The ELEVATE Fellowship advances the leadership of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) femmes of trans experience through peer connection and by investing in their professional development and leadership skills.
Through the program, participants help HRC and local communities address key issues such as the HIV epidemic, sexual health, anti-trans violence, trans-specific state laws, and job opportunities for trans communities.
There will be 10-12 fellows and begin with an intensive digital training and virtual convening February 21-23 2025. This year's fellowship will also feature an in-person gathering in Atlanta, GA from March 20-23, 2025 and a closing virtual convening April 19-20, 2025.
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Learn more about the program's impact through the experiences of existing cohort members and alumni from ELEVATE.
Our changemakers share their experiences with TJI's programs, and the impact these programs have had on their daily lives. We share their stories not only to uplift their successes, but also to ensure there are positive representations of the transgender and non-binary community and its resiliency, further combating transphobia, stigma, and anti-trans violence.
Hear from Mila Genesis Hellfyre Hernandez and Nick Alicea Ortiz, Puerto Rican trans activists whose work and lives have been enriched by their involvement with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and the HRC Foundation.
Together we combat stigma, help end trans violence, promote sexual health, and provide access to work opportunities and education.
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