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Tiffany Club of New England
First Event 2011
First Event 2011
First Event Committee Staff
First Event Office of the Chair — Grace Stevens,
Anderson Clark, Andrea & Mechelle Ziff
First Event Advisor—Jamie Haley
Public Relations — Rebecca Aine & Michelle Mabel
Registration — Anne “Wini” Peterson
On-Line Registration— Lida Lovelace
Vendor Manager — Jonel Peterson
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Badges and Registration
Wear your badge at all times during
First Event. Your badge identifies you
as a First Event Attendee and provides
all the information needed to identify
you to our security personnel. Badges
will be coded for workshop dates and
will indicate the events you will be attending.
Members of the First Event Planning
Committee and the Tiffany Club Board
Hospitality — Andrea Ziff
Workshops Manager — Claire Johnson , Anderson
Clark
Cover Art Original Design— Anderson Clark
of Directors will have special badges.
If you have questions, or need assistance, please ask them for help. We
all want to ensure that you have a good
time.
Program Guide — Mechelle & Andrea Ziff
FtM Track —Anderson Clark
Partners-in-Process — Andrea Ziff
Decades Dance Hostess— Paula Howard
Fashion Show Manager — John Warrener
Fashion Show MC & Hostess — Dame Edna
Negotiating Committee—Andrea Ziff, Grace Stevens,
Anderson Clark
Information Desk Manager—Jamie Haley
Consignment Shop —Andrea & Mechelle Ziff
Contents
First Event Committee PG 3
Welcome Letter
PG 4
Badges
PG 3
Keynote Speaker
PG 6
Schedule of Activities PG 10
Workshop Descriptions PG 17-33
Hotel Floor Plan
PG 21
Vendors
PG 21
Workshop Schedules
PG 23-25
Presenter Bios
PG 34-43
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WELCOME LETTER
Dear Friends,
This is my last year as the President of the Tiffany Club of New England. It has been an honor and privilege representing
Tiffany Club and what it stands for. I have made many contacts and many friends along the way and will continue to be active in the transgender community when my term expires.
I believe in my heart that there will always be a place for the Tiffany Club in the transgender community. In the past years I
have met many people who are just beginning their journey. They chose Tiffany Club because we offer a safe and comfortable environment that allows members to grow and thrive at their own pace
The two groups that we offer free of charge: The TG discussion group led by Brenda Thompson and You’re Not Alone have
helped many people including myself, to find their way and understand themselves better.
Our theme this year is “One Community”. We who are transgendered should embrace this theme because I truly believe it
describes who we are. It is you and me! No matter where we are on our journey or where we will ultimately end up we are
all under the transgender umbrella. This is our strength.
At this year’s First event we are going to have a Decades Dance where there will be music for everyone from the 1920’s to
today’s sounds. I am thrilled to be chosen as the hostess for this event. There will be some great prizes for those dancers
who participate in the decade of their choosing. So get your dancing shoes ready for Thursday night. Dance to the music
you love!
John Warrener of Glamour Boutique is in charge of this year’s fashion show, which will be MC’d by Dame Edna portrayed
by Michael Walters. It promises to be one of the best shows ever.
The Tiffany Club is honored to have Jamison Green with us as our keynote speaker for First Event 2011. His work on behalf
of the transgender community has been so important to so many people and his experience is so broad. We know our attendees will be encouraged and empowered by his talk.
There will be an abundance of workshops each day for everyone in the transgender community. I am sure you will find one
that interests you! On Saturday we again will have workshops for the men, FtoMs, throughout the day. There will also be a
luncheon for the guys. Last year, I enjoyed speaking with them and gaining a greater understanding of their experiences.
For those who do not want to attend the workshops or shop in the vendor area, they can go to one of the many shopping centers that are located near the hotel, go to a restaurant, take in a movie, or visit one of the many nightclubs in Boston.
Also this year, the Consignment shop, which has been so successful the last two years, will be open Wednesday through Saturday. If you need clothes, shoes, or any types of accessories, you will be amazed at all the wonderful merchandise you’ll
find at better than bargain prices.
The registration area this year will be in the Vendor area and arrangements will be made with the hotel for those persons who
arrive after registration closes to pick up their tickets.
Greg, our DJ, will be entertaining us every night in the lounge with all of the latest dance music. He’s one of the best!
I myself can’t wait to see old friends again and to make new ones. For me, this is the best part of First Event. If you have
just begun your transgender Journey, I can’t think of a better place to come. It is a wonderful experience.
I look forward to saying hello to all of you at this year’s First Event . Please come by and see me.
Until then, take care and God Bless you,
Paula Howard
Chairwoman of the Tiffany Club of New England
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Proudly, we present our Keynote Speaker
Jamison Green
Jamison Green is widely recognized as one of the
most accomplished contributors to the contemporary
transgender movement for health, civil rights, social
safety, dignity and respect for gender-variant people.
He is a writer and educator, born (1948) and raised
in Oakland, California. He holds both a BA and
MFA in English from the University of Oregon. He
is currently enrolled at Manchester Metropolitan
University in England, where he is completing his
doctoral dissertation on the law impacting transsexualism.
In 1994, he authored the landmark document
“Report on Discrimination Against Transgendered
People” for the San Francisco Human Rights Commission, which served as the foundation for the establishment of protective legislation in the City and
County of San Francisco, and specified much of the
agenda for the contemporary transgender movement.
He developed the curriculum on transgender sensitivity training that has been used since 1995 at the
San Francisco Police Academy, and which has been
adapted for use in other cities. The Advocate magazine named him one of “our best and brightest activists” (1999); he was the first transsexual man so
named.
Jamison is in demand as a speaker around the world.
He is a popular guest lecturer at many colleges and universities, and at professional meetings in such disciplines as law,
psychology, medicine, theology, and corporate/business
management. He has keynoted numerous conferences and
events around the country, including San Francisco Pride,
San Diego Pride, and Portland (OR) Pride, and symposia
such as “Sex Change at Stanford,” Stanford University
(2000) and the TransFabulous Festival of the Arts in London. He has appeared in a dozen educational films, including the award-winning “You Don’t Know Dick.” He has
appeared in person and on radio and television to educate
about transsexualism in the USA, Canada, Great Britain,
France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Serbia, Israel, Turkey,
Columbia, Australia, Taiwan, and Japan. He has also
worked with mental health professionals to develop training
programs for continuing professional education seminars
offered through JFK University and professional groups.
His writing has appeared regularly in his featured column
on PlanetOut.com and in such anthologies as The
Transgender Studies Reader (edited by Stryker and Whittle,
Routledge, NY, 2006) and Unseen Genders: beyond the binaries (edited by Haynes and McKenna, Peter Lang Publishing, NY, 2001). His own book, Becoming a Visible Man
(Vanderbilt University Press, 2004) won the Silvia Rivera
Prize for Best Book in Transgender Studies (2004) and was
a 2004 Lambda Literary Award Finalist.
He began his transition from female to male in 1988 while
employed as an engineering group manager at Sun Microsystems, Inc. He led FTM International, Inc. from
March 1991 until August 1999, and he presently serves on
the board of directors of the World Professional Association
for Transgender Health, and several other nonprofit educational organizations. Since 1995, he has received awards of
distinction from all of the largest, established transgender
organizations in the U.S., and was the first transman to receive the Distinguished Service Award (May 2009) from
the Association of Gay & Lesbian Psychiatrists for his contributions to LGBT mental health, and the first transman to
receive the Transgender Advocate award from the National
LGBT Bar Association (August 2009) for his contributions
to legislative advocacy and litigation strategy on behalf of
trans people worldwide. In 2009, he also received the Vanguard Award from the Transgender Law Center in San
Francisco “for leading when no one else did”.
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A Touch of Grace
Grace Anne Stevens
Your Next Step
I have found a new guide book for my life, that I would like to share with each of you. It is by Mark Nepo and is
titled The Book of Awakening: Having the Life you Want by Being Present to the Life you Have .
It is one of those books that is has a short 1 page reading for each day of the year. Each day I am moved and
sometimes shaken by the wisdom that is presented. As I write this I am reflecting on the reading called
Hospitality.
He says, “ Often the purpose of love is for others to guide us, without expectation or interference, as far as they
can go, so that we might begin.”
Oh my! This has so much resonance for me at so many levels. As a parent, as a friend, as a person who is on a
transgender journey, this is a wonderful addition to the meanings of “love.”
Here, at First Event 2011, we our expressing our love to each of you. In a sense, we are acting as guides, and bringing you to the edge of the water. We are providing the workshops, the parties, and the venue to meet old friends
and make new ones. It is a place that provides the opportunities to both learn and play as much as you choose.
This year our theme is One Community. No matter where you are under the TG umbrella, or where you are on your
own individual journey, we have worked to provide something that can fill your thirst, if you are willing to take the
next step. As. Mark Nepo says, this step is for you and you alone to take. We are there to encourage and support
you in this, but the next step is truly yours!
Take a deep breath, and step forward. Feel free to fill your thirst as much as you can. “Go as far as you can go”
hope you enjoy First Event 2011.
My wish for you is that you know you are loved and have the strength to take your next step here at First Event
2011.
Grace Stevens, Vice Chair, TCNE & Co-chair FE11 (January 2011)
WELCOME TO FIRST EVENT
2011
THE PREMIER EVENT OF
IT’S KIND IN THE COUNTRY!
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A Note From Anderson Clark
Co-Chair of FE11 & Transmasculine Program Coordinator
The proverbial dust hadn’t even settled from last year’s conference when we were already beginning the planning process for
First Event 2011.
Our first order of business was to choose the theme for this year, which turned out to be a relatively easy task. We had been
inspired by the words of Dr. Jillian Weiss, the 2010 keynote speaker, whose message was that we must come together as a
community for respect and for our rights. It was her message that lead to our 2011 theme:
One Community
With our theme in place, we then proceeded to form the organizing committee, but first needed to find someone to chair it.
We all knew our limitations – none of us could manage this task alone, as we were all dealing with different things in our
lives that required our attention. We came to the conclusion that we could manage the responsibility of chairing the First
Event 2011 organizing committee if we worked together.
So we formed a team which is comprised of a trans woman, a crossdresser, her non-trans wife and myself, a trans man. I
find it fitting that our little team is a microcosm of the wider transgender community, and like the larger community, we have
our disagreements and our different ways of looking at things.
Rather than let these differences drive us apart, however, we came together, pooling our unique perspectives, experiences
and points of view so that, along with the our talented, hardworking colleagues on the organizing committee, we could bring
to you a First Event that we hope will inspire you, support you, rejuvenate you, and provide you with fun and fond memories
that will last for years to come.
In that spirit, I invite you to consider this: When you are in the workshops, participating in one of the evening events or enjoying a meal, take a look around you, at the people on either side of you, and think about the ways over which we can come
together. Are our struggles so different? Do we not share some similarities in our histories and our paths?
And if you have never met anyone in some of the other sub-groups of our community, here’s your chance. Genderqueer
people, trans youths, parents, spouses and partners, crossdressers, trans men and women and other identities – they will all be
here at First Event. My guess is that if you meet and talk to these folks, you’ll find common ground to share as well as differences to learn from. You can even use the workshops at this conference to discover things you never knew about your
neighbors under the transgender umbrella. Lastly, we can all likely find a take-home message from this year’s keynote
speaker, Jamison Green, who will bring our conference theme full-circle when he discusses “One Community, Many Faces.”
