Dr. Michele Angello works with gender variant youth and adults. She offers individual, group and family therapy, as well as corporate education and training on a variety of issues of sexuality and has presented internationally on her work with trans-youth and working with children of transitioning parents. She facilitates several monthly support groups for transgender adults, youth and parents. Dr. Angello is often called on to speak as an expert on transgender issues to universities, corporations and the media. She has appeared on Larry King Live, the Tyra Banks Show, and various documentaries. She base her practice in Paoli, PA.

Leah Basarab resides in York, PA and began her full time transition in May of 2009. Her main passion is writing and musical expression. Leah is currently involved in one band and a solo musical/spoken word project. She has been writing mostly prose and free verse poetry pieces since childhood. Leah adores anything sincerely artistic and has also maintained a lengthy career in health care. She is the founder of the Gender Edge Collective which is developing in the Lancaster/Harrisburg region as well as in Philadelphia. Leah is a blossoming and soulful advocate/activist for the GLBT community and truly hopes to see the potential of the Gender Edge movement come to fruition.

Jay Ann Intimates, a family owned business since 1955, specializes in bra fittings, lingerie, corsets, pajamas and hosiery. Today, sisters-in-law Farrell Friedenberg and Hope Bear, third generation owners/operators run the shop located in Huntingdon Valley, PA. In addition to their well-known expertise as corsetieres, (i.e. bra fitters) they are Certified Mastectomy Fitters.

Over the past four years, they have transformed the business and space of ivory and beige to one of color, warmth and energy for everyone. Farrell’s love and interest in art, combined with Hope’s passion for women’s issues are reflected in the wide offering of products for every shape, size and need. Together, Hope and Farrell, represent all of the aspects of a successful partnership, but most of all they share a passion and desire to help individuals feel and look good everyday, in their bodies.

Although Joanne is listed as semi-retired she remains very active as the President and CEO of a small yet growing multi-media/Internet services company. In addition to management of day to day operations she supervises a team of sub-contractors with specific specialties such as Graphic Design, Art Design, Media Relations, and Copy Writing. Living in stealth, she transitioned in 2001 and also is very active in a number of ministries in her church.

Lorraine Bock is a Family Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care s. She is a 1994 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and has a Masters Degree in Nursing. She is currently working on her doctorate at Waynesburg University in Pittsburgh. Her practice, Bock Family Healthcare, is located in Carlisle, PA. She treats patients of all ages with a holistic focus. Additionally, she provides acute and primary healthcare at Roxbury Treatment Center - a private hospital specializing in psychiatric and substance abuse care. She also works part-time in the Emergency Department at York Hospital. She has spoken nationally on issues related to health care in the transgendered population and has been caring for transgendered individuals in the Harrisburg area since 2002.

Kate is a relaxed, confident transgender woman whose first job as a woman was as sales associate for the Women’s Better Sportswear department at Hecht’s. As she learned about herself as a woman, she helped other women learn about themselves and their unique beauty. In a 10-year stint that saw Hecht’s become Macy’s and Kate become manager of all of Women’s Ready to Wear, Kate dressed hundreds of women and produced scores of fashion shows for women of all ages.

Currently, Kate manages the customer service team for DHC USA, Inc., the American subsidiary of DHC Corporation, Japan’s No. 1 direct-mail skincare company. DHC is a leading direct-to-consumer provider of luxury beauty products, including skincare, body care and makeup items, as well as delicious gourmet food. DHC products are available by catalog and through www.DHCcare.com.

Laura is a a Certified Life Coach and an Esthetician with an extensive medical aesthetics background. I know the behind the scenes of laser and cosmetic treatments that you are not told up front. I have been in practice on my own and as a consultant to physicians since 1995.  I life coach men with low self esteem, gender issues, and sexual issues. I have been a life coach since 1985.
 

Susan Andrea Collins, MA
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Since obtaining her clinical degree in Counseling Psychology at Boston College in 1986, Sue Collins has worked in a wide variety of settings with a great diversity of people and life issues.

