Transgender Education Advocates (TEA) of Utah is a 501(c)3 registered non-profit located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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History
Originating in 2003, TEA of Utah was founded under the non-profit umbrella of the Utah Pride Center. From 2003-2006, TEA of Utah began transgender outreach and education, including sponsoring International Transgender Day of Remembrance in Utah. From 2006 to present, TEA of Utah, collaborating with local and national transgender and ally groups, has organized this event. In 2009, TEA of Utah formally separated from the Utah Pride Center and sought to receive their own non-profit status. It was granted in 2010.
TEA of Utah works to educate the public, advocate for LGBT community, and eliminate prejudice and discrimination.
In 2011, Connie Anast-Inman was selected as Executive Director of the organization. She served in this capacity until her resignation June 15, 2015, at which time she presented the reigns to the Board President, Candice Metzler, as the new Executive Director. Vice Chair Alex P. Miller became Board Chair until his death on October 22, 2015.
TEA of Utah consists of nine voting board members.
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TDOR 2013
Salt Lake City mayor Ralph Becker declared November 20, 2013, "International Transgender Day in Utah", the first public acknowledgement of the annual event by a Utah governmental office.
ITDOR was held in Taylorsville, Utah with keynote speaker Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank.
Programs
- Trans* 101 education sessions with government officials, businesses, schools and private individuals
- Individual advocacy in the workplace regarding discrimination.
- Workplace as a Safe Space (© 2014) transition plans for employees
- Summer Social
- LGBTQ Job Fair (Spring and Fall)
- Sponsor of the Royal Court of the Golden Spike Empire (member of the International Court System)
- Sponsor of Genderevolution Gender Conference in conjunction with the Utah Pride Center, every November
- TDOR, November 20 each year
- Autumn Showcase
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