With that in mind, I welcome you, my siblings within our amazing One Community, to First Event 2011. I am very glad that
you are here.
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FIRST EVENT 2011 ACTIVITIES
Wednesday January 19
Saturday, January 22
9 am – 5 pm
TCNE Consignment Shop
9 am – 5 pm
Thursday, January 20
12 pm - 1pm
FtM Luncheon
Salon A & B
9 am - 3 pm
Movie Marathon
3 pm - 5 pm
PIP Tea
Concierge lounge sixth floor
9 am – 5 pm
6 pm – 10 pm
Mexican Buffet Dinner
Decades Dinner Dance
w/ Paula Howard as your Hostess
10:00 pm - 1 am
DJ Greg Fabulous Dancing
In the lounge
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Book reading and signing
Featuring
Jamison Green & Matt Kailey
Friday, January 21
6 pm – 10 pm
FRANCIS J CARDULLO Annual
Awards Banquet & DInner
Featuring our Keynote Speaker
Jamison Green
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Feminine Dining Deportment
Luncheon
Sophia’s Restaurant
10:00 pm - 1 am
In the lounge
9 am – 5 pm
6 pm – 10 pm
Italian Dinner Buffet
& FASHION Show
Produced By John Warrener
With your hostess
Dame Edna as Portrayed by
Michael Waters
10:00 pm - 1 am
In the lounge
Sunday, January 23
9:00 am
Sunday Non-Denominational
Service
With Rev. Sarah Carpenter
10 am – 12 pm
Exciting new Farewell brunch
With made-to-order Omelets &
Belgian Waffles
First Event 2011
We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all of our
First Event 2011 Elite Sponsors
Dr. Joel Beck
Fenway Health
Dr. Sherman Leis
Dr. Toby Meltzer
Dr. Douglas Ousterhout
Dr. Peter Raphael
Dr. Jeffrey Spiegel
Dr. Mark Zukowski
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Thursday Decades Dinner Dance
Tiffany Club’s First Event ‘2011 presents
Decades Dance!
with Mexican buffet. Come in character from
your favorite decade: the ‘20s-‘30s, the ‘40s,
the ‘50s, the ‘60s, the ‘70-‘80s.
$
CA$H PRIZES awarded to those who best
personify their chosen decade.
$75 for each decade winner
$200 Grand Prize
$
Music by DJ Greg
Emceed by our very own DJ Paula
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Dance the night away to the music of DJ Greg Powers
in the Lounge ‘til the wee hours
Fabulous FE Dance parties with DJ Greg
…Thursday, Friday & Saturday (cover charge
required if not registered for that day’s events)
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Fabulous Friday Fashion Show
Lights, Cameras, Action- Strike a Pose
Tiffany Club’s First Event 2011 Fantastic Fashion Show
Fashion director, John Warrener says:
“The Fashion Show is a tribute to many things. First to the beautiful female spirit within the ladies of the runway. As each
lady steps onto the runway, they share that inner spirit with you. Please show your support for them with encouraging applause.
The success of this show is also due to the talents and efforts of many individuals. First, of course, are the lovely ladies and
wonderful men who participate by walking the runway. What you see could not be done, however, without the backstage
support of the makeover and hair specialists as well as the vendors who provide the outfits being worn. These individuals are
gems in the T Community because they are there for us.
We honestly have some of the finest and most talented T support people in the world in this area. Please show your appreciation by thanking them and patronizing them whenever possible.
The FE committee has worked diligently to make tonight's show as successful as possible. Kudos on their efforts to allowing
the Fashion Show and all of the other wonderful events of First Event to happen.
This year's Fashion Show also features one of the most talented performers anywhere--Michael L. Walters. Michael's impressions of Dame Edna are amazing. His ability to entertain an audience is incredible. We wish to express our deepest
gratitude to this astounding entertainer. For many of you looking for something to do on Sunday afternoon, Michael will be
presenting a full show at the Arlington Regent Theatre in Arlington. His "A Royal Audience" as Dame Edna has received
many rave reviews and he would be happy to see you in the audience.
Thank you for attending this year's Fashion Show and ENJOY!!!”
Partners in Process Program
Andrea Ziff, Spouse
A couple of points about PiP. PiP isn't about the process, it isn't about Trans101 – the conference offers many seminars for
the transgender individual.
PiP is about partners focusing on their own needs, wants and desires. As many have said, someone who's trans has to be
selfish, to put themselves first to get through it. Unfortunately, this has a huge impact on relationships. PiP is a place for
partners to focus on themselves, how they feel and what they want and need from the relationship. But most importantly it's
a safe place for people, whether partners of FtoMs or MtoFs, cross-dressers or transsexuals, to express their joys, pain,
suffering, and hurt.
As women, we are taught to take care of everyone else, to put their needs first, often to the neglect of ourselves. PiP is a
place for partners to focus inward, take care of themselves, and in so doing, help their relationships. Male spouses are also
welcome. Please see me or Andy Clark for more information.
PiP is run as a series of support seminars with a focus on the general relationship, sexuality, or as a support group w/ Dr.
Evan Eyler. But mostly, it's a daylong outpouring of joy and pain, tears and laughter.. This isn't a subject people feel comfortable talking about with their family and friends, so most are in isolation about it. Sharing with others who understand, who
can help you find the path again to joy in your relationship, is what it's all about.
Don’t Miss
The Frances Cardullo Memorial
Banquet & Awards Dinner
Saturday night January 22
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Artist Talk: Transcendence
Jess T. Dugan, Saturday, Jan. 22, 10:30 am, Independence
Transcendence is an ongoing photographic documentary of people within the transgender and gender variant communities. Photographer Jess T. Dugan will show images from the series and
talk about the process of making the work as well as the significance of representing the transgender and gender variant communities positively and honestly through photography.
Artistic Subtlety with
Feminization Surgery
Dr. Beck, Friday, January 21, 11:30 am, Salon B; Saturday
January 22, 2:30 pm, Salon C
In this presentation, Dr. Beck discusses facial feminization and
body contouring. This is an opportunity for those who attend to
find out what their options are to feminize their face and body.
Dr. Beck will explain the subtle changes he can make while retaining the beautiful qualities his patients already possess. He
will show examples of women with somewhat masculine features
that re considered very beautiful and to eliminate these features
would make them less attractive. Dr. Beck will bring up the importance of collaborating on an individual level with each of his
patients. This ensures a faster recovery, an individual look and a
satisfying outcome.
Avoiding Transition to Financial Ruin
Robert Lapointe, Esq, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2:30 pm, Salon B
For the TS, changing their gender is the most expensive process
in their life. We will look at some of the costs involved and how
you might plan your transition and keep your financial dignity.
Mona Rae Mason, Friday, January 21, 3:30 pm, Salon D
Drawing upon personal experience and observation, Ms. Mason will
discuss both our diversity and commonalities, and what is perceived
by many as a lack of unity within the transgender community and the
possible reasons for this. Following her lively ‘rant,’ she will open the
floor for an informal group discussion.
Chaotic Kiss – Transgender Comic
Michelle Pinard, Friday, January 21, 2:30 pm, Patriot Room
The premise of the presentation is to introduce the studio, the mission
to promote transgender comics and awareness, and to give a brief over
view of the debut comic, Chaotic Kiss. This would include and overview of the plot, characters, what TG issues are covered, and how the
comic has been perceived by the TG, comic, and anime communities
in the six years it has been touring. The rest of the panel will be Q&A.
Coming Out to Children, Spouses
and Family as Transgender
Diane Ellaborn, LICSW, with Joanna Frost, LICSW and Dianne
Ouellette, LICSW, Friday, January 21, 2:00 pm, Salon C
Guidelines to help you tailor coming out to children of different ages
will be presented. A young adult daughter whose father transitioned
when she was a teenager will share her experience. Transgender participants will discuss their successes and challenges in coming out to
children, spouses and family.
Discussion Group for Spouses and
Significant Others
Dr. A. Evan Eyler, MD, MPH, Saturday, January 22, 1:00 pm,
Concierge Room (PiP)
This group provides an opportunity for partners of persons who are in
the process of gender transition, who have previously transitioned
Being Trans and Aging: A Workshop For Trans Elders And gender, or who are living gender atypical lives to discuss their experiences and concerns in a supportive environment. Though this is not a
Their Allies
therapy group as such, participants are asked to maintain confidentialMoonhawk River Stone, M.S., MHC, Friday, January 21,
ity regarding information shared in this group, and the session will be
11:00 am, Independence Room
This workshop will be an interactive discussion among particiopen only to partners of gender variant persons. Discussion of the
pants and the facilitator on both the practical and mundane issues physical effects of hormonal medications will be included.
related to aging and the emotional, psychosocial, spiritual issues
related to aging. Discussion will touch upon the unique challengDriving As Yourself
es faced by those who came out and/or transitioned years ago,
(Driving While Dressed)
and for those who have come out and/or transitioned during their Robert Lapointe, Esq., Saturday, January 22, 4:00 pm, Salon D
senior years. The goal is to assist those participants in valuing
Whether it will be the first time driving as you preferred gender or
and honoring the aging process and to embrace the aging process you have years of experience, you can benefit from this seminar. We
proactively and effectively
will help you deal with the anxiety of your first time dressed behind
the wheel, what you need to be prepared, and how to handle various
situations like accidents, dealing with other people, being pulled over
Best Foot Forward
by the police and your rights should you be ticketed or arrested for
Natasha Savoy, Friday, January 21, 3:00 pm, Independence
We'll cover the basic makeup steps for transformation, demondriving under the influence.
strating these techniques on participants from our audience. These applications include: Preparing the "Canvas", Warm
Establishing a Statewide Transgender Education Network
vs. Cool, Drama vs Balance, Basic makeup tools, Flirtatious eyes, Stephanie Mott, Saturday, January 22, 4:00 pm, Constitution
Luscious lips and then some! We'll also discuss makeup prodRoom
ucts - type and quality of makeup, and answer participant's par- Kansas Statewide Transgender Education Project (K-STEP) incorpoticular questions and concerns
rated at a non-profit corporation in the State of Kansas on August 29,
2010. A few months earlier, K-STEP was only a dream. As of October 13th, K-STEP has participated in, or scheduled over a dozen
Can We Please Get Some Unity
transgender education appearances across the state with many more
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agencies, institutions, and organizations in the works. This workshop discusses how we did it and how you can do it too. Participants will engage in a series of focused, interactive discussions and
break-out groups with major focus on networking, and how to present the value of transgender education. Learning objectives: Participants will learn how to create a statewide transgender education
network; how to avoid pitfalls and overcome obstacles; how to acquire focused tools for networking; how to identify transgender
educational opportunities; how to sell the idea of transgender education to people who don’t care and don’t want to know; and how
to manage costs and acquire funding
After learning the basics, all attendees will get a personal consult
with Susan at the FE Consignment Shop!