Within the past six years in Philadelphia, Sue has served as coordinator of Mazzoni Center’s Trans Health Program, on the Mayor’s Task Force on Homeless Services and Sexual / Gender Minorities and the Task force on Sexual Abuse, The Planning Committee for the Philadelphia Trans Health Conference for three years, one as in-coming Executive Chair Person, as well as other committees and advocacy positions.

Sue continues her work as a gender identity specialist, does extensive educational and advocacy work in mainstream venues and currently produces a weekly news show for Transfm.org. Sue herself is a transexual woman, cherishing the majik of who she is. The concepts and issues explored in her work reflect the needs of both her and those she has met, loved and come to know, professionally and personally, during her own journey.

Ken Dollarhide was born on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota and grew up on the reservation and surrounding towns in South Dakota and Nebraska.  He holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies and is currently Dean and Professor of Philosophy at Kean University in New Jersey.

Lady Ellen is the Owner and Operator of Le Femme Finishing School, the only fully service Male to Female Transformation Studio and Charm School in New Jersey. Lady Ellen has been a teacher for 17 years and has been using her skills to teach feminine arts to the cross-dressing and transgendered community since 2005.  She has presented workshops to transgendered groups in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Virginia.

Greg S. Forsyth, PA-C is a graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical School with Bachelors and Masters degrees in Physician Assistant Studies.  As a Nationally Certified Physician Assistant, Greg utilized his skills in the United States Air Force's Dermatology, Internal Medicine, and Family Practice clinics.  Prior to joining the Center for Cosmetic Dermatology, he worked within a solo Dermatology practice for over three years, where he performed cosmetic enhancements and treated general dermatology conditions.  His expertise and passion for incorporating the latest lasers, fillers, and techniques enable him to correct and minimize the effects of aging, acne, and sun damage.  He is a cosmetic and dermatology certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with over 14 years of experience.  Greg is the sole PA-C within the Center for Cosmetic Dermatology, York PA providing chemical peels, laser rejuvenation of all lesions, Botox/Dysport, and all facial fillers (Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse).

Bree Hartlage is an advocate of equal human rights to all, with specific interest in promoting acceptance for Transgender people everywhere through education. Ms. Hartlage earned a Masters of Public Administration from Indiana University (2004) and a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering from the University of Louisville (1980). Ms. Hartlage is a US Army veteran. Ms. Hartlage is a career federal civil servant, with over 30 years of service working for the Department of the Navy as an engineer. Ms. Hartlage has served as a board member of Lambda Aloha (Kauai, HI), INTRAA (Indiana) and of IFGE.

James MacGregor Halleman has held various offices including Executive Vice-Chair of Renaissance National Board, NTAC National Transgender Advocacy,  Coalition National Activist Chair, Pride At Work National Diversity Chair, Lehigh Valley Renaissance Vice-Chair, and  featured presenter at various universities and colleges. He is proud of his grassroots outreach activities, and is currently planning to continue his work in post-education studies.

Dr. Heuer is a Full Professor at Temple University Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Supervisor of the Temple University Voice Clinic. Adjunct Faculty at Drexel University Otolaryngology Department. Research Assistant at the American Institute for Voice and Ear Research. Voice Clinician with experience with working with the Crossdressing and Transgendered communities since 1970.

Natalie Hrubos is an attorney with Littler Mendelson where she represents and counsels management clients in all aspects of labor and employment law. Prior to joining the firm, Natalie worked in the legal clinic at Equality Advocates Pennsylvania where she helped low-income transgender people obtain legal name changes and correct their identity documents. She received her J.D. from Temple University Beasley School of Law where she served as Editor-in-Chief of Temple Political & Civil Rights Law Review.

Ms. Keisling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience working with individuals, couples and families. She has been in practice with Riegler • Shienvold and Associates since 1993.  Ms. Keisling earned a Bachelor's Degree from Dickinson College, and received a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania.  Ms. Keisling's professional focus is on adolescent and adult populations. She works with individuals, couples, parents and teens to address areas of concern such as depression, anxiety or adjustment. In addition to her experience with women's health issues, pregnancy-related concerns, and postpartum depression, she is also interested in gender identity and the many factors that lead to healthy and satisfying relationships.

