Ithaca College

Mara Keisling, Executive Director of the National Center for Transgender Equality will speak at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday October 9 in the VIP Room of the  A&E Center.

Mara's presentation will provide a national picture of transgender rights, including a perspective on New York State issues. Her presentation will be followed by an opportunity for Q & A. Attendees are invited to bring their lunches; fresh fruit, vegetables, sweet treats and beverages will be provided.

Mara Keisling is the founding Executive Director of the National Center for Transgender Equality. Mara is a transgender identified woman and a parent. As one of the nation’s leading voices for transgender equality, Mara has appeared on news outlets and is regularly quoted in hundreds of national and local print and broadcast media. Since NCTE was founded in 2003, the organization was part of coalition efforts that have won significant advances in transgender equality. Mara is a graduate of Penn State University and did her graduate work at Harvard University in American Government.

Sponsored by the Center for LGBT Education, Outreach & Services.

To view the calendar of events listing, click here: http://events.ithaca.edu/event/transgender_rights_landscape_with_speaker_mara_keisling#.VCBevBbInZc

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Luca Maurer at lmaurer@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-7394. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.