Facial Feminization Surgery
Douglas K. Ousterhout, MD, F.A.C.S., Friday, January 21, 1:00
pm, Salon B
Dr Ousterhout will present his philosophy regarding facial feminization based on the anatomical bony differences between the male
and female skulls. There will be discussions also about soft tissue
surgery such as a facelift, breast augmentation, etc., Photographic
results of pre and postoperative surgical patients will be shown. Dr
Ousterhout will be available after the presentation for private consultations.
FFS Options and Results
Dr. Sherman Leis, Friday January 21, 3:30 pm, Constitution
Room
Utilizing power point, Dr. Leis will demonstrate and explain classic
prototypes of masculine and feminine facial features. He will discuss a variety of options for feminizing facial features and demonstrate that in the majority of cases, excellent results can be obtained
without extensive, expensive, and high risk cranio-facial surgery.
Several cases are shown demonstrating excellent natural results
from selective and customized facial feminization procedures.
Facial Feminization Surgery:
Maximizing Results
Jeffrey Spiegel, MD, Saturday, January 22, 10:30 am, Salon C
Dr. Spiegel will review the goals and methods of facial feminization surgery. Post-operative photos will be shown. There will be a
discussion of what procedures are available, how to maximize results, risks, and how new technologies and advances have allowed
for improving structural changes to bone. Dr. Spiegel is happy to
answer any questions and will be providing time for personal discussions for any interested guests. Contact us at 617-4714-5058
Feminine Dining Department
Monica Prata, Fri. Jan. 21, 11:30am,
Sofia’s Restaurant
Dining while expressing feminine poise, posture and mannerisms
can be a difficult feat. Join the table and dine "en-femme" with
Monica Prata as she hosts her interactive "Feminine Dining Deportment" seminar. Enjoy your SCC lunch and put your skills to test
while learning through live models as Monica Prata demonstrates
the innate differences between male and female dining mannerisms
and shares with you, her simple secrets to be more feminine while
dining.
Family Through a Gender Transition
Moonhawk River Stone, M.S., MHC, Saturday, January 22,
2:30 pm, Salon D
Despite our varied experience in our families--both of origin and of
choice, it is the presenter's opinion family ties are precious to us.
Maintaining families across a gender transition is often an incredible challenge and journey for all involved, particularly for children
of transgender adults. This workshop will focus on the methods the
presenter has successfully used in his private practice over the past
twenty plus years to transition families (and the relationships within
the family) along with the transperson.
Female to Male Genital Reconstruction Surgery, Chest Surgery, Revision/Repair Surgery, Body Contouring
Dr. Toby Meltzer, Saturday, January 22, 2:00 pm, Salon A
PowerPoint presentation discussing current surgical techniques,
discussion of procedures, risks and complications, before and after
photos, question and answer time as well as individual one on one
visits. You may contact our office at 866-876-6329 if you wish to
schedule a one on one visit
Friends of Bill W.” -- Open AA Speaker/Discussion Meeting
Jackie E., Friday, January 21, 3:30 pm, Patriot Room
Jackie will open the meeting following the standard AA pre-amble
and then have a sober speaker chosen to share a 15 minute opening
followed by 45 minutes of open discussion. It technically is not a
workshop because AA has no leaders. Anyone familiar with 12
steps would know what to expect while at the same time, the meeting is open to all.
FTM Chest Surgery Show and Tell
Andy, Saturday, January 22, 3:00 pm, Constitution Room
This workshop will provide the opportunity for attendees who have
not yet had chest surgery to view a variety of results and for attendees who have already had chest surgery to share their results
and experiences with others. Participant presentations will be followed by the opportunity to ask questions. All FTM-identified persons, SOFFAs, and trans-friendly professionals are welcome to
attend
Fashion Clinic, Parts 1 & 2
Susan Kanoff, Friday, January 21, 10:00 & 11:00 am, Salons C
& A, respectively
Dress your best and look fantastic! In this fun and interactive
workshop wardrobe stylist Susan Kanoff and Ellen Weinhold will
give tips for dressing for your body shape, shopping for clothes,
accessorizing and creating your own personal style. Whether
you’re updating a wardrobe, revamping your style, or shopping for
new clothes, Susan will teach you how to put stylish outfits together
FTM Generations
to suit your body type and lifestyle. You will always get honest and Andy & Jamison Green, Saturday, Jan. 22, 4:00 pm, Salon A
objective guidance without pressure to conform to fashion trends.
There tends to be much discussion of the logistics of transition at
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trans conferences, but what happens in the months and years afterwards, and how do we continue to change both externally and
internally? This workshop will provide the opportunity for both
long-term FTMs and those who are at earlier points in their journeys to share experiences, ask questions, and compare notes.
FTM Health: Hormones and Beyond
Dr. A. Evan Eyler, MD, MPH, Saturday, January 22, 9:30
am, Salon A
This presentation is intended for persons who are using androgen
(testosterone) supplementation or are considering doing so. The
focus of the session will be on the medical aspects of androgen
use. Preventive healthcare during and after transition will also be
discussed, including prevention and early detection of heart disease and cancer. The session is open to anyone with an interest
in FTM health.
FTM Mastectomy & Centurion Reconstruction
Dr. Peter Raphael, Saturday, January 22, 10:30 am, Salon A
One of the first surgeries that FTM clients typically undergo is
removal of breast tissue to create a male chest, commonly referred to as "top surgery". Various procedures are available, most
common being bilateral simple mastectomy with free nipple
grafts, designed for clients who have both excess skin and breast
tissue. Urogenital reconstruction of the bottom region is aimed at
addressing: elimination of the vaginal canal, construction of a
new penis (neophallus) and scrotum with testicular implants
(scrotoplasty with implants), and urinary hookup. Clients may
elect to address some or all of these issues. Procedures for bottom
surgery tend to fall into two categories: phalloplasty procedures
and metoidioplasty procedures. The "Centurion procedure" was
developed at the American Institute For Plastic Surgery in an
effort to enhance the existing metoidioplasty. A standard metoidioplasty creates a neophallus by performing a "clitoral release.”
The resulting neophallus is limited to the existing length and girth
of the hormone-enlarged clitoral gland. The Centurion procedure
enhances the girth of the neophallus by re-routing the round ligaments into the neophallus to add bulk to the neophallus. These
surgical techniques will be discussed with photographs of the
results.
How to Insure There is
Life After Transition
Diana Collins, Friday, January 21, 11:00 am, Salon C
The goal of the presentation is to outline tips for a successful transition – preparing work, family, friends and associates. Anecdotes will
be shared and examples of what to expect.
How To Successfully Transition
in Your Employment
Moonhawk River Stone, MS., MHC, Saturday, January 22, 9:00
am, Salon B
This workshop will take the participant through the entire process of
transitioning on the job in a practical step by step model. The model
Stone will present has been successfully used with his clients in a
wide variety of settings and is flexible to any situation. Some of the
areas covered include coming out, legal issues, developing a program
to fit one's individual workplace.
If it’s not all about me, then who is it about? How we communicate to our loved ones about being transgender
Rebecca Shafir and Grace Stevens, Saturday, January 22, 2:00
pm, Independence Room
When we are tg, we are often very self focused. In terms of how our
journey affects those around us, we can easily be caught up in the old
saying "you can't see the forest for the trees." In this workshop we
will present, explore and discuss different frameworks of relationships
and communication to help us become more aware of the impact of
our journey on the important people in our lives. This is open to everyone
Individualized Advanced Surgical Techniques for Global Face,
Body and Hair Feminization in Both the Transgendered or Crossdressing Patient
Dr. Mark Zukowski, Fri., Jan. 21, 2:30 pm, Salon B & Sat. Jan.
22, 1:00 pm, Salon C
Dr. Zukowski will be presenting his state-of-the-art 21st century individualized surgical options for global one-step face, breast and body
feminization including advanced endoscopic techniques of forehead
feminization, ultrasonic body sculpting with large volume fat augmentation to the buttocks (Brazilian buttock lift), as well as microFTM Sexuality (for transmasculine identified people only) graft hair restoration to create the perfectly feminine hairline. These
Moonhawk River Stone, M.S., MHC, Saturday, January 22, techniques are applicable for the transgendered patient looking to
transition or the cross-dressing patient looking to present their best in
10:30 am, Salon B
In this confidential discussion, we, FTMs, can explore our pasboth male and female personas. The Zukowski Center exclusively
sions, questions, and concerns and share knowledge and experi- performs complimentary lymphatic massage postoperatively and has
ence about sexuality. This is an opportunity for honest discussion an aggressive face and body skin care protocol and cosmeceutical line
of FTM sexuality, sex, and intimacy. For FTM identified individ- of skin products to further enhance your surgical results. Past patients
uals only. No late arrivals will be admitted.
will be available for you to talk to both after his lecture and in an open
house forum on Saturday afternoon. To arrange to speak to the doctor
or one of his past patients either at the conference or afterwards in a
Gender Identity Dysphoria in Children
Reverend Dr. Sarah Carpenter, Saturday, January 22, 9:00
phone consultation, call his office at 847-853-8869 in advance and
speak to Michelle. Time slots fill up fast. Don’t miss this opportunity
am, Salon C
A presentation covering the basics of gender identity dysto learn more about our comprehensive full face and body approach
phoria in children. A PowerPoint presentation will supfor your transition, or to look the best you can in both of your perport. The material, and handouts with copies of the
sonas and reverse any aging changes so as to insure a lifetime of
presentation and additional resources will be provided.
youthful, refreshed and naturally feminine beauty.
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Teri Hall Salon
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Transgender Emergency Fund
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Sunday, 9:00am, Independence Room: Rev. Sarah Carpenter: Non-Denominational Worship
Joan Stratton: You’re Not Alone (Location will be announced on the message board at the conference)
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Internet Dating
Dr. S. Kristine James, Saturday, Friday, January 21, 11:00 am,
Patriot Room
From long-term relationships to one-night stands; from the cyber
creep factor and cyber snags to meaningful relationships; new
friends are waiting to meet you – but where are they? Let’s start our
discussion by identifying what you are seeking in a long term or
short term relationship, then develop a dynamic profile that will get
the results that you desire and weed out the phonies. We will share
together our desires, success and failure stories and identify the
pitfalls of internet dating.
Looking Sexy in Age Appropriate Fashions & Feminine Elegance
Successful Shopping on Any Budget
Monica Prata, Friday, January 21, 1:00 pm, Patriot Room
Dressing sexy while keeping it age appropriate can be challenging,
especially while cross-dressing. Balance your fantasy-girl ideals
with polished modern fashion. Spend some time with wardrobe
consultant Monica Prata as she uses live models of different sizes
and ages to demonstrate sexy but age appropriate looks. Identifying
age-appropriate style can be difficult when sizing and concealing is
a factor, learn insider tips and tools to the secrets of sexy, ageappropriate wardrobe styling.
Between wigs, corsets and breast forms, successful cross-dressing
can be an expensive endeavor. Add in the expense of a well-fitting,
modern wardrobe and you're looking at a pretty penny! Wardrobe
consultant Monica Prata teaches that it's not about how much you
spend or where you shop that determine the beauty and elegance of
an outfit but instead, the shape, texture and color that can create a
successful ensemble on any budget. From TJ-Max to Barney's,
you'll leave this seminar with the knowledge to purchase outfits that
will have you looking and feeling like a million bucks!
