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Bringing together trans leaders across the United States to build community and drive progress.

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This is your permission to take up space, exactly as you are.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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The deadline for the Mobilize Power Fund is almost here!
The fund is offering up to $10K for orgs led by trans, queer, gender non-conforming, & intersex people of color under 35.
⏰ Deadline is Oct 7

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Mobilize Power Fund at Third Wave Fund
Rapid response fund that resources gender justice organizations met with unanticipated, time-sensitive threats or opportunities.
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September 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Looking for a values-aligned job you can do remotely?

🧵 Remote roles at GLSEN, The Trevor Project, The ACLU, and The Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project
August 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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AJ Freno, professor, researcher, and NTLC’s VP for Programming, shares how they’re building spaces where trans people can thrive.
Dive into their story here:
NTLC Team Spotlight: How AJ Freno is Empowering Trans Leaders Across All Career Paths
AJ Freno’s personal life and identity are deeply entwined with their professional experience and aspirations. Ever since high school, they have been committed to giving back to the communities clos…
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July 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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It’s been almost 6 months since we launched, and in that time, we’ve...
👉 Featured in @assignedmedia.org & @19thnews.org
👉 Hosted our first live panel on community organizing
👉 Opened applications for our 1st Summit in Oct.
👉 Our Founder & VP represented us at the Ntl Trans Visibility March
July 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Things are hard right now, and they will likely continue to be so. But today, we're reflecting on the power of healing.

"Abolition and healing justice are life-long and generational work" - Adaku Utah

📷 Graphic credit: Adaku Utah, a Queer social justice facilitator, coach, and artist
A vibrant, hand-drawn illustration filled with colorful text and visuals about healing justice. Central text reads, "Healing Justice with Adaku Utah," surrounded by phrases like "Abolition is healing justice," "Honor ground into legacy," and "How might we create systems and structures that prioritize care?" Other words include "Black, Indigenous, and POC bodies are inherently valuable, worthy, and necessary" and "We are in the practice of self-determination, embodiment, and holding each other sacred (listening)." The background is filled with earthy tones, nature-inspired doodles, and interconnected ideas about healing, justice, and community care.
July 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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We’re 25% of the way there! We’re one step closer to reaching our $1,000 goal by July 31.

Your support fuels trans leadership and builds a brighter future for our community.
A graphic promoting the "Summer Pledge Drive" with bold pastel text at the top. The text reads, "Summer Pledge Drive: Help us reach our goal." Below, it says, "We're working to raise $1,000 by July 31," with the date circled in red. On the right side, there’s a thermometer graphic showing progress, with the level partially filled in green.
July 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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While they defund our lifelines, we become each other's safety nets. The revolution happens in our communities, AND in Congress.
Black and white photo of protesters holding signs including prominent 'TOGETHER WE STAND' banner. Overlay text box reads 'NTLC DEEPLY CONDEMNS THE PASSAGE OF THE SO-CALLED ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL' followed by 'This bill will decimate programs like Medicaid, CHIP, and SNAP for millions of Americans.' 'MILLIONS IMPACTED' in large text with blue oval highlight. Main text discusses how MAGA extremists chose tax breaks for billionaires over constituents, mentions removal of gender affirming care ban provision, and warns about Medicaid cuts affecting 1 in 4 transgender Americans. Also notes Planned Parenthood defunding provision impacting 200 health centers and restricting transgender access to reproductive and gender-affirming care. A pair of hands are holding up a beige sign against pink and blue background. Sign reads 'FOLLOW NTLC FOR MORE UPDATES ON ANTI-TRANS FEDERAL LEGISLATION' in purple text. Website 'transleadership.org' appears at bottom with NTLC logo.
July 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Meet JN Hernández, our VP for Finance and a tech wizard with a passion for community organizing! Read their story: shorturl.at/piD6H
JN Hernández, a smiling individual with medium-length dark hair, wearing a colorful beaded necklace and a black top. The text reads, "How JN Hernández is using finance as a tool for trans justice."
July 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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We’re incredibly proud of our Founder and Executive Vice President, Lily E. Rood, for speaking at the Christopher Street Project & National Trans Visibility March Session.

Want to support our work? Head to transleadership.org
📬 Apply for an open volunteer position
💵 Support our summer pledge drive
June 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Meet Lex Stewart, NTLC’s VP for Communications!

From career coaching to building community, Lex is helping emerging LGBTQ+ leaders step into their confidence and authenticity.

Read how Lex is shaping the future at NTLC: shorturl.at/OzrTU

#TransLeadership #LGBTQCommunity
June 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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We're extending the deadline to apply for open positions on the NTLC team!

Have a knack for budgeting or financial strategy? ➡️ Take a look at our Finance roles

Enjoy fostering inclusivity and driving equity initiatives? ➡️ Consider joining Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Graphic with a black background featuring two upward-pointing arrows, one green and one blue, symbolizing growth. The text reads: 'Ready to take your leadership to the next level?' in bold white, green, and blue font. Below it says, 'Applications to join the NTLC's team are open now through JUNE 30,' with 'JUNE 30' highlighted in a blue box. A pink stamp in the corner reads 'EXTENDED.
June 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Join us next week at our Community Organizing Panel!

