Work and Community Experiences

Education

Golden Gate University,
Undergraduate Studies - International Management

Work Experience – Most Recent

Transgender Law Center , a California civil rights organization
Deputy Director, 2005 – ongoing

Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum , a national advocacy organization
Program Coordinator/ Trainer, 2004 –2005

SF DPH , Treatment Access Program
Assessment and Placement Officer, 2002 –2004

SF DPH , Tom Waddell Health Center – Windsor Hotel Project
Case Manager, 1999 –2002 

Gay.com, HIV Life
Advisor/ Writer , 1998- 2005

Community Experience  

Asian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center
Board Member/ Public Policy Officer , 2002 – ongoing

Compton’s Cafeteria Riot 40th Comemoration (website)
Lead Organizer, 2006

San Francisco Pride – a non-profit organization that produces annual event in San Francisco to commemorate, celebrate, educate and liberate the diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities
Board Member , 1998 – 2005

San Francisco Transgender Empowerment Advocacy and Mentorship
Founding Member, 2002 – 2006 

Trans March 2004, 2005 – first pre-Pride celebratory event in San Francisco for and by the transgender communities
Founder, 2004 – 2005

UCSF People of Color Studies
Community Advisor, 2002 – ongoing 

Mayoral Appointments

HIV Service Planning Council, oversees the prioritization and allocation of Ryan White CARE Act Title I and II funds
Council Member , 2000 – 2004

San Francisco Human Rights Commission works to provide leadership and advocacy to secure, protect and promote human rights for all people. It was established in 1964 by City Ordinance, and became a Charter Commission in 1990.
Commissioner , 2004 – Ongoing

Recent Speaking Engagements & Presentations

Transgender Youth of Color and HIV ( HRSA, GWU)

2006

1 st Annual API HIV Awareness Day ( San Francisco )

2005
Keynote, Gender Blast

2004
San Francisco Sex Information Volunteer Training

2004
Transgender Day of Remembrance ( San Francisco )

2002
Transgender Care Conference ( San Francisco )

2000, 2004
Transgender Care Conference (Statewide)

2005
Transgender Day of Remembrance ( San Francisco )

2002

Awards

KQED Local Hero Award

2006

Bill Klaus Award ( Harvey Milk Democratic Club)

2005
Community Hero Award ( St Francis Memorial Hospital)

2003
AIDS Hero Award 

2002
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