Mara Keisling
Executive Director of the National Center for Transgender Equality

Mara is the founding Executive Director of NCTE. A Harrisburg, Pennsylvania native, Mara came to Washington after co-chairing the Pennsylvania Gender Rights Coalition. Mara is a transgender-identified woman who also identifies as a parent and a Pennsylvanian. She is a graduate of Penn State University and did her graduate work at Harvard University in American Government. She has served on the board of Directors of Common Roads, an LGBTQ Youth Group, and on the steering committee of the Statewide Pennsylvania Rights Coalition. Mara has almost twenty-five years of professional experience in social marketing and opinion research.

Alexis Lake is a Licensed Social Worker specializing in individual, couples, partners, and family therapy She works in private practice in Malvern and in Lititz, PA. As a graduate of Bryn Mawr College's School of Social Work and Social Research specializing in Clinical Social Work she is currently working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are loss, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, sexual orientation and sexual identity as they relate to the individual, as well as his or her friends and loved ones. She has had experience working with acute mental illness in a hospital setting and has interned as a therapist for a center city Philadelphia clinic that specialized in serving the LGBTQ population.

Denise Leclair is the Executive Director of the International Foundation for Gender Education, a non-profit organization whose mission is promoting acceptance for transgender people everywhere through education. In her work with IFGE, Ms Leclair leads educational programs around the country on transgender issues and human sexuality. She works with employers and federal agencies to facilitate inclusion of transgender people in their workplaces, and conducts awareness trainings for the staff of service providers. In addition, she edits and publishes IFGE’s magazine, Transgender Tapestry. She began her work with the organization in 1998, and has served as Executive Director since 2002.

Sherman N. Leis, D.O., F.A.C.O.S. is Professor and Chairman of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Residency Program Director in Plastic Surgery at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is also Director and Chief Surgeon of the Philadelphia Center for Transgender Surgery. The Center represents a team of more than thirty professionals who have expertise in servicing the surgical and non-surgical needs of transgender individuals. It is one of the few comprehensive centers of its type in the United States. He is a founding member and Past President of the ACOS Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a member of the Board of Governors of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons.

Dr. Richard Levine is the Chief of the Division of Adolescent Medicine and Eating Disorders at Penn State- Hershey Medical Center. He is experienced in Trans-medicine and sees a number of children, adolescents and young adults for HRT and medical follow-up. He is pleased to accept any pediatric patients and patients in their teens and twenties for this medical care. He also see adults through age 50 for the medical management of an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia which can sometimes be present in Trans patients. His practice is located in a private office building across the street from the medical center in Hershey with easy access and privacy.

Kelli Matthews is a 20-something year old, originally from Harrisburg, PA. Kelli began her first unsuccessful attempt to transition at age 19. At the age of 22, she began her lasting transition. Today, Kelli is a student of Social Work at Community College of Rhode Island. Her final goal is to obtain her doctorate in Social Work, specializing in the transgender community. Kelli also prides herself on her extremely successful sales and marketing career this far.

Jackie Marchwinski is recently retired after 28+ years with Johnson and Johnson. Jackie began her career at J&J in internal audit. There she conducted and supervised information systems audits, data center audits as well as traditional audits of financial procedures and records. She also participated in acquisition and divestiture audits. She eventually became Director of Auditing for the Consumer Products division of J&J Jackie has a B.S. degree in accounting. Prior to J&J she worked for Haskins and Sells ( now Deloitte Touche).Desiring to return to IT Jackie joined an internal consulting group and provided broad based consulting for J&J Consumer companies in Europe and Africa. She then became support staff for the VP & CIO of the Consumer Sector. More recently Jackie has been performing project management for large scale IT projects in the Finance Division at J&J world headquarters in NJ.
Jackie was involved with several Quality Improvement initiatives at J&J including Six Sigma efforts. Jackie has also been involved in many community outreach and charitable activities sponsored by Johnson & Johnson.
She began going to work as Jackie in August 2006, and had Sexual Reassignment Surgery in April 2008. By all accounts her workplace transition was flawless. Jackie resides in Bucks county, Pennsylvania with Eileen, her spouse of 31 years, who has been very supportive of her transition.