Making Sense of Gender Identity Through A Eastern Wisdom
Or -- Is This Nirvana or Did I Just Go the Wrong Way on a
One Way Street?
Joanna Frost, LICSW, Friday, January 21, 10:30 am, Constitution Room
This group will look at the transgender experience through Buddhist thought. Specifically, it will attempt to interpret gender identity through concepts of Karma, Rebirth, the Four Noble Truths, the
Eightfold Path, and Enlightenment.
Male to Female Genital Reconstruction, Facial Feminization,
Breast Augmentation, Body Contouring
Dr. Toby Meltzer, FriJan 21, 2:00pm,Salon D
PowerPoint presentation discussing current surgical techniques,
discussion of procedures, risks and complications, before and after
photos, question and answer time as well as individual one on one
visits. You may contact our office at 866-876-6329 if you wish to
schedule a one on one visit.
Masculinization of the Face (FMS) in the FTM
Douglas K. Ousterhout, MD, F.A.C.S., Saturday, January 22,
1:00 pm, Constitution
Your desires for being recognized without question as a male can
be assisted by looking more masculine. Perhaps you would like to
appear masculine without the need for a mustache or beard. I will
be presenting my experience in improving the facial masculine appearance in over 80 males. I will be addressing those areas that differentiate a female skull and a face from that of a male. Pre and post
operative results will be shown of representative surgeries as well
as a few who have had several areas addressed to further their masculinity. Private consultations will be available after the presentation for those possibly interested in such surgery.
Michael Dillon/ Lobzang Jivaka and Trans Narrative Practices
Rev. Dr. Cameron Partridge, Saturday, January 22, 2:00 pm,
Constitution Room
Michael Dillon/Lobzang Jivaka (1915 -1962) is chiefly known for
three inter-related contributions to contemporary trans communities
and studies. First, he is known as the first person to have “fully”
medically transitioned from female to male, a process he engaged
between 1939-1949. Second, his 1946 book Self is identified as one
of the earliest sources for the “trapped in the wrong body” trans
narrative pattern. Finally, he is seen as a pioneer, particularly to
transmen. Equally important, but unacknowledged, is the importance of theological reflection and spiritual practice to his transition and vocation. Having grown up in the Church of England,
Dillon was a serious student of theology and philosophy and considered ordination as an Anglican deaconess before becoming a
physician in the merchant navy. Ultimately he traveled away from
both his faith and country of origin, framing his everyday struggles
and the life narrative he finally composed as an ongoing process of
spiritual wrestling and transformation. This lifelong process led
him to India in 1958, where he became a Buddhist, took on the
name Jivaka, gave up all his possessions, wrote about Buddhism for
Western audiences, and died suddenly in 1962 as a monastic novice
in the Mahayana branch of Buddhism. This workshop includes an
overview of Dillon/Jivaka’s life, readings from his memoir Out of
the Ordinary, which the workshop leader is currently co-editing for
publication, and an opportunity for the gathered group to reflect
upon questions and intersections of trans narrativity and spirituality
in their own lives. What role, if any, do/have writings of trans forbears play(ed) in your own reflection and discernment about gender
and embodiment? What role, if any, have narratives—or particular
images or categories-- generated by religious, spiritual, or philosophical traditions played in your life thus far? With what sorts of
narratives—how coherent or incoherent, in what sorts of conversation with religious, philosophical and/or spiritual traditions, and/or
in what sorts of conversation with our trans forbears —do we
choose to make sense of our bodies and lives?
Middle Way: Living Contentedly
Between the Binary –orDouble Your Pleasure, Double Your Fun
Joanna Frost & Dianne Ouellette, Saturday, January 22, 3:30
pm, Salon B
This workshop will explore how individuals navigate the binary.
Specifically, it will invite participants to share their personal perspectives on how they found their place on the gender spectrum.
Strategies and methods used to achieve emotional tranquility and
gender happiness will be discussed. Further, the concept of balance
and harmony as it relates to your place on the gender spectrum will
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Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy for FTMs
Dr. Yvonne Gomez-Carrion, Saturday, January 22, 1:00 pm,
Salon A
This workshop will focus on what to expect in the pre and post
operative periods. How do you prepare for surgery? What are the
challenges in the post surgery recovery period?
ing of the film, followed by any discussion that there is interest or time for. The film was produced at the National
Film and Television School of England. Here is a synopsis
of the film by the filmmaker. Noah's dream has always been
to move back home to the North Woods of Maine and work
with his father building wooden canoes. But every time he
tries to leave his girlfriend’s house to return to his father’s
canoe shop he is overcome by deep fears. The mystery of
Moving Beyond Gender Identity Disorder (GID): Creating A the film unfolds as Noah and his mother talk with his girlfriend, Laura, of the decade that Noah lived with physical
New Paradigm For Transgender Health Care
Moonhawk River Stone, M.S., MHC, Friday, January 21, 9:30 illness. Noah’s voice is heard reading a letter to friends and
family as we see shots of an icy northern lake. “10 years
am, Independence Room
Gender Identity Disorder is viewed both as a necessary diagnosis
ago I awoke to sickness...recently I have discovered how
and an as a source of stigma for transgender people. This presenta- and why my body has spent a decade in this turmoil. The
tion will review the history of the GID, discuss the pathologizing of truth that has been so long hidden from even my own congender variance and offer a new paradigm for providing the full
sciousness is that I am transgender... The parts of me that
compliment of health care services to transgender people regardless are surfacing have been suffocated and tortured...I will now
how one self-identifies. It will also provide an update on the DSM- be going by the name Noah. “Holly” symbolizes protection
V process regarding GID.
and has served me well.... Noah represents rest and comfort.
In regards to myself I am using male pronouns. I have been
MTF Top and Bottom Surgery: How It’s Done at The Phila- waiting years for this.” The film follows Noah as he finds
the courage to go home. There he confronts the ghosts withdelphia Center for Transgender Surgery
in himself and the constant reflection of “Holly”, the person
Dr. Sherman Leis, Sat., January 22, 3:30 pm, Independence
Multiple options for breast augmentation will be discussed and
he used to be. By talking and being there for him, his girldemonstrated including choice of incisions, shape and size of imfriend, Laura is a tremendous reassurance and comfort. A
plant, saline versus silicone, placement of implants above or below healing that he never expected begins as Noah finds his
the muscle, etc. Dr. Leis will also discuss his technique of oneplace as a man in a family of his own.
stage vaginoplasty utilizing the penile inversion technique, neoclitoris construction, and scrotal skin graft to increase vaginal
Planning Your Financial Future
depth. Multiple recent cases will be demonstrated to show the natu- Patrick Osuch, Friday, January 21, 4:00 pm, Salon B
ral results obtained with these techniques.
I will help you create your financial strategy in life. You may need
on strategy for society and one strategy for the things in life you
need and want to do. I will go over how to pick a financial advisor
My “First” First Event
Diane Ellaborn, LICSW, Friday, January 21, 10:00 am, Salon B in today’s market. A financial advisor that you can be open with on
Lessons from your trans peers first time experiences at First Event what your true issues are going forward in life. Also I will cover
Gender Conference will be presented. Guidelines for how to better how the changes in the Federal Tax Law affect you and what you
clarify your own path and make the most of your First Event expe- can do about it.
rience will be explored.
Psychological Trauma - The Correlation of Post Traumatic
No Longer Lost in The Shuffle: Being
Stress Disorder in the Transgender Population
Disabled and Trans and Visible
Joanna Frost, LICSW, Friday, January 21, 3:30 pm, Salon C
This workshop will explore the symptoms associated with unreMoonhawk River Stone, M.S., LMHC, Saturday, January 22,
solved grief, loss, discrimination, and abuse. Participants will be
1:00 pm, Salon B
This facilitated group discussion is open to all, but is intended to be able to share their own experiences in the safety of this session.
a space for people with disabilities to discuss a broad cross section Successful coping strategies and treatment modalities will be disof issues from how our identities as trans people intersect with our cussed. An overview of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprobeing disabled and how we integrate those two into our well being, cessing will be discussed as a successful treatment intervention for
especially when interacting with various health care providers; to
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
exploring how the transgender civil rights movement has/has not
made space for those who are disabled; what it means to have a
Risk Management for the Transgendered
disability(ies) in a world obsessed with denial of disabled people
Michelle Neville, Friday, January 21, 9:30 am, Constitution
and how we, as disabled people, struggle to be confident, selfFirst items to discuss would be a short background of my
assured human beings in the face of these challenges.
life and then things that one must think of when considering
or planning transition. I will discuss the idea of planning
for the worst and hoping for the best. This gives folks a
“Noah’s Canoe” – A Film by Juliet Brown
good idea of the risks involved as well as the rewards. SecNoah Anthony Stelmok, Saturday, Jan. 22, 9:00 am,
ondly would be what remains after surgery. Dilation, FamiIndependence Room
The presentation will include and introduction and a showly, Work, Medical Issues, Government Issues such as li-
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censing, social security, passport, and any other issues that
arise post op. Because honestly there are always things
related to being transgendered that one needs to be prepared
to handle the rest of their life. This makes it easier when
these things may arise.
http://www.transpeoplespeak.org/ to sign up ahead of time
The Latest Medical and Surgical
Hair Restoration Options for the Transgender Patient
Dr. Robert Leonard, Friday, January 21, 1:00 pm, Salon D
Dr. Leonard shall review the causes of hair loss as well as the current therapies to treat it. He shall review medical options, laser
therapy and permanent hair transplantation. He will talk about the
Skin Care Truths, Myths and Tips
most recent and permanent surgical hair restoration techniques
Laura Clair, Friday, January 21, 10:30 am, Salon D
In this class you will learn how to make your skin smoother and
(including neografting) available today to restore hair in people
softer. What the sun really does to your skin, what to do about red- who are not happy with the amount or the configuration of their
ness, dark patches, lines and wrinkles and what works. Before make hair. He will talk about creating a feminine hairline for those who
up you need a good canvas to work with.
need one; modern hair transplantation techniques to re-grow thicker
hair; transplantation into surgical scars; facial and pubic transplantation; other topics of importance to the transgender patient.
