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Rooted & Rising

Honoring our Past, Empowering our Future

What We Do

Our mission is to strengthen and empower local communities by hosting conferences and offering educational workshops, peer support groups, and community-building events that foster resilience, belonging, and mutual aid. 

Our Values

Focus: We center the experiences of Black Trans community members.

Inclusion:  We welcome all learners into spaces of learning and support.

Empowerment: We help people build knowledge, confidence, and resilience.

Community: We believe connection and collaboration are essential for well-being.

 

Integrity: We act transparently and in service of the public good.

Respect: We honor each person’s dignity, experience, and contribution.

Board of Directors and Executives

Excellence. Expertise. Passion.

Our founding board is guiding the formation of Transforming Futures as we complete the steps toward becoming a 501(c)3

Antiona Bowman

Board Member

L. Frances Brown

Board Secretary

Charley Burton

Founder and Executive Director

"In my deepest, darkest moments of despair I must be of service to others"

Shaashawn S. Dial, Ph.D.

Board Treasurer

JaiVyn Whitehead

Board Chair

"The most beautiful souls are those who walked out of the fire, then returned with water for those still in it"

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