Dr. McGinn is a plastic surgeon whose formal training was tailored specifically to transgender surgery. Her surgical practice includes FtM/MtF genital surgery, “FFS”, FtM “Top” surgery as well as general cosmetic surgery. She is the founder of Papillon Gender Wellness Center in New Hope, Pennsylvania. PGWC is a gender wellness co-op that includes many professional services in addition to Plastic Surgery, offered in a trans-friendly environment. Her focus is to promote the importance of a holistic approach to helping gender variant individuals. Her practice includes an emphasis on preventive medicine, aftercare, research, community outreach, and therapeutic support systems. Of special interest to Dr McGinn are long-term outcomes to gender confirmation surgery and contra-hormone therapy as they relate to improved quality of life and sexual health for gender variant individuals. Since her own transition in 2000, she has been an activist and speaker on many aspects of gender variant issues. She is frequently called upon by television and print media to comment on transgender topics. In addition to her practice, she devotes time to many Universities and Medical Schools in order to train our future health care providers about the fascinating field of transgender medicine.

Dr. Maureen Osborne is a licensed psychologist with over 25 years experience as a therapist, specializing in gender identity issues for the last 16 years. She earned her Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 1984, and is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), and Division 44 of the APA, which deals with GLBT issues.
Dr. Osborne’s theoretical orientation and training in Contextual Therapy has led to an interest in relational ethics and justice dynamics as they apply to the transgender journey. She has presented talks and workshops at many different national and international gender conferences, and appeared in the MSNBC documentary, "A Change of Gender." She has contributed a monthly column for the online publication TG Forum called “Checking in with Osbo’s Bridge Club. Dr. Osborne maintains a private practice in Malvern, PA, and is an adjunct therapist with the Papillon Gender Wellness Center in New Hope, PA.

Milo Primeaux is a gay transman, and serves as a board member and treasurer of TransOhio. In this role, he regularly speaks to college classrooms and corporate diversity committees on a variety of transgender topics, and participates in the planning of the annual TransOhio Transgender and Ally Symposium. Milo is also a graduate of the United Way’s Pride Leadership Program, which prepares LGBT professionals to serve on non-profit boards and committees. Previously, Milo founded and directed the Mount Holyoke Brothers and Others (MoHoBOs), a transgender student organization on the country’s longest-running all-women’s college campus. During his time there, he helped initiate the first official dialogue about trans-students with the administration, faculty, staff and student body. As a recent alum of the Ohio State University, Milo is currently preparing to pursue a career in law and non-profit management.

Amanda, a professional makeup artist and licensed cosmetologist, runs her “True Colors Make Up Artistry” salon in Bethlehem, PA, and also travels to many transgender events nationally where she lectures on makeup and skin care for Transgender people. She is nationally known for her craft in bringing out the best of her client’s features, tastefully and stylishly.

Dr. Cerise Richards is a retired Urological Surgeon with a fifty-year understanding of Transgenderism. She was a former Clinical Professor of Urology and Chief of Urology at the DC VA Medical Center, where she has cared for Transgendered patients. She is the former Medical Writer for Transgender Forum, Renaissance Community News and Transgender Education Association, where she has written over 50 medical articles. In 2009 she chaired a Symposium at the American Psychiatric Association's Annual Meeting entitled "The Neurobiological Evidence for Transgenderism". Twenty years of Scientific Research in humans has lead to the inescapable conclusion that Brain Gender Identity is determined in the womb and fixed at birth. She showed in multiple studies how Transgender Brains think, smell, and hear like the opposite sex. Internationally accepted guidelines were presented and subsequently published by the Endocrine Society as a Clinical Practice Guideline for the Endocrine Treatment of Transsexuals. Her presentation will continue with the accumulating genetic evidence for her conclusion that "Transgenders are Born to Think as Male and Female, so they are neither Male nor Female solely, but Both."

Teri Jo Reese of Georgia is a tran-ally and activist. She recently graduated from college with a bachelor's degree in sociology in May 2009. Teri Jo is a prospective graduate student hoping to engage in Transgender research with the intent of bringing about education and awareness.