Hear from:
✨ Cecelia Rose LaPointe (wiin/they)
✨ Adrien Lawyer (he/him)
✨ Adaku Utah (all pronouns)
✨ Tre’Andre Carmel Valentine (he/they)

#TransLeadership #CommunityOrganizing #LGBTQLeadership #NTLC #LaunchToLead
Graphic promoting a virtual panel hosted by the National Transgender Leadership Council titled 'Launching Leadership in Community Organizing' on June 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM EDT. The top section features a pink background with event details and the NTLC logo. Below, four panelists are pictured with their names, pronouns, and titles: Cecelia Rose LaPointe (wiin/they), Adrien Lawyer (he/him), Adaku Utah (all pronouns), and Tre’Andre Carmel Valentine (he/they). The bottom text invites viewers to join a conversation on leadership for trans and non-binary community organizers. Includes a registration link and 'Launch to Lead' and NTLC logos.
June 12, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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🚨 Volunteer Opportunity! 🚨
We're looking for an Associate VP for Fundraising (Remote, ~3 hrs/week) to lead donor engagement, grant writing, and fundraising efforts.

Details & application: transleadership.org/apply/
#Fundraising #VolunteerOpportunity #LGBTQLeadership
Apply!
Ready to take your leadership to the next level? Apply to join the NTLC’s team today. The National Transgender Leadership Council (NTLC) is excited to invite our community to apply for severa…
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June 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Passionate about using tech for social good? Join the NTLC as our new Vice President for Technology to lead tech strategy, optimize our systems, and support virtual events.

➡️ Apply here: transleadership.org/apply/

#VolunteerOpportunity #LGBTQIA #TransLeadership #Hiring
Apply!
Ready to take your leadership to the next level? Apply to join the NTLC’s team today. The National Transgender Leadership Council (NTLC) is excited to invite our community to apply for severa…
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June 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Join our first event on June 18th!

🗨️ What would you like to learn from experienced community organizers? Drop your questions in the comments, & they might inspire our panel discussion.

#CommunityOrganizing #LeadershipPanel #SaveTheDate #LGBTQIA
A graphic with a calendar background and bold blue text that reads, "Community Organizing Panel." Above it, a blue banner says, "Mark Your Calendars!" The date, "June 18th," is highlighted in blue and pink. At the bottom, a speech bubble asks, "If you could ask an experienced community organizer one thing, what would it be?" The NTLC logo is in the top center.
May 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Trans healthcare is under attack.
☎️ Need to find your senator? Head to Senate.gov > Senators > "Contact Your Senator"
A black background and white, blue, and pink text. The main text reads: "Our healthcare is under attack. But trans leaders are ready to fight back." Below is a call to action: "Join us in taking action" with a pink arrow pointing right. The NTLC logo is at the bottom center. Black background with white text explaining recent legislative threats to healthcare for trans individuals. Key phrases, such as "even as our community comes under attack" and "trans leaders are standing up and fighting back," are highlighted in blue. A black background with white text describing advocacy efforts to protect trans healthcare. Key text, such as "No matter what, we'll keep fighting," is highlighted in pink. The message is signed by Lily E. Rood and Jay Jones, both identified with "she/her" pronouns. A call to action, "Take action with us!" is included. A black background with bold white text at the top: "Take Action:". Below, text urges readers to contact U.S. Senators to protect Medicaid coverage for trans healthcare, providing a phone number: "(202) 224-3121."
May 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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NTLC is growing!
Head to transleadership.org/apply/
May 29, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Free expression is a hallmark of the First Amendment.

All our rights are in jeopardy when trans peoples’ freedom to exist is undermined.
Pink and purple graphic with white text that reads, "Trans liberation is tied to all of our freedoms" with a white ACLU logo.
May 27, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Join us at our first annual National Transgender Leadership Summit this October!

📅Sign up for event updates at transleadership.org/summit-2025/
A poster for the National Transgender Leadership Summit. The text reads 'SAVE THE DATE, OCT. 4-6, 2025,' followed by details about the event at Mount Holyoke College, including keynote speakers, workshops, and community activities. It highlights Janetta Johnson, CEO of the TGI Justice Project, and includes a QR code for updates. Graphics show people holding signs that say 'TRANS,' 'LEADERS,' and 'SUMMIT.' The event is sponsored by the National Transgender Leadership Council and is hosted by the Weissman Center for Leadership.
May 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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What books have made you the leader you are today? #WorldBookDay
Read some of our team's selections:
The cover of the book "Middlesex" by Jeffrey Eugenides is centered, with a gold sticker indicating it won the Pulitzer Prize. Below, a quote from AJ Freno, Vice President for Programming, says this book made them think critically about gender as fluid and changeable. The cover of "I Hope We Choose Love: A Trans Girl’s Notes from the End of the World" by Kai Cheng Thom is shown, featuring a large red flower. Below is a quote from Lily E Rood, Executive Vice President, describing the book’s impact and its message about the power of love in social justice work. Covers of two books by Akwaeke Emezi, "Bitter" and "Pet," are displayed side by side. Below, a quote from Forest Cusolito, Vice President for Administration, praises the books for their messages about advocacy and their emotional impact.
April 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Trans leaders are shaping the future—this #TransDayOfVisibility, tell us about one who inspires you! ✊🌈
March 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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New on our blog: team spotlight featuring NTLC Founder Lily E. Rood. Read more about her story here at shorturl.at/AUilU #TransLeadership #NTLC
NTLC Team Spotlight: How Lily E. Rood Is Building Pathways for Trans Leaders
Lily E. Rood’s decision to found a nonprofit dedicated to trans leadership was the product of years of experience in organizing alongside peers and mentors. From leading projects to serving on coll…
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March 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Want to stay updated on our Launch to Lead events? Join our email list! We're finalizing exciting speakers in art, government, social services and more this spring.
Sign up @ transleadership.org
NTLC - The National Transgender Leadership Council
The National Transgender Leadership Council (NTLC) strives to create programming, highlighted by an annual national conference, that brings together trans leaders across the United States in order …
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March 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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We've evolved! NTLCC is now NTLC - National Transgender Leadership Council. Why? Our work extends beyond conferences to year-round leadership development. Same mission, broader impact!
March 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM