyllis R. Frye | Frye, Oaks, Benavidez and O’Neil, PLLC

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5 FRIDAY SCHEDULE (cont.) Trans Latinas in Texas WH 316 What is it like to be a transgender Latina in Texas? Learn from members of the Organización Latina de Trans en Texas (OLLT) about the barriers faced by transgender Latinas and how the organization is working to increase visibility, empower the community, and promote human rights. Presenters: Organización Latina de Trans en Texas (OLLT)

4:14pm - 5:15pm Concurrent Sessions IV (60 min)

Contemporary Trans History WH 311 Trans history has had an unmistakable Texas twang to it. This TTNS presentation by Monica Roberts will give you background knowledge on the history, people and events that have shaped the modern Texas trans community over the late 20th and early 21st century. Presenter: Monica Roberts | Author of Award-Winning Blog TransGriot

Story Telling as Advocacy: The Personal Trans Experience as Educational Tool WH 314 A transgender man who is comfortable telling his story shares his experience in being a story teller in academic settings and discusses options for educating the broader academic community about transgender issues through story telling and alternative methods. Presenter: Dr. Brandon L. Beck | Lecturer/Education Director for Alliance, Texas State University & Chair, Transgender Education Network of Texas

Culturally Competent Healhcare for Trans/GNC Folk WH 316

When it comes to medical care, trans and gender non-conforming (GNC) folks can have a difficult time finding a culturally competent provider. What does it mean for a provider to be culturally competent vs. friendly? Where are healthcare statutes and WPATH moving to? What is 1557 and how does it relate to us? Learn how to advocate for yourself and how to update your school system healthcare providers. Presenter: Lou Weaver | Transgender Programs Coordinator, Equality Texas

Want to catch-up with old pals and make new friends? Join us for a Networking Social!

When: Friday, July 29th Where: Hilton Garden Inn Killeen 6:00pm - 7:30pm 2704 O.W. Curry Drive Killeen, TX 76542 * Light hors d’oeuvres will be served

6 For sponsoring the catering for this year, the Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Summit would like to give special thanks to the TAMUCT FACULTY SENATE

Thank you for your support!

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The authors of The Gender Book have graciously donated two signed copies for this special opportunity Thank you to these companies for providing the catering for this Summit!

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8 Thank you to these companies for providing the SATURDAY SCHEDULE catering for this Summit! 8:00am - 8:30am Set-up and Volunteer Orientation WH MPR 8:30am - 8:55am Registration and Breakfast - provided by Shipley WH MPR

9:00am - 9:25am Welcome and Vendor Showcase WH MPR

Introduction...... Jenifer Rene Pool Mistress of Ceremonies Welcome to TAMUCT...... Paul York Lily’s Cakes Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Texas A&M University Central Texas 360 West Central Texas Expressway Harker Heights, TX Vendor Showcase!...... Jenifer Rene Pool lilyscakes.com Mistress of Ceremonies (254) 319-3555

9:30am - 10:55am Concurrent Sessions I (90 min)

Art as a Tool for Empathy and Visibility WH 311 Transgender artist, Drew Riley, of the Gender Portraits project, shares the importance of using art as a tool to break down stigma and foster empathy around marginalized issues, as well as a tool in therapeutic self-discovery. Learn how to empower trans people by incorporating art and creative projects in your own community, school, or support program. Presenter: Drew Riley | Artist, Gender Portraits

Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming Sexual Assault WH 314 For transgender/gender non-conforming individuals some reports estimating rates of sexual assault up to 66 percent. Therefore, many survivors, who may also be students at our institutions, are living with the aftermath of trauma and fear of repeat victimization. This workshop will strive to share what the barriers and realities of care are and provide some practice in working from a client-centered best practice model. Presenter: Katrina Stewart | Regional Director-Central Texas, Transgender Education Network of Texas

Advocating Without Debating Theology WH 316 Recent laws and court rulings have resulted in much more heated debate. And debating theology often hurts hearts rather than change hearts. So what now? How do we respond? Are there ways to be effective in advocating, in reaching and changing hearts, without having to debate theology? This workshop will help us take a new position, a stronger posture, and use new and different tools to be more effective advocates. Presenter: Susan Cottrell | Author & Founder, FreedHearts