Donna Rose is a well-known author, speaker and advocate on transgender and transsexual issues. Her website, www.donnarose.com,  is also a well-known source of information and support for and about the transgender community

Jeanine Ruhsam has struggled relentlessly for many years as s/he’s sought to find peace living life as a dual gendered person S/he's suffered the pain that so many have from being out as a trans person, and yet s/he's been lifted to her highest at the same time. A parent, a divorcee, a successful business person of a few careers, s/he lives happily with hir spouse Julia in Central PA. Not all man and not all woman, she strives daily to balance the gift of being BOTH/AND, living hir life in both genders. S/he is the '06-'10 President of TransCentralPA and the co-chair of the Keystone Conference.

Casey Sheehe serves as the District Sales Manager for Avon in the Central Pa area and is responsible for over 400 independent sales representatives. Her role as a leader, trainer and visionary has helped women all over the world understand their unique potential and take the first step toward living a passionate life.

As the company for women, Avon’s mission is to empower women and men from all walks of life and help them create better lives for themselves and their families. Avon, founded in 1886, is the world largest direct seller with more than 5 million independent representatives in 100 countries, delivering world class beauty products to customers all over the globe. Avon success is measured by their leadership in the global marketplace and in the human spirit; how many lives they change and how many doors they open up.

Casey, in cooperation with Avon, has delivered her one-of-a-kind nationally recognized program titled "SELF CONFIDENCE ROCKS!!!" Her passion and enthusiasm are unparallel as she inspires and educates men and women on how to develop effective sales and self confidence skills. Consequently, they can live life on their own terms and create financial freedom with unlimited earnings potential.

Casey will challenge you to be the very best you can be, to live life to the fullest and dare to make your dreams a reality.

Rev. Patti Smith is an ordained deacon in the Catholic Apostolic Church in North America, She Pastors Sts. Francis and Clare Mission. Patti is a NY licensed Social Worker and works advocating for the rights of Transgender people in religious organizations and training police officers. Patti holds a M.S. in Organizational Leadership, an M.A.in Catholic Theology, and an M.S.W. in Social Work. Patti worked as a religious education teacher and program director for eight years. She is a retired police officer and Army National Guard Captain. Patti is the proud parent of a son and daughter both in college. Patti is the Author of "Transgender Transition Spirituality".

Connie Valentine is the owner of The Hair Technicians in Camp Hill, PA, minutes off the I81/I83/581 junctions. She established this business 28 years ago, and has been in the hair replacement industry for 40 years. She attended and still attends many classes to further her education in all aspects of hair design and artistry.
Connie has designed wigs and hair additions for rock bands, executives, children, and anyone with hair or hair loss problems. Connie has had many transgender clients over the years and welcomes our community with open arms. She loves being a problem solver and helping people in all aspects of hair design.
Every client of The Hair Technicians is treated with courtesy, and all consultations and treatments are done in private rooms.

Finnea Ann Wagaman AKA. “Finnie” was born and raised in York County , Pennsylvania. She is a 1987 graduate of Penn State University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering.  In October of 2005, after a lifelong struggle with Gender Identity Disorder, she transitioned publicly from male to female and began presenting, living, thriving as the woman she has been since birth. Today she continues to enjoy the love of her family as she works for the equality and rights of TBLG persons taken for granted by the general population.

Nathaniel Wolfe is a black belt instructor of Bai Lung Kung Fu and Tai Chi at the Carlisle Kung Fu Center. He is also a certified yoga teacher in the Himalayan Tradition and the owner of the Carlisle Hatha Yoga Center. He has spent the better part of the last decade studying martial arts, martial strategy, movement, self-awareness, and yoga, as well as the meditative techniques and philosophical aspects of eastern traditions.

Mr. Wolfe graduated with a Bachelor's degree, double majoring in English/Writing, and History, with a minor in philosophy from Messiah College in 1994. He has lived in the mountains of Perry County with his wife since 1997.

Mr. Wolfe was involved in Renaissance LSV chapter in the late 90's and early 2000's, where he also served on the board and edited the monthly newsletter. In the recent past, he has served on the Board of Directors of Common Roads.

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