Sunday Morning Non-Denominational Worship Service
Reverend Dr. Sarah Carpenter, January 23, 9:00 am, Independence Room
The New Masculinity; Creating Your Own Definitions of Manhood
Teaching Transgender
Matt Kailey, Saturday, January 22, 3:00 pm, Salon A
What does it mean to be a man? If you ask the presenter this quesStephanie Mott, Saturday, January 22, 9:00 am, Salon D
Teaching transgender is about more than having a good story and
tion, he’ll answer, “I don’t know.” In this workshop, we will exbeing able to relate the emotions of the journey. The story, and the plore the various expectations that our culture has of men, how we
ability to tell it, are a significant part of many presentations. How- as trans men fit into those expectations—or not—and how we can
ever, the presenter must also be able to discuss transgender termicreate our own definitions of masculinity and craft our own identinology, and the diversity within the transgender community. Other ties as men. The workshop will consist of a presentation of the faareas of discussion include past, current and pending legislation;
cilitator’s own experiences as well as large-group discussion and
existing transgender protections; knowledge of transgender-related the sharing of experiences and ideas.
violence; support and resources; and information and statistics related to transgender (especially youth) suicide, substance abuse, and
The Truth About Laser Hair Removal and Other Aesthetic
homelessness. Another important need for a transgender presentaTreatments
tion can sometimes be found in the faith arena. Knowledge about
Laura Clair, Friday, January 21, 2:00 pm, Constitution Room
gender theory, and the science of transgenderism are other highly
I will tell you the truth about laser treatments including hair removimportant areas. The thoughts and information included in this
al, laser lipo, chemical peels and more. You will leave with inforworkshop are intended to help the transgender presenter move bemation you need to make the right decision on what treatment is
yond the limits of personal experience, and to help all presenters
right for you. I will offer one on one consultation if needed
produce an appropriate presentation for the audience. Learning Objectives: Participants will learn to prepare and present transgender
Thoughts on Running a Transgender Support Group
education with respect to each of these areas; how to tailor the
Dr. S. Kristine James, Friday, January 21, 9:30 am, Salon D
presentation to the audience; and how to make the transgender edu- Dr. James will discuss what's worked and not worked about running
cational experience more powerful, more effective, and more likely a TG Support Group from different points of view. Several experito bring about change.
ences will be brought up for discussion and attendees are invited to
talk about or ask questions about their support groups. We can always learn new things no matter if you are already involved in a
Telling Stories: Winning Trans Rights Through
support group or want to start one
Public Education
Gunner Scott, Executive Director of the MTPC, Saturday, January 22, 10:00 am, Salon D
"THY WILL BE DONE" -- A documentary film of a transsexuPresented by the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition
al woman’s journey through family and faith
This workshop will update participants on status of the transgender Alice Bouvrie & Sara Herwig, Thursday, January 20, 3:00 pm,
civil rights legislation on State and Federal levels and how to create Independence Room
community driven media and public education. The goal of comA 56 minute documentary video that follows Male-tomunity driven media will be to broaden the public’s perception of
Female Transsexual Sara Herwig and her path to ordination
the trans community, our families, friends, and allies. The agenda
in the Presbyterian Church, exploring that point of tension
includes tips for talking with media, creating your own media, and a where gender and faith intersect. The film also shows the
discussion about MTPC’s multi-media public education campaign impact that Sara's transition has had on her family and comentitled I AM: Trans People Speak and how you can participate at
munity.
what ever level is comfortable for you. We will also be looking to
schedule time to film and/or audio record participants’ stories for
Transgender: A Question of Faith
the I AM: Trans People Speak project. If you are interested in par- Stephanie Mott, Friday, January 21, 12:30 pm, Constitution
ticipating in the project and having your story recorded please visit Why did God make me a man, if God wanted me to be a woman? It
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is a question almost certain to come up in any discussion of
transgender and religion. Why do people often look for the answer
to this question in a few versus in the Bible? The answer is not
there. It is a question of faith. In a series of interactive discussions,
participants will move beyond the limits of religion and reach into
the true meaning of faith. The answer turns out to be in our own
ability to trust that God can truly do anything. As does the caterpillar become the butterfly, so do each of us transform throughout our
lives. Learning Objectives: Attendees will discover a completely
new understanding of faith, and the answer to the question,
"Why….?". Participants will gain the knowledge of how respond to
that age old question; and how to find, embrace and develop faith
beyond previously held limits and beliefs
her old trouble-making pal and has no desire to reveal her "true"
identity to him -- she just wants to get on with her quiet, orderly
new life. Paul is strangely attracted to Kim, and is shocked when he
finally recognizes her. When Kim reveals that she has actually
changed her sex, he freaks out. As Paul proceeds to wreck Kim's
new life, the mismatched pair embarks on a wild journey and end
up forging a different and surprising relationship.
1:00 - 2:45 pm: Ma Vie En Rose
The story of this sensitively handled film concerns a young MtF
transsexual. It is by turns comic and heartbreaking. Seven-year old
Ludovic lives in an upper-middle class Belgian suburban neighborhood. He behaves in a way that is quite natural to him, dresses in a
dress or skirt whenever possible, and is quite convinced he will be
marrying a neighborhood boy, the son of his father's boss. His faTransgender Divorce
Robert Lapointe, Esq, Friday, January 21, 1:00 pm, Independ- vorite television program is a kitschy girls program about a Barbielike doll called Pam who lives in a flowery girly pink cartoon fantaence Room
One half of marriages end in divorce. Having a transgendered part- sy world and has magic powers. Young Ludovic dances Pam's
ner can add to the stress of a marriage and can increase the chances dance to the haunting song "Rose", and like some other girls of his
of a divorce. What should you know in advance? How can you
age fantasizes about marriage to a handsome romantic man who
protect yourself and still be fair to your partner? Is your marriage
will sweep his female love off her feet. The film depicts the diffistill valid after a transition? How will the gender issues affect the
culties facing a child with gender identity issues and the way the
results of the divorce terms? What should I do before I get married? Ludovic himself, the confused parents and family, society, school,
What can you expect during a divorce? Even if you don’t think you other children, and the neighborhood (hostile, hypocritical, and igwill get divorced, this seminar may be useful to you and your part- norant) handle the situation. The movie, perhaps a larger than life
ner.
fictionalization, is a microcosm of the early life experience of a
transsexual. The movie deals with homophobia, bigotry, misunderstanding, the retreat of the transsexual into a fantasy life to escape
Transgender Faith, Spirituality & Religion
from unthinkable real life, the attempt of the transsexual to hide the
Mycroft Masada Holmes, Saturday, January 22, 11:00 am,
condition because of his/her punishment for showing it, and the
Constitution Room
Many transgender people and allies are people of faith, and memreaction of the transsexual's parents, family, and society. Common
bers of faith communities. Many faith communities welcome us,
to the experience, particularly when the movie was made, is confuand support our equality; more all the time. Yet our relationship
sion of homosexuality and transsexualism, denial of its existence,
with religion has been very painful, and much change is still need- the attempt to cure it, the successful discrimination and hostility
ed. How do we explore and practice spirituality? Make faith comagainst the transsexual and his/her family, the realization of the
munities welcoming? Partner with people of faith to work for
existence of both male-to-female and female-to-male transsexuality,
transgender social justice? Share your experiences, thoughts and
and finally acceptance.
questions!
Transgender Youth and Parent Forum
Transgender Movie Marathon
Diane Ellaborn, LICSW, with Joanna Frost, LICSW, Dianne
Thursday, January 20, 9:00 am – 2:45 pm, Independence Room Ouellette, LICSW, and a panel of parents and transgender
9:00 -10:45 am: Just Like A Woman
youth, Saturday, January 22, 1:00 pm, Salon D
Synopsis: Gerald is a yuppie-like transvestite in his thirties. His
A panel of transgender youth and their parents will share their chalwife arrives home earlier than expected and discovers female attire lenges, progress and successes. The risks and benefits of transitionspread over their apartment. Not knowing anything about his habit, ing at a young age will be presented.
she misinterprets this and throws him (and the attire) out of their
home and marriage. He rents a room in Monica's house, recently
Transition and Sexuality
divorced and around 50. Their relationship evolves from landlady/ Deborah Bershel, MD, Saturday, January 22, 3:30 pm, Salon C
tenant over friends to lovers. Monica learns about, begins to under- I will discuss my personal journey regarding my sexuality and sexstand and finally appreciates and supports Gerald- ine, Gerald's
ual orientation . As a family physician, I will discuss what we know
alter ego. His transvestitism, a rarely filmed subject, it's ups and
about this subject from a medical point of view although we a still
downs, is treated with a lot of respect, warmth and humor.
in the earliest stages of understanding the subject. I hope to have a
transman discuss his experiences too. I would like this to be mostly
an open forum where attendees would share their personal experi11:00 am – 12:45 pm: Different for Girls
During the 1970s, Karl and Paul were best friends, creating havoc
at school. When they meet again, accidentally, twenty years later,
Paul does not recognize Karl who is now an attractive transsexual
named Kim. She, on the other hand, has no problem recognizing
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TransRights Tax Court Victory
Diane Ellaborn, LICSW, Friday, Jan. 21, 12:00 pm, Salon C
The outcome and implications of the Tax Court’s favorable ruling
on Rhiannon O’Donnabhain’s case in which she deducted her gender transition costs including mental health, medical and surgical
services, as a medical deduction will be presented.
Vaginectomy: Why This is the Most Important Procedure in
FTM Surgery
Burt Webb, MD, Saturday, January 22, 9:00 am, Constitution
The Desurt procedure has made the vaginectomy a safe, faster procedure with minimal blood loss and a quick recovery and little pain.
The procedure itself will be examined and the results of 7 years will
be discussed. In addition the benefits for a transgender undergoing
urethral lengthening will be evaluated
Voice Feminization Training:
A Safe and Natural Approach to Acquiring Your Best Voice
Rebecca Shafir, M.A., CCC, Saturday, January 22, 1:00 pm,
Independence Room
Rebecca Shafir is a speech/language pathologist, former opera singer and voice feminization coach will describe the process of voice
transitioning – how one gets started, the training process, methods
to avoid, and some helpful suggestions for those who want to get
started. Rebecca will demonstrate and describe the most effective
voice therapy approaches including voice analysis, computerized
feedback, sensory training and mind/body voice training strategies.
She provides voice feminization training in Sudbury and West
Newbury (on the North Shore) in Massachusetts. Contact her at
[email protected] or visit: www.mc.com/transgender.htm
You’re Not Alone
Joan Stratton, MSW, LCSW, Saturday, January 22, 1:00 pm,
location will be announced at the conference
Join us in a group of people who are either in the process of transitioning or are considering the possibility. We are a welcoming
group and there are no restrictions.
Your Transgender Team: Meet the Experts
Diane Ellaborn, LICSW, Saturday, January 22, 11:00 am, Salon D
Gender Specialist, Diane Ellaborn, LICSW, will once again present
a team of mental health, medical and surgical providers who offer
support and expertise to help transgendered individuals. Your
transgender peers also are part of this team to offer mentorship and
input about their own experiences with these providers.
What Do I Need to Know About a Hysterectomy?
Burt Webb, MD, January 22, 10:00 am, Constitution Room
We will discuss:
1) the different types of hysterectomies
2) the benefits and the surgical complications that can
occur
3) how to choose what is best for you
4) a video of the procedure will be shown
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Learning about ourselves and our community is part of First Event 2011. Here we list as many of
our speaker's bios as we can. Our speakers volunteer their time at First Event to educate, inform,
challenge and motivate you to be who you are and all you are.
First Event 2011 Workshop Speakers' Bios
Andy is a stealth, gay male-identified FTM who medically transitioned in the mid-1990s. He was on the organizing committee for
the 1997 FTMI conference and has attended and presented at numerous trans conferences, including FTMI, True Spirit, Gender
Odyssey, TCNE, and IFGE. He is also the author of the FTM Passing Tips web site. He lives in New England with his husband and
their cats.
Workshop: FTM Chest Surgery Show and Tell, Saturday, Jan.
