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Raffi Freedman-Gurspan
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Public Engagement Specialist | Human Rights & Gender Equality Expert| Government and Non-Profit Experienced Leader | Award-Winning Advocate
Thank you to all of those who have served our nation honorably in our armed forces including my boyfriend, my family members, dear friends and colleagues. We will never forget you, our veterans, and your noble service. #VeteransDay #Veterans #USA
November 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🌈✨ On this National Coming Out Day, I celebrate living openly and authentically — out as an LGBTQ community member since 1999 and as a transgender woman since I transitioned in 2007.
October 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM
On Tuesday August 18, 2015 I got up and got ready for my first day at the Presidential Personnel Office at the Obama-Biden Administration White House. I had worked in government positions before though this was my first experience with a federal level job. This time would be very different.
August 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈💍💍Remembering this moment from 10 years ago this evening. May the past struggle, determination, hard work and dedication to justice inspire us to continue the important journey and campaign ahead. #MarriageEquality #SCOTUS #10thanniversary #LGBTQ
June 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
My final Shabbat at my soon-to-be former home in DC. I’ve enjoyed the serenity of innumerable Friday nights at this window that looks over at the National Zoo and Rock Creek Park, celebrating the end of the week and the holy sabbath. I’ll miss this place immensely. #Shabbat #Fridaynights #DC
May 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
“Come Spirit. Help us sing the story of our land. You are our Mother. We your field of corn. We rise out of the soul of you.”

Today I turn 38 years old.
May 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM
After 11 years of living in #DC, I’m moving back to my hometown of #Boston #Massachusetts. I’m pleased to share that I have accepted a job with @massgov.bsky.social and the #Healey Admin as the Associate Director of the Federal Funding & Infrastructure Office. I begin May 19.
May 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Happy Beltane and May Day! Celebrating the start of the lighter half of the year and standing in solidarity with working people and their families and communities everywhere! 🌹☀️💐👨🏾‍🔧👷🏾☺️👮🏻👨🏻‍🚒👩🏽‍✈️👩🏼‍🏫👨🏾‍⚕️👩🏻‍⚖️🧑🏿‍🌾👨🏼‍💼👩🏻‍🏭👩‍💻🧑🏻‍🔬 #MayDay #InternationalWorkersDay #Summer #May #Beltane
May 1, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Oíche Bhealtaine Shona Dhaoibh! Happy Beltane Eve/May Day Eve! The arrival of “summer” in old Celtic tradition with the long days and short nights begins. Romance, enchantment and magic are in the air. #Beltane #May #Summer #Celtic ☀️🦌🌺🌷🔥🪵💘💝
April 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM
While I am not a Catholic, I became a huge fan of Pope Francis and his work and teachings that emphasized love, inclusion, peace and addressing head on poverty.

I mourn the Pope’s passing with all those around the world.

May his memory be a blessing and symbol of peace always.
April 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🏳️‍⚧️Happy Transgender Day of Visibility to All! We are proud to be transgender, we are not afraid and we shall remain.🏳️‍⚧️ #TDOV #Transgender #Trans #Transpeople #Transwomen #Transmen #Nonbinary #GenderEquality
March 31, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Feels like a summer day today here in DC! #March #Spring #Sunday
March 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Excited for #openingday as I’m headed to #nationals park for our first game of the year against the #phillies this afternoon. 🇺🇸⚾️🌸💖🤍🩶💖
March 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I made the red snapper dish again but followed the recipe (mostly) since I had more of ingredients this time around. On a bed of couscous and salad. I’ll link the recipe in the comments below! 🇮🇹🐟🥗🌾
March 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Excited that today is the last official day of winter before spring begins tomorrow. It will be in the upper 70s today in the District - cannot wait! #GirlsLikeUs #Spring #Sunshine 🌸☀️💋
March 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🌸🌸Spring is arriving the first cherry blossoms have emerged in their majestic pink. 🌸🌸 #Spring
March 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Lá fhéile pádraig sona daoibh! Happy St. Patrick’s Day to You All! 🇮🇪🇺🇸☘️🐑🥧🍻🌈💚🤍🧡 #StPatricksDay
March 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Looking forward to a night of networking and community with folks in New York City! 🗽🍎🇺🇸👠👠💃🏻💕 #NYC #LGBTQ #GirlsLikeUs
March 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Happy International Women’s Day it’s our day!
IWD 2025 campaign theme is ‘Accelerate Action.’ Collectively, we can Accelerate Action for gender equality. Step forward in solidarity for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 on March 8 to help #AccelerateAction #IWD #IWD2025 #AllWomen #GenderEquality
March 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
New glasses - what do you all think?
February 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
@petebuttigieg2028.bsky.social is 100 percent right - just despicable words from #POTUS in an hour of tragedy and grief.
January 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
January 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Happy #LunarNewYear to all my friends and colleagues celebrating (now in Asia) and soon tomorrow in the Western Hemisphere! Happy Year of the Snake! 🐍🧧🇨🇳🇭🇰🇹🇼🇲🇴🇻🇳🇸🇬🇲🇾🇧🇳🇰🇷
January 29, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Don’t give up, my love, this life is too precious to let go in defeat. Fight, fight, fight!
January 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Today is my final day at the U.S. Department of Transportation. I am proud to have been Secretary Buttigieg’s Principal Deputy Director of Public Engagement for the last 3 years. I wish everyone departing as well as those remaining the best of luck! #BidenHarris #USDOT #TeamPete
January 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM