October Equity Learning Lab - At the Intersections: Advancing Trans Inclusion in Our Work by Fiona Kanagasingam https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw Please identify specific opportunities to deepen trans inclusion across the following buckets of work. Feel free to ideate on your / your team’s work and/or in other areas across the Foundation’s work. en-us 2024-10-08 14:13:15 UTC 2024-10-15 17:01:22 UTC hello@padlet.com Hello! https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170210788 2024-10-15 13:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170210788 Benefits https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170414818 Making sure we have inclusive benefits for employees - Healthcare, family leave, etc.

]]> 2024-10-15 14:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170414818 Misinformation https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170415507 In Finland, they are teaching their citizens from a young age to identify misinformation. Fund work that finds successful tools for combatting misinformation -- esp. as it relates to the trans community

]]> 2024-10-15 14:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170415507 We can be more explicit in using our voice in states where trans health is being criminalized. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170415654 2024-10-15 14:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170415654 Be prepared to use our voice to speak out on implications of SCOTUS decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti, could be a major indicator of how the court is interpreting Dobbs and the type of healthcare bans the court will allow. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170415771 2024-10-15 14:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170415771 Digital Comms https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170415887 -Lifting up the voice of trans people across our digital channels.

-Actively working against anti-trans rhetoric through narrative change

]]> 2024-10-15 14:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170415887 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170416054 Language has power

]]> 2024-10-15 14:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170416054 Survey Options https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170417138 Are we being standard in our survey options regarding identity to be inclusive of all staff?

]]> 2024-10-15 14:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170417138 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170417357 Demonstrating vulnerability and humanity in our grantmaking, approaches, and practices.

]]> 2024-10-15 14:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170417357 Retention/Care https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170417361 What tips do you have for retaining staff who is trans but at an organization that is no trans-centered/there aren't many of us here? Best practices? Any insight is helpful!

]]> 2024-10-15 14:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170417361 Pronouns https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170417398 Using the right ones!

]]> 2024-10-15 14:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170417398 Divest https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170417930 especially funds that are associated with the criminal justice system

]]> 2024-10-15 14:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170417930 It's exciting to feel the synergy between Trans Inclusion work and the work that THHCS/NJ and other teams are doing to advance the values of the Reproductive Justice movement. These movements are so intertwined and internally consistent. My hope is that we can deepen our programming in both spaces and help build narrative strategies that support all of this work https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170418150 2024-10-15 14:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170418150 Trans kids, trans parents, trans families https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170418248 continue to elevate the services and policies that families need of all types; center our care and tax work on what will remove barriers to resources now, and to ask them to imagine what our future should be.

]]> 2024-10-15 14:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170418248 Seeking representation https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170418305 Ensuring that our communications are reflective of and represent voices who can speak to intersectionality (or the multiple systems of oppression), as well as, reflective of intersectional identities.

]]> 2024-10-15 14:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170418305 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170418600 Trans focus groups to help guide our messaging

]]> 2024-10-15 14:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170418600 Investments https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170418742 How do we ensure that the companies we invest in are trans inclusive?

]]> 2024-10-15 14:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170418742 Deeper Learning https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170418744 Continuing to share opportunities to join communities of practice and learning that are connected to Trans Rights and Racial Justice.

]]> 2024-10-15 14:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170418744 Putting inclusivity at the forefront by using non-binary language in everyday life and communications even if it makes some folks uncomfortable https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170418829 2024-10-15 14:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170418829 Learning! https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170418872 How can our cis-het white colleagues support our trans and gender non-conforming colleagues without speaking over them or decentering their voices?


]]> 2024-10-15 14:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170418872 Agree, but where would we begin? https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170418932 2024-10-15 14:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170418932 How do we have courage and continue to 'say/name it' and make it safe for others to do the same? https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170419044 2024-10-15 14:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170419044 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170419290 Let's keep it real....what is preventing us from leaning into the heart and people work?

]]> 2024-10-15 14:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170419290 Audit? https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170419336 Looking at what we are investing in, not only to prevent harm, but to promote good

]]> 2024-10-15 14:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170419336 How can we make introducing ourselves with gender pronouns more normalized within RWJF and outside of it when we travel? https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170419576 2024-10-15 14:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170419576 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170419928 Are there ways you have observed us doing the "heart work" that we should increase? Are there ways we have NOT shown up that way that we can change?


]]> 2024-10-15 14:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170419928 We have made a little progress with all gender bathrooms, making sure our policy language is gender neutral. And we simply need to make our culture more inclusive, less rigidly gendered, less formal to ensure this is a place where trans people want to work and stay. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170420014 2024-10-15 14:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170420014 Learning and Evaluation https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170420218 What kind of evaluation support might you be looking for? Or how could data/ evaluation processes be funded that could support your efforts?

]]> 2024-10-15 14:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170420218 Use our voice in response to the continuing and shifting policy attacks on trans and queer communities, similar to how we've done in reproductive justice through the Dobbs decision https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170420581 2024-10-15 14:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170420581 jelstein https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170420651 Transgender and gender nonconforming justice is part of all of our work across all teams; we can get more explicit affirming that and expressing that, so we are a reliable and consistent funder for transgender and gender nonconforming led and serving groups.

]]> 2024-10-15 14:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170420651 "Where would we start" https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170420991 This feels like a blocking behavior toward equity. Just because something is hard, doesn't mean it can't be done/we shouldn't do it.

]]> 2024-10-15 14:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170420991 HYBRID vs IN PERSON vs REMOTE https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170421100 are there any insights from trans communities about whether remote work is helpful or harmful and the contexts in which this sense shifts? what might we be assuming that would surprise us not to be true?

]]> 2024-10-15 14:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170421100 Programming that falls in the gap of our focus https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170421166 Have the discussions about the work that may be caught in the gap and sitting in between spaces. Is it falling through the gap because it's truