As an active member of the LGBT community for over 20 years, Karina Samala has been actively involved in campaigning for human rights and transgender equality. Born in the Philippines she is a graduate of Mapua Institute of Technology Philippines with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. She worked for the aerospace industry for 13 years...

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The director of BAGLY (Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth), Grace Sterling Stowell, served as a volunteer adult advisor with the organization since it began in 1980. She formed BAGLY's Adult Advisory Board in 1986. She was hired as a part-time director in 1995, and became the full-time ...

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Nineteen years ago, Donna Sachet started her adventure in San Francisco and the City has applauded her fun-loving spirit, quick wit, and musical talent ever since. She reigned as Miss Gay SF in 1993 and as the thirtieth elected Empress of SF in 1995-96. As a live singer and tireless fundraiser, Donna ,...

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Shirley Bushnell is a Transgender Outreach Worker (Peer Advocate) for Van Ness Recovery House Prevention Division, a community based organization providing services to transgender individuals. Shirley also facilitated Androgyny, a support group for transgender persons for 5 years.In 1995 she approached...

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Cole Thaler is the Transgender Rights Attorney for Lambda Legal, working on transgender rights litigation, advocacy, and community education. Aside from litigating, he has advocated for improved health care for transgender people, assisted in the amendment of identity documents for transitioning people, pushed...

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