22, 3:00 pm, Constitution
Workshop with Jamison Green: FTM Generations, Saturday,
January 22, 4:00pm, Salon A
series and specials, commercials and industrials for seven years.
She began producing documentaries as an independent fifteen years
ago and won the Special Jury Award in the Environmental Category at the San Francisco International Film Festival in 1994 for her
first film co-produced with Teresa Metcalf entitled, Living Under
the Cloud: Chernobyl Today. A recent film, PRISON PUPS has
participated in several festivals, winning Best Documentary at the
Berks County Film Festival, PA, and the Audience Award for Documentary at the Asheville Film Festival, N.C. Iditarod...A Far Distant Place, won Best Cinematography at the New England Film
Festival 2000, and the First Place Audience Award for Documentary at Film Fest New Haven 2000. Her most recently completed
Dr. Joel Beck is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery and brings the
documentary film, Thy Will Be Done: A transsexual woman's jourhighest standards of medical excellence to procedures of the breast, ney through family and faith is currently in the festival circuit.
body and face. His technical skill, artistic sense and sound judgOther films produced include "Am I Home Yet? 5 Au Pairs in Bosment have earned him a reputation for producing for his patients
ton" and "William Wyman Artist Potter"both for the educational
fresh, natural looking results. Dr. Beck’s extensive training inmarket.
cludes research and clinical experience in burn surgery, a fellowship in craniofacial surgery and intense plastic surgery and recon“My experience in the intercultural field has influenced my film
structive training. While Bay Area Aesthetic Surgery is almost
work in part by giving her the necessary skills to work effectively
exclusively dedicated to aesthetic procedures. Dr. Beck’s backwithin different or alternative communities from the mainstream
ground in micro-surgery and reconstructive surgery give him a
public. Her production company, Mineral King Productions, is a
powerful perspective on anatomy, spatial relationships and healing video documentary production company based in Arlington, Massaall critical components of a great cosmetic result. Further differen- chusetts. The aim of the organization is to produce broadcasttiating Dr. Beck is the empathy, compassion and gentle approach he quality documentary videos with an intercultural emphasis. The
developed as a result of treating those with devastating malfororganization was created in 1993 in response to a need for culturalmations and trauma. His ability to form connections with aesthetic ly based video projects that would bring depth and immediacy to
patients puts them at ease and allows a comfortable exchange of
topical subject matter.”
ideas and information throughout their course of treatment.
Workshop: "THY WILL BE DONE" -- A documentary film of
Workshop: Artistic Subtlety with Feminization Surgery
a transsexual woman's journey through family and faith,
Friday, January 21, 11:30 am, Salon B; Saturday, January 22, Thursday, January 20, 3:00 pm, Independence Room
2:30 pm, Salon C
Deborah Bershel, MD is a family physician who transitioned to
Reverend Dr. Sarah Carpenter was born in 1947 and had a typilive her life as a woman in June 2006. Besides caring about trans
cal childhood that most children who struggle with gender identity
issues on a personal basis, she is the primary care physician for ap- dysphoria have experienced. Married in 1972, she and her spouse
proximately 100 transgender patients.
have two grown children. In 2001 she sought counseling after a
lifelong struggle with GID, and in 2005, Rev. Carpenter has been
Workshop: Transition and Sexuality, Saturday, January 22,
living fulltime as herself. Her marriage of 33 years ended that same
3:30 pm, Salon C
year. Rev. Carpenter was ordained in 1996 in the Protestant faith
Alice Bouvrie, in the role of Producer/Director, has over 25 years
but is not now currently affiliated with any denomination. In that
of film and documentary experience. She earned a Master's Degree same year, she received a Bachelor’s Degree in religion and Philosin Film Production from Boston University and a Master's Degree
ophy and in 2000, received a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies.
in Intercultural Relations from Lesley University. Most recently and In January of 2006, she received her Doctorate in New Testament
was selected to participate in the Filmmaker-In-Residence Lab at
Theology. Rev. Carpenter is a gender identity disorder/gender
WGBH for the 2005-06 year. She is an active member of the Diidentity expression awareness trainer, and has lectured throughout
rector's Guild of America and an active member and former board the United States.
member of Women in Film & Video/New England. As a graduate
Workshop: Gender Identity Dysphoria in Children, Saturday,
of the DGA Producer's Training Program out of New York, (DGA January 22, 9:00 am Salon C
Trainee) she worked as an Assistant Director on feature films, TV
Sunday Morning Non-Denominational Worship Service,
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January 23, 9:00 am, Independence Room
Laura Clair is a certified life coach with an extensive medical aesthetics background. She has opened and operated many medical
spas and has trained many physicians and other professionals on
different laser and aesthetic treatments. She has extensive training
in skin care, makeup, and skin issues. She also specializes in working with men to help them understand their sexual issues, fantasies
and fetishes. She can help them accept who they are and where they
want to be. She operates a not for profit called The Foundation of
Love, so has access to many physicians, ministers, and psychologists if she doesn’t have your answer.
Workshop: Skin Care Truths, Myths and Tips, Friday, January
21, 10:30 am, Salon D
Workshop: The Truth About Laser Hair Removal and Other
Aesthetic Treatments
Friday, January 21, 2:00 pm, Constitution Room
LICSW) Friday, January 21, 2:00 pm, Salon C
Workshop: Your Transgender Team: Meet the Experts, Sat.,
Jan. 22, 11:00 am, Salon D
Workshop: Transgender Youth and Parent Forum, with Joanna
Frost, LICSW, Dianne Ouellette, LICSW, & a panel of parents
and transgender youth Sat. Jan. 22, 1:00 pm, Salon D
Dr. A. Evan Eyler, MD, MPH is an Assoc. Professor of Family
Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of Vermont College of
Medicine in Burlington, VT and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Eyler is a Diplomat of the American
Board of {Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of
Family Medicine with Certificate of Added Qualifications in Adolescent Medicine, a Fellow of the American Academy of Family
Physicians and a recipient of the Walter H. Kemp Award of that
organization. Dr. Eyler has been active in transgender medical care
for many years, and served as Direct of Primary Care Services of
Diana Collins is 55 years old and transition in May 2010. She was the University of Michigan Comprehensive Gender Services Promarried for 28 years, has two children and lives in Bergen County, gram from 1995 to 2000. Dr. Eyler has authored numerous scholarNew Jersey. She started the transition process in the fall of 2008.
ly articles and chapters in textbooks of family medicine and primaAs of today, she has been employed by the same company for the
ry care psychiatry principally with regard to human life-cycle tranpast 6 years. Her transition at work was a very positive experience, sitions, such as adolescence and the elder years, medical aspects of
as has been every aspect of her life since. She works as a consult- human sexuality and transgender medicine.
ing manager for a computer software company based in Burlington, Workshop: FTM Health: Hormones and Beyond, Saturday,
MA. When she has never spoken at a transgender conference in the January 22, Salon A
past, she has extensive presentation experience, having given
Workshop: Discussion Group for Spouses and Significant Othpresentations to groups as large as 500 people.
ers
Workshop: How to Insure There is Life After Transition, Fri., Saturday, January 22, 1:00 pm, Concierge Room, part of the
Jan. 21, 11:00 am, Salon C
Partners in Process Program
Jess T. Dugan, is a queer, genderqueer photographer whose work
explores issues of gender and identity. All of Jess’s work, including The (Trans)Gender Series, can be seen at www.jessdugan.com.
Artist Talk: Transcendence, Saturday, January 22, 10:30 am,
Independence
Joanna Frost, MSW, LICSW is a psychotherapist, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Gender Specialist. After a successful career as an entrepreneur, she transitioned in 1989. Returning to academia she graduated from Trinity College in Hartford and
the Smith College School of Social Work in Northampton. A former Clinical Fellow at the Boston Institute for Psychotherapy, she
Jackie E. has been sober in AA for 16 years. She has dealt with
is a member of the Advocacy and Liaison committee of the World
her trans nature her entire life. The most significant progress in get- Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). Beting to know herself came after she got sober.
sides her work as a therapist she is an advocate for Transgender
Rights and a member of GLAD’s Transgender Rights Project
“Friends of Bill W.” – Open AA Speaker/Discussion, Friday,
Founders Circle. Joanna has over twenty years of experience in
January 21, 3:30 pm, Patriot Room
issues of gender. Her private practice in Western Massachusetts
Diane Ellaborn, LICSW is a Gender Therapist with over 30 years specializes in a full range of GLBTQ issues with adults, adolescents
experience. She is a Board Certified NASW Diplomate in Clinical and children. Further she treats a wide variety of other issues inSocial Work, a member of WPATH, formerly the Harry Benjamin cluding PTSD, depression, chronic illness, anxiety, etc. Other serInternational Gender Dysphoria Association (HBIDGA), and a past vices include letters for hormones, surgery and referrals. She can
elected Board of Director’s Member of IFGE. She has presented
be reached at Joanna Frost, LICSW at 700 Main St., Holyoke, MA
and provided trainings on gender conditions and treatment locally
01040 (413) 534-3033 or at [email protected]
and internationally. Diane can be reached at Diane Ellaborn,
Workshop: Making Sense of Gender Identity Through A EastLICSW at: 152 Edmands Road, Framingham Road, Framingham,
ern Wisdom -- Or -MA 01701. (508) 788-5406 or at [email protected]
Is This Nirvana or Did I Just Go the Wrong Way on a One Way
Workshop: My “First” First Event, Friday, January 21, Salon Street,
B
Friday, January 21, 10:30 am, Constitution Room
Workshop: TransRights Tax Court Victory, Friday, January
Workshop: Psychological Trauma - The Correlation of Post
21, 12:00 pm, Salon C
Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Transgender Population, FriWorkshop: Coming Out to Children, Spouses and Family as
day, January 21, 3:30 pm, Salon C
Transgender (with Joanna Frost, LICSW and Dianne Ouellette, Workshop: Middle Way - Living Contentedly between the Bina-
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ry or Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Fun, with Dianne
Ouellette, LICSW, Sat., Jan. 22, 3:30 pm, Salon B
Workshop: Coming Out to Children, Spouses and Family as
Transgender (with Dianne Ouellette, LICSW and Diane Ellaborn, LICSW) Friday, January 21, 2:00 pm, Salon C
Workshop: Transgender Youth and Parent Forum, with Dianne
Ouellete, LICSW, Diane Ellaborn, LICSW, & a panel of parents and transgender youth Sat. Jan. 22, 1:00 pm, Salon D
Dr. Yvonne Gomez-Carrion is an Assistant Professor in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Harvard Medical School and Director of the
OB/GYN Resident Surgical Service at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She is a graduate of Columbia College of Physicians &
Surgeons and is board certified with the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Workshop: Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy for FTMs, Sat.,
Jan. 22, 1:00 pm, Salon A
has been on the board of directors, and on the executive committee
of IFGE for a number of years where she served as Treasurer. She
is the Executive Director of TransEvents USA, Inc.
www.transeventsusa.org
Workshop: Thoughts on Running a TG Support Group Fri.