11:00am - 11:10am Coffee Break WH MPR

9 SATURDAY SCHEDULE (cont.) SATURDAY SCHEDULE (cont.) 11:15am - 12:30pm Keynote Presentation WH MPR Introduction of Keynote Speaker...... Jenifer Rene Pool Mistress of Ceremonies Keynote Presentation...... The Honorable Phyllis Frye

Phyllis Randolph Frye is an Eagle Scout, a former member of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, a US Army veteran (1LT-RA 1970-72), a licensed engineer, a licensed attorney, a father, a grandmother and a lesbian wife. She is the first, out, transgender judge in the nation. Now having lived almost sixty percent of her life as the woman she always felt herself to be, Phyllis remains on the cutting edge of LGBTI and especially transgender legal and political issues. When the “gay” community was still ignoring or marginalizing the transgender community in the early 1990’s, Phyllis began the national transgender legal and political movement (thus she is known as being the TG movement’s “Grandmother”) with the six annual transgender law conferences (ICTLEP) and their grassroots training.

Attorney Frye is one of the Task Force’s 1995 “Creator of Change” award winners. In 1999 she was given the International Foundation for Gender Education’s “Virginia Prince Lifetime Achievement” award. In 2001 she was given the National LGBT Bar Association’s (a.k.a. Lavender Law’s) highest honor, the “Dan Bradley Award.” She was honored beginning in 2009 by Texas A&M University with an annual “Advocacy Award” given in her name. In 2013 the Houston Transgender Unity Committee gave her its “Lifetime Achievement Award.” In 2015 she was given the National Center for Transgender Equality’s “Julie Johnson Founders Award.” That same year, Phyllis was featured on the front page (above the fold) of the Sunday Edition, August 30, New York Times, and she also became a Life Member of the National Eagle Scout Association. In 2010 Phyllis was sworn-in as the first, out, transgender judge in the nation, as a City of Houston Associate Municipal Judge. She retains her senior partnership with Frye, Oaks and Benavidez, PLLC, (at www.liberatinglaw.com) which is an out LGBTI-and-straight-allies law firm. While the members of the firm practice law in a variety of areas, Phyllis devotes her practice exclusively to taking transgender clients — both adults and minors — through the Texas courts to change the clients’ names and genders on their legal documents.

12:30pm - 1:25pm Lunch - provided by El Chico WH MPR

1:30pm - 2:25pm Concurrent Sessions II (60 min)

The Welcoming Schools Approach: Understanding Gender *2 HR WH 311 Welcoming Schools is a comprehensive approach to improve elementary school climate with training, resources, and lessons to embrace family diversity, create LGBTQ-inclusive schools, prevent bias-based bullying, and support transgender and gender-expansive students. This session will provide participants with an understanding of the importance of creating gender inclusive schools and an awareness of the wide range of gender expression and identities. *Please note this is a 2 hour session and will run 1:30pm - 3:25pm Presenter: Kimmie Fink | Facilitator/Consultant, Welcoming Schools

10 SATURDAY SCHEDULE (cont.) The Value of Stories in Building Support for Transgender Students WH MPR Trans visibility matters. Trans students need to see a window to their future and a mirror of themselves. Stories help achieve student success. Presenters: Dr. Brandon L. Beck | Lecturer/Education Director for Alliance, Texas State University & Chair, Transgender Education Network of Texas Jessica Soukup | Systems Analyst, Texas State University & Webmaster, Transgender Education Network of Texas

Meeting the Need of Trans* Veterans: Background, Policy and Practice WH 314 While in the VA, a trans* Veteran is still trans*, and outside the VA they are still a Veteran. Although this has always been true, the intersection of these identities is only just being acknowledged and understood. This session seeks to raise awareness about how these identities interact and what is currently being done to serve trans* Veterans. Presenter: Rustin Dudley, LMSW, MPAff | Health and Human Services Budget Analyst, Texas Legislative Budget Board

Supporting Trans Folks with Eating Disorders WH 316 In this session, participants will get an introduction to the way that the treatment system for eating disorders excludes trans people, as well as best practices to encourage at facilities to be more inclusive of transgender people. This session will also touch on barriers to access, as well as recommendations for further research into the way EDs impact trans people. Presenter: Noor Pervez | Rainbow Guard, University of Texas at Dallas

