Wisdom of Trans Elders: An Intergenerational Panel Discussion for Trans Youth & Their Families
Wisdom of Trans Elders: An Intergenerational Panel Discussion for Trans Youth & Their Families
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
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Join us for an evening of inspiring stories and insights from trans elders! Geared to trans youth and their families, this event is open to anyone.
This virtual event offers an evening of dialogue, history, resources, and insights drawn from the experiences and wisdom of trans elders who transitioned early in life and have been long-time activists in the LGBTQIA community, both locally and nationally.
Now living across the country, these elders are accomplished professionals who reflect a rich diversity of race, ethnicity, and gender. They hope that sharing their stories will provide historical context and show young people that a positive future is possible. They want today’s trans youth to recognize, “I have ancestors,” and “I can do this!” Their powerful stories offer guidance and hope to the next generation of trans youth and their families.
Join us for a panel conversation with these elders, followed by a dialogue with the next generation of trans youth, as we nurture community together.
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About the participants:
Gordene MacKenzie (Moderator – she/her) is a feminist professor, gender activist, and author of Transgender Nation. She chairs the Women’s and Gender Studies program at Merrimack College and lectures on sex and gender, media politics, pop culture, film, and women’s studies. She also co-produced/hosted GenderVision video and GenderTalk radio. Learn more.
Jamison Green (Panelist – he/him) is a trans rights activist, author, and educator focused on policy work who began living openly as a trans man in the late 1980s. He advocated for the legal protection of trans workers in 1989, has served on the board of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), and authored the book Becoming a Visible Man in 2004 (republished in 2020). Learn more.
Alejandro Marcel (Panelist – he/him) is a trans male who served for 35 years as a transgender public health professional in federal and state government, particularly on transgender HIV/AIDS initiatives and youth policies for STDs. He worked for the Centers for Disease Control and the Dept. of Health and Human Services and is currently a spiritual practitioner, renowned Nursing Home Doula, and Trans Elder Community Advisor. Learn more.
Nancy Nangeroni (Panelist - she/her) is a diversity educator, transgender activist, and founder of GenderTalk Radio, a talk show about gender and trans issues from 1995 to 2006. She served as an executive director of the International Foundation for Gender Education and Chair of the Steering Committee of the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition. Learn more.
To set the tone for our webinar and to learn more about trans history, please check out this short 7-minute video from Sexplanations, presenting a version of history written by Dr. Doe and Blake Bonkowski. According to the Sexplanations, the video "is not comprehensive or cross-cultural, but it does touch on many of the documented events and experiences which influenced how we got to 2018. My hope is that we create a history with more visibility, awareness, and advocacy; less discrimination, hatred, and violence. I hope we all stay curious about the millions of other voices and timelines contributing to trans history."
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