Jan. 21, 9:30am, Salon D
Workshop: Internet Dating, Friday, January 21, 11:00 am, Patriot Room
Matt Kailey is an award-winning author and a nationally recognized speaker and workshop presenter on issues of gender and sexual orientation. He is the author of Just Add Hormones: An Insider’s Guide to the Transsexual Experience, which was a finalist for a
Lambda Literary Award, and the managing editor of Out Front Colorado, one of the oldest and largest GLBT publications in the country. He has appeared in five documentary films and has been honored with two awards from the Gender Identity Center of Colorado,
one of the oldest gender centers in the country. He began his transition from female to male in 1997. He can be reached through his
Web site and blog at www.tranifesto.com
Sara Herwig is the subject of the documentary “Thy Will Be
Done.” She will be joined by producer/director Alice Bouvrie for
the showing of the video that follows Male-to-Female Transsexual
Sara Herwig and her path to ordination in the Presbyterian Church,
exploring that point of tension where gender and faith intersect.
Workshop: The New Masculinity; Creating Your Own DefiniThe film also shows the impact that Sara's transition has had on her
tions of Manhood
family and community. Thursday, January 20, 3:00 pm, IndeSaturday, January 22, 3:00 pm, Salon A
pendence Room
Mycroft Masada Holmes is a transgender leader specializing in
faith, religion and spirituality. Mycroft is Chair of the Interfaith
Coalition for Transgender Equality, Chair of the Massachusetts
Transgender Political Coalition's Training Committee, Emeritus
Founding Chair of Keshet's Transgender Working Group (TWiG),
and a board member of Congregation Am Tikva. Mycroft is also
especially interested in fat / size acceptance.
Workshop: Transgender Faith, Spirituality & Religion, Saturday January 22 11:00 am, Constitution Room
Dr. S. Kristine James is a noted lecturer, educator, publisher and
management consultant. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, with a minor in Marketing and Economics from the University of Rochester, Rochester, N.Y., She
holds a Master of Science degree in Management Information and
a Doctorate in Business Administration.
Dr. James spent many years employed by public and privately
owned business in finance, banking and manufacturing, before
forming her own consulting business. She has presented business
and financial seminars to over 175,000 people throughout the world
as well as being an adjunct professor at community colleges. Kristine started a publishing company in 1983, which eventually grew
to a major multi-division, multi-national business over a sixteenyear span. It was sold in 2002 and still is in business. She is semiretired, but still operates her event planning and management company. Kristine has been active in the trans Community since 1986
when she formed Cross Dressers International and the Greater New
York Gender Alliance which is an organization representing all of
the various groups in the Greater New York City community. She
Susan Kanoff has a passion for fashion and a natural flair for style.
Susan has the innate ability to create fabulous outfits for women of
all shapes and sizes. Working with Susan will help you to look and
feel great inside and out! In addition to her work with private clients, Susan participates in fashion events for women’s clothing
store and boutiques and frequently runs fashion clinics for local
groups and organizations. Susan also styles for television including
New England Cable News (NECN) and PBS.
Susan’s background in social work and life coaching provides her
with an in depth understanding of women’s issues relating to selfesteem and body image. Her warmth, sensitivity and positive energy make here the perfect partner for a wardrobe makeover.
Workshop: Fashion Clinic, Parts 1 & 2, Friday, Jan. 21, 10:00 &
11:00 am, Salons C & A, respectively
Robert Lapointe, Esq., is licensed to practice law in all Courts in
both Rhode Island and Massachusetts and the US Tax Court. He
has been an author and editor of the New England Law Review.
Set up a private practice in 1990 as a general practice focusing in
Bankruptcy, Family Law, Commercial Litigation and Taxation.
Has represented the community in various areas of litigation especially in bankruptcy, divorce and family law matters and is certified
as a Divorce Mediator by the Rhode Island Family Court.
Workshop: Transgender Divorce, Friday, January 21, 1:00 pm,
Independence Room
Workshop: Avoiding Transition to Financial Ruin, Saturday,
Jan. 22, 2:30 pm, Salon B
Workshop: Driving As Yourself (Driving While Dressed)
Sat.Jan. 22, 4:00 pm, Salon D
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Dr. Sherman Leis, D.O, F.A.C.O.S., is a 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 at 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 the transgender individuals.
It is one of the few comprehensive centers of its type in the United
States. He is a founding member of the Board of Governors of The
American College of Osteopathic Surgeons.
Workshop: FFS Options and Results, Friday January 21, 3:30
pm, Constitution Room
Workshop: MTF Top and Bottom Surgery: How It’s Done at
The Philadelphia Center for Transgender Surgery, Saturday,
January 22, 3:30 pm, Independence Room
cated in Central Scottsdale. Dr. Meltzer performs approximately
200 Genital Reconstruction Surgery (GRS) cases per year. He performs both MTF and FTM genital reconstruction surgery, Facial
Feminization, Body Contouring, Chest Surgery and repairs/
revisions.
Workshop: Male to Female Genital Reconstruction, Facial
Feminization, Breast Augmentation, Body Contouring, Friday,
January 21, 2:00 pm, Salon D
Workshop: Female to Male Genital Reconstruction Surgery,
Chest Surgery, Revision/Repair Surgery, Body Contouring,
Saturday, January 22, 2:00 pm, Salon A
Stephanie Mott is a transsexual Christian woman from Topeka,
Kansas. She is the founder and executive director of Kansas
Statewide Transgender Education Project, Inc. and a member of the
Board of Directors at Metropolitan Community Church of Topeka.
Dr. Robert Leonard is founder and Chief Surgeon of Leonard Hair Stephanie has published a book of poetry and prose about her jourTransplant Associates.
ney, "My Long Walk Home" (amazon.com) and is the transgender
Workshop: The Latest Medical and Surgical Hair Restoration columnist for "Liberty Press" - Kansas' statewide LGBT newspaper
Options for the Transgender Patient, Friday, January 21, 1:00 (libertypress.net). She is known throughout Kansas as a passionate
speaker, educator and advocate for transgender awareness and
pm, Salon D
equality.
Mona Rae Mason is a transgender researcher and ethnographer
Workshop: Transgender: A Question of Faith, Friday, January
who has recently completed “The Transgender Project,” an NIH
21, 12:30 pm, Constitution Room
funded, five-year longitudinal study of the mallet to female popula- Workshop: Teaching Transgender, Saturday, January 22, 9:00
tion of the greater New York City metro area. She has co-authored am, Salon D
six papers for professional journal publications and is now pubWorkshop: Establishing a Statewide Transgender Education
lished in the Journal of AIDS, the Journal of Sexual Relationship
Network
Therapy, the Journal of Sexual Research and The Archives of Sex
Saturday, January 22, 4:00 pm, Constitution
Research. Mona serves on the Board of Directors of Transgender
Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc, is active on various comMichelle Neville is a 33-year-old post-op MTF who transitioned
mittees of the Transgender Health Initiative of NY and was invited with her company, as well as moved between states a few times.
by the New York Police Dept. to help re-write the training manual She has had many challenges in her life and would like to discuss
for the NY Police Academy with regard to transgender diversity.
some of these topics.
She has twice spoken and offered workshops at IFGE conferences, Workshop: Risk Management for the Transgendered, Friday,
was keynote speaker at “Liberty” in Philadelphia and Fantasia Fair January 21, 9:30 am, Constitution Room
in 2009, and presented research findings at First Event 2010 and
The Empire Conference in Albany. Mona has presented and partic- Patrick J. Osuch is a Certified Public Accountant, Registered Inipated in several transgender research forms at National Developvestment Advisor, and a licensed Life, Annuity and Health insurment and Research Institutes in NYC, SUNY-Albany and the Mid- ance agent. Patrick has over 28 years of financial experience and
Hudson Valley Transgender Assoc., and presented the keynote at
has served as a Financial Executive for several publicly held comthe Central NY Health Services Providers Conference in Syracuse. panies. Patrick brings his unique and independent perspective as a
Miss Mason has organized and promoted several food and clothing CPA to financial planning, investing and wealth management. He
drives to benefit homeless transgender youth in the NYC area and is also has an extensive background in business start up, business recurrently the Conference Coordinator of the Empire Conference.
structuring and business turnarounds.
Patrick’s company is Distinctive Financial Planning, LLC, proWorkshop: Can We Please Get Some Unity in This Communivides financial planning services to our clients throughout the county?
try. We assist them in setting and achieving their long-term finanFriday, January 21, 3:30 pm, Salon D
cial goals through life insurance, annuities, investments, tax planDr. Toby Meltzer graduated from LSU Medical School in 1983
ning, asset allocation, risk management, retirement planning and
and is board certified in both General and Plastic Surgery. He is an estate planning. Our role is to find ways to increase our client’s net
active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He
-worth and help them accomplish their financial independence. We
started practicing at Oregon Health Sciences University in 1990 and understand our client may need on strategy for society and one
began private practice in 1996 in Portland, Oregon. He moved to
strategy for the things in life they need and want to do.
Scottsdale, Arizona in 1993. He has privileges at Scottsdale
Workshop: Planning Your Financial Future, Friday, January
Healthcare Osborn Campus at the Greenbaum Surgery Center and
21, 4:00 pm, Salon B
Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Campus. He has a private practice lo-
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Dianne Ouellette, MSW, LICSW is a psychotherapist specializing in gender issues, with over fifteen years experience in issues
relating to gender identity. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical
Social Worker, member of the (WPATH) World Professional Association for Transgender Health, formally called the Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association (HBIGDA), an
elected Board of Director for the North Shore Alliance of Gay/
Lesbian/Bisexual & Transgender Youth (NAGLY). Her practice
focuses on individuals and their families coping with the full range
of identity issues including cross-dressers and transsexuals. Other
areas of treatment include depression, trauma, panic disorders other counseling needs. Services include referral evaluation for hormones, surgery, and other supportive services. Dianne can be
reached at Dianne Ouellette, MSW. LICSW at 5 Donovan’s Way,
Middleton, MA01949 (978) 304-0572 or at
[email protected].
Her web site is www.DianneOuellette.com
Workshop: Coming Out to Children, Spouses and Family as
Transgender (with Joanna Frost, LICSW and Diane Ellaborn,
LICSW) Friday, January 21, 2:00 pm, Salon C
Workshop: Transgender Youth and Parent Forum, with Joanna Frost, LICSW, Diane Ellaborn, LICSW, & a panel of parents and transgender youth Sat.Jan. 22, 1:00 pm, Salon D
Dr. Douglas Ousterhout's practice is located in San Francisco,
California where he is a full Professor at UCSF San Francisco,
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, and member in at least 18 medical societies worldwide. Past President of the American Society of
Maxillofacial Surgeons and Pan Pacific Surgical Society. He has
founded one medical journal and is on the Editorial Board of four
plastic surgery journals. Has presented and published scores of
scientific papers and two books, "Aesthetic Contouring of the Craniofacial Skeleton" and "Facial Feminization Surgery" which can
be obtained through Amazon.com
Workshop: Facial Feminization Surgery, Friday, January 21,
1:00 pm, Salon B
Workshop: Masculinization of the Face (FMS) in the FTM
Sat., Jan. 22, 1:00 pm, Constitution Room
Rev. Dr. Cameron Partridge Rev. Dr. Cameron Partridge is a
scholar of religion and gender/sexuality studies and an Episcopal
priest. He is currently serving as interim Episcopal Chaplain and
Lecturer at Harvard. Among his current projects is the co-editing
and publication of Michael Dillon/Lobzang Jivaka’s c. 1962 memoir Out of the Ordinary.
