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Game Changing Leaders In The South

GCM
Game Changing Leaders In The South
As we are ended road stops through Real Talk on the Road we want to continue to respond to the needs and feedback from community members. GCM is mobilizing and centering of black trans men and trans masc leaders from the Southeast region. We have heard and learned during our stops that community connections and tangible information is needed to help improve and impact trans masc health and well-being.
As trans masc have been often excluded from conversations and policies surrounding our health now is the time to bridge the gap and this pilot cohort and summit will address the barriers and begin to fill those gaps. The Real Talk state organizers will be placed into a leadership development cohort (11 members) focusing advocacy, policy, and health education. Halfway through the Game Changing Men will hold a summit in conjunction with the 2024 Naesm Conference

Game Changing Leaders of the South
Calling All Black & Latinx Transmen in the Deep South!
We’re excited to announce our 2nd year for Game Changing Leaders of the South Cohort applications are now open until January 31, 2025.
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​This cohort is an incredible opportunity for Black & Latinx transmen who are:

Working at the intersections of sexual and reproductive health & the HIV epidemic

Living in the Deep South

Emerging leaders in your community

Able to commit to the program from February to July(This includes virtual meetings, coaching sessions, and the Summit in Los Angeles!)
What’s in it for you?
This 6-month cohort will provide:

Professional development sessions

Networking opportunities with Game Changing Men and other organizations across the country

Future engagement opportunities in impactful health work
If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to level up your leadership, this is your moment.
*PLEASE NOTE:* Completing this application DOES NOT guarantee selection for the program.
Game Changing Leaders Inaugural Cohort




Aiko Finnesse
Dana Brooks
Sincere Porter


Quami Crawford
Twan McGary

Tyrell Lowery

Program Coach


Malachi Allen
Sybastian Smith

Kresli Washington
Sybastian is a Black trans man, LGBTQ+ social justice advocate, consultant, organizer, Certified Health Educator and Medical Assistant of over fifteen years. As the Organizing Director at the National Center for Transgender Equality, a major part of his role involves leading the creation of community education, engagement and mobilization projects. These projects include, but are not limited to, speaking publicly about trans rights, trainings on various trans focused topics, participating in and leading coalition building efforts, as well as community/organizational outreach. As the organizing lead for the Southern region of the U.S., he tracks legislation and creates action taking initiatives for LGBTQIA+ community members in these states. Sybastian has many years of expertise consulting, working alongside and organizing outreach events in partnership with national, local, grassroot and community-based organizations