Calling in all allies and potential ally communities for a crucial conversation about how to advocate for the Trans community and combat anti-Trans conduct. Join us for an educational panel event hosted by NAAAP Pride, where we’ll explore ways to support Trans rights and discuss the damage caused by current anti-Trans legislation. We’ll also examine the connections between anti-Trans behavior and anti-Asian sentiments. Don’t miss this opportunity to listen and learn from API LGBTQ+ professionals with years of experience in the field.
Join NAAAP Pride Interim Director, Noelle Blanco in a discussion with educator, author, and advocate Schuyler Bailar, Justin Unga from the Human Rights Campaign, and Alex Del Rosario with the National Center for Transgender Equality
*This event is a free event hosted by NAAAP Pride for all NAAAP Chapter members, potential members, sponsors and their communities. Zoom info will be sent closer to the event. The time is now – Don’t wait to make a difference. RSVP today.
To see more NAAAP Pride events and to participate in our chapter challenge fundraiser benefitting The National Center for Transgender Equality please go to our Pride Month Page.
Speaker bios:
Schuyler Bailar (he/him)
Educator, Author, Advocate
Schuyler Bailar (he/him) is an educator, author, and activist who made history as the first transgender athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA Division 1 men’s team. Originally recruited to swim for the Harvard women’s team, Schuyler made the difficult choice to transition while potentially giving up the prospect of being an NCAA Champion. His story has appeared everywhere from 60 Minutes to The Washington Post. Schuyler’s tireless advocacy has earned him numerous honors, including LGBTQ Nation’s Instagram Advocate for 2020. In 2021, Schuyler released his first middle-grade novel, Obie Is Man Enough. And in 2022, Schuyler created LaneChanger.com, a learning series that makes gender literacy education accessible to every team, school, and company.
Justin Unga (he/him)
VP of Strategic Initiatives-Human Rights Campaign
Justin Unga brings over 15 years of political, policy, and campaign experience to his role as HRC’s VP of Strategic Initiatives. Justin previously served as deputy executive director for the Arizona Democratic Party, where he led efforts to increase voter registration, strengthen the state party’s grassroots operation, maximize participation in party caucuses and conventions, and increase public engagement in Arizona’s unique redistricting process. At HRC he leads a team of passionate individuals that spearhead important LGBTQ+ legislation and electoral efforts for the country.
Alex Del Rosario (they/he)
National Organizer – National Center for Transgender Equality
Alex del Rosario (they/he) is a trans nonbinary Filipino immigrant, serving as the National Organizer with the National Center for Transgender Equality. As the National Organizer, Alex works alongside trans advocates, activists, and communities around the country to protect and advance trans rights. From youth to sports to projects like the community-led 2022 U.S Trans Survey, they cover a wide range of trans issues in their work. Prior to joining NCTE, Alex was the Deputy Field Director for a Congressional campaign in Colorado. Alex was born in the Philippines, grew up in Washington State, and has called Colorado home the last several years. They enjoy all things outdoors during their free time.
Noelle Blanco (she/her/they)
Noelle D. Blanco is a first generation Portuguese, Filipino, Chinese American, queer individual originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. Serving as the National Program Director, Interim for NAAAP Pride while dual-serving as the Chief Communications Officer for the NAAAP San Jose Chapter. Consulted for the NAAAP Leadership Academy (NLA) team and the NAAAP Leadership Convention Marketing team. Noelle brings over a decade of experience in non-profit and for-profit marketing and partnership development. She enjoys rendering, painting, poetry, writing, and being a loving mother to her Chihuahua-Corgi mix rescue, Nugget (who is known to make appearances on video calls). Noelle is grateful to be at the forefront of many important API, queer, intersectional conversations. She hopes to proudly represent her community and lives her identity each day.