Workshop: Michael Dillon/ Lobzang Jivaka and Trans Narrative Practices
Sat., Jan. 22, 2:00 pm, Constitution Room
Michelle Pinard, creator of MKT Productions (Comic Art Studio), specializing in TG themed comics and art, including debut
comic, Chaotic Kiss, see here at www.chaotickiss.com
Workshop: Chaotic Kiss – Transgender Comic, Fri., Jan. 21,
2:30 pm, Patriot Rm
Monica Prata is a GG and works as an Image Consultant and
makeup artist for those who are cross-dressing and transitioning.
Monica is a M.A.C certified makeup artist who worked for M.A.C
Cosmetics as a professional artist for over two years and has been
working with the community on a peripheral level for over four
years now. Prior to her experience at M.A.C Cosmetics she also
worked at Nordstrom as a personal shopper where because of her
innate understanding, friendly disposition and respect she acquired
many male clients shopping for their "girlfriends." In addition to
her wardrobe consulting and cosmetic experience she also worked
as a model and is skilled in the art of feminine posing for photography and daily life. For her, the last year has been a whirlwind of
working with the exciting and eclectic community of people who
are cross-dressing and transitioning. Monica Prata attended the
"Be All" convention June of 09' with one of her clients and attended Southern Comfort Convention working as a makeup assistant
and photographer for Jamie Austin while taking on many of her
own clients for wardrobe consulting and feminine deportment. She
is now working with clients from coast to coast and has since presented her own seminars at Be All and Southern Comfort in 2010!
Since furthering her participation at the conferences she has grown
increasingly passionate and strives to assist cross-dressing individuals and those who are transitioning to look and feel beautiful every day of their lives. In October, Chicago-native Monica Prata
made the move to San Francisco joining Dr. Ousterhout's team as
Mira Coluccio's assistant. Continuing her own business on a national level while continuing to develop her visual understanding
and aesthetic perspective of transgendered women by working
with preeminent facial feminization surgeon Dr. Douglas Ousterhout, Monica looks forward to her future and whole-heartedly embraces her work within the community.
Workshop: Feminine Dining Department, Friday, January 21,
11:30 am, Sofia’s Restaurant
Workshop: Looking Sexy in Age Appropriate Fashions & Feminine Elegance- Successful Shopping on Any Budget, Friday,
January 21, 1:00 pm, Patriot Room
Dr. Peter Raphael, board certified by the American Board of
Plastic Surgery, is a graduate of the University of Dallas. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. After Dr. Raphael completed
his general surgery training at Methodist Medical Center in Dallas,
he chose to enhance skills at the University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, in microsurgery research. Upon completion of this training, Dr. Raphael
accepted a Fellowship in Plastic Surgery at the University of Illinois/Cook County Hospital, in Chicago, Illinois and afterward
entered into private practice specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Plano, Texas.
Workshop: FTM Mastectomy & Centurion ReconstructionSat. Jan 22, 10:30am Salon A
Natasha Savoy is a friend and mentor to the crossdressing community and has been the owner and proprietor of My Changing
Room for the past 15 years. She enjoys the creative challenge, joy
and drama of transformations. A background in cultural anthropology and many years as a social worker have afforded her compassionate perspective and a depth of understanding. She just
likes to have fun!
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stepson, Finian in Rockland, Maine. He began his transition
FTM three years ago at the age of 28. He builds and repairs
wood and canvas canoes with his father in central Maine and
Gunner Scott, Executive Director of The Massachusetts
is currently writing a book about his experience of being
Transgender Political Coalition, is a nationally recognized activ- transgender in rural Maine. He has spent the past two years
ist, educator, and community organizer on Transgender Rights,
working as the subject and collaborator on the documentary
LGBT health issues, and LGBT partner abuse. He is on the Board film, Noah’s Canoe.
of Directors for the Equality Federation, on the National Board of Film Viewing: Saturday, January 22, 9:00 am, IndependAdvisors for the National Center for Transgender Equality, a
ence Room
Commissioner on the Massachusetts Commission for GLBT
youth, and a founding steering committee member of the
Grace Stevens received her MA in Counseling Psychology in 2009
Transgender Advocacy Network, a national coalition of stateand presently works part time as a clinician in a substance abuse clinlevel transgender political groups. He holds a BA in Liberal Arts ic, where she leads education groups for First Offender OUI drivers,
from Goddard College, where he completed an oral history pro- facilitates substance abuse groups for both men and women and treats
ject titled "Boston Area Transgender Community Leaders and the individual clients. Grace has been trained in Individual Family SysENDA Crisis."
tems Therapy. Grace is presently Vice Chair of TCNE and a member
of the Office of the Chair of FE11.
Workshop: Telling Stories: Winning Trans Rights Through
Public Education
Workshop: If It’s not all about me, then who is it about? How we
Saturday, January 22, 10:00 am, Salon D
communicate to our loved ones about being transgender, with
Rebecca Shafir, Sat., Jan. 22, 2:00 pm, Independence Room
Rebecca Shafir, M.A., CCC, is a licensed and certified speech/
language pathologist, former opera singer and author of the
Moonhawk River Stone, M.S., LMHC is a psychotherapist, consultaward-winning book The Zen of Listening. She received her
ant, educator and writer in private practice in the Albany, NY area;
bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in opera performance and is, himself, an out, open and proud transsexual man. Stone is a
and her Masters in Speech/Language Pathology along with an
political activist for transgender civil and human rights and for
internship at the Indianapolis Medical Center. Formerly chief of transgender healthcare. He is active in working on issues related to
the voice division at Lahey Clinic she now practices at the HalGender Identity Disorder's continuing presence in the DSM and in the
lowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health in Sudbury
areas of Aging and Disability. Stone has previously served on the
Mass. She also maintains a private practice from her home office boards of the International Foundation for Gender Education, Inc.
in West Newbury, Massachusetts. She has trained male to female (IFGE) the New York Association for Gender Rights Advocacy, Inc.
voices nationwide for over 20 years. Rebecca’s website is
(NYAGRA), the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Foundation,
www.MindfulCommunication.com and for TS inquiries it is
Inc., GLSEN-NYCR. Stone is Vice President of the Board of Direcwww.MindfulCommunication.com/transgender.htm Her email
tors of Trans Youth Family Allies, Inc. and a member of the LGBT
National Aging Roundtable and of Out & Equal’s Transgender Adviaddress is [email protected]
sory Committee. Stone holds a Master of Science in Counseling PsyWorkshop: Voice Feminization Training: A Safe and Natural chology and has done work toward a Ph.D. in same.
Approach to Acquiring Your Best Voice, Saturday, January Workshop: Moving Beyond Gender Identity Disorder (GID): Creating A New Paradigm For Transgender Health Care, Friday,
22, 1:00 pm, Independence Room
Workshop: If It’s not all about me, then who is it about? How January 21, 9:30 am, Independence Room
Workshop: Being Trans and Aging: A Workshop For Trans Elwe communicate to our loved ones about being transgender
ders And Their Allies
(with Grace Stevens), Sat. Jan. 22, 2:00 pm, Independence
Friday, January 21, 11:00 am, Independence
Room
Workshop: How To Successfully Transition in Your Employment
Jan. 22, 9:00 am Salon B
Jeffrey Spiegel, MD is Chief of the Division of Facial Plastic
Workshop: FTM Sexuality (for transmasculine identified people
and Reconstructive Surgery at the Boston Medical Center and
holds academic appointments in the Departments of Otolaryngol- only)
ogy and Head and Neck Surgery and Plastic Surgery at the Bos- Saturday, January 22, 10:30 am, Salon B
Workshop: No Longer Lost in The Shuffle: Being Disabled and
ton University School of Medicine. His practice specializes in
Facial Feminization Surgery. He sees head and neck surgery and Trans and Visible
facial cosmetic surgery patients at Boston Medical Center in Bos- Saturday, January 22, 1:00 pm, Salon B
ton’s historic and vibrant South End. Since 2004, Dr. Spiegel has Workshop: Family Through a Gender Transition, Saturday, January 22, 2:30 pm, Salon D
performed well over 500 FFS procedures!
Workshop: Facial Feminization Surgery: Maximizing Results
Joan M. Stratton, MSW, LCSW has been involved with the Tiffany
Saturday, January 22, 10:30 am, Salon C
Club of New England since the Summer of 1994. She has served the
club as a systems operator for the original computer BBS, she has
Noah Anthony Stelmok lives with his wife, Laura and
Workshop: Best Foot Forward, Friday, January 21, 3:00 pm,
Independence Room
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done general volunteer work for the club as well. In 2004 she
helped on the First Event committee, and in 2005 and -06 she
managed First Event. In other areas, she has done volunteer work
for IFGE, In the greater LGBT community, she has been on the
board of directors of the New Bedford Alliance of Gays Lesbians
And Supporters, President of the Fall River Alliance of Lesbians,
Gays, and Allies, and is presently co/chair of SouthCoast equality in New Bedford, MA. She received her Masters of Social
Work in 2008 and her LCSW that same year. She presently
works as a clinical social worker specializing in LGBT issues.
Workshop: You’re Not Alone, Saturday, January 22, 1:00
pm, location to be announced on the message board
Burt Webb, M.D., was born and raised in California in a small
farming community. He attended Stanford University and earned
a degree in Human Biology, then went to Tulane Med School
which led to a residency in obstetrics and gynecology in Phoenix.
He specializes in laparoscopic surgery, aesthetic vaginal surgery
and for the last 8 years also transgender surgery. He is married
with four children. Dr. Webb will be available for private consultations at First Event 2011, anytime Friday evening or on Saturday all day. He can be reached by email at [email protected] or
at his office number 480-425-8700 -- please ask for Tammy when
scheduling a consult.
Workshop: Vaginectomy: Why This is the Most Important
Procedure in FTM Surgery
Workshop: What Do I Need to Know About a Hysterectomy?
January 22, 9:00 am and 10:00 am, Constitution Room
Mark Zukowski, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a Northwestern-trained
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who practices on the North Shore
of Chicago. He has an international reputation in face and body
feminization. He performs the full range of face and body feminization procedures as well as micrograft hair transplantation in
order to create a full and naturally feminine hairline. Dr. Zukowski specializes in proven state-of-the-art technology such as endoscopic minimal scar techniques, suspension neck contouring, high
speed burring for bone sculpting and tracheal shaving, and large
volume fat-grafting for buttock enhancement in order to provide
safe, individualized, cost-effective, and high-quality results that
he guarantees. He served in the U.S. Navy attaining the rank of
Commander at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, and was in charge of the busiest plastic surgery department of
any military in the world. He has an unparalleled depth of
knowledge and experience in natal male cosmetic surgery of the
face and body. He is the author of over 30 articles and book
chapters with an international reputation in cosmetic plastic surgery of the face and body. For more information about his practice, go to www.facesculptor.com.
Workshop: Individualized Advanced Surgical Techniques for
Global Face, Body and Hair Feminization in Both the
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