2:30pm - 3:25pm Concurrent Sessions III (60 min)

Growing Your Transgender and Non-binary Organization WH MPR Through the course of one year, Transcend at Texas State has been able to expand the number of members at meetings, visibility on campus, and awareness of Transgender and Non-binary Students. This session will describe the steps taken by the Transcend executive board to achieve such growth. Presenters: Ryan Kessinger | President, Transcend at Texas State Emily Bogue | Vice President of Organization, Transcend at Texas State Bo Salinas | Vice President of Management, Transcend at Texas State Emerson Fillippa | Vice President of Planning, Transcend at Texas State Alex Oviedo | Sargent at Arms, Transcend at Texas State

Queer Rock Love: A Family Memoir WH 314

In Queer Rock Love: A Family Memoir (Transgress Press), author Paige Schilt presents a fresh perspective on families in transition. Take a literary break from conference workshops, listen to true tales of gender-nonconforming family life, and join in a discussion of the implications for everything from parenting to clinical practice. Presenter: Paige Schilt | Author, Transgress Press sessions continued on next page >

11 SATURDAY SCHEDULE (cont.) Inclusivity through Policy and Practice: Affirming Gender Equity and Diversity on Campus WH 316 As college campuses become increasingly diverse, those who support student success and retention must respond to evolving student needs, and institutions of higher education must remain cognizant of the ethical and legal obligations to support members of the LGBTQIA community. In this session, attendees will examine administrative law, case law, and legislation relating to gender equity and inclusion of those within the LGBTQIA community. *Note: This session will cover institutional policies such as Title VII, Title IX, the Civil Rights Act, etc. Presenters: Iliana Melendez | Student Conduct Officer, Texas State University Mikiba W. Morehead | Title IX Coordinator, Baylor College of Medicine Corey James Benson | Title IX Investigator,The University of Texas at Austin 3:30pm - 3:40pm Snack Break- Cookies by Mary Herman WH MPR

3:45pm - 4:00pm Last Chance: Vendors/Raffles/Networking

4:00pm - 5:00pm Closing Ceremonies WH MPR Evaluation Raffle Drawing...... Jenifer Rene Pool Mistress of Ceremonies Executive Director’s Summit Ending Address...... Josephine Tittsworth Executive Director, Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Summit Summit Q&A...... moderated by Jenifer Rene Pool Mistress of Ceremonies What’s in Store for Next Year...... Jenifer Rene Pool Mistress of Ceremonies

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The Hollyfield Foundation awards grants to nonprofit 501(c) (3) organizations that support its mission. Jay Hollyfield was a native Houstonian who attended Lamar High School and later The University of Texas. An avid traveler, Jay spent his early years dabbling in acting, first in New York, then in Europe. Like his father, Jay became an entrepreneur and successful businessman. In the years to follow, Jay owned and operated many businesses that catered to the Houston gay community. His properties included both historical landmarks and popular gay destinations in Montrose and Midtown. His pride and joy is the Hollyfield Building, which is now Uptown Lofts and before Hollyfield’s purchase, the 2990 Depelchin Children’s Home.

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2016 PLANNING COMMITTEE This program could not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our 2016 planning committee members Tammy Molina-Moore, LMSW Paul York, MS Ed. Erika Jordan Rose Gallagher Rebecca Councill, MA, BS Ann Wilder, Ph.D., LCSW, MSSW Charlotte Jackson, MA, LPCS Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Summit Organizational Leadership Advisory Board Stephen “Arch” Erich, Ph.D., LCSW Ronnie Whitman The University of Houston-Clear Lake Whitman Insurance Hana Pinard Daniel O’Neal, J.D. Pinard Consultants Attorney, Frye, Oaks, Benavidez, and O’Neal Christopher Wick, BBA Monica Roberts Social Media Consultant, SMM International Author, TransGriot Dionne Hill, Ph.D. Executive Board Josephine P Tittsworth, ABD, LMSW Maria Gonzalez, Ph.D. Executive Director Director of Finance Nikki Vogel, LMSW Cheryl Cabusas, LCSW Director of Public Relations Director of Administration Nine Lam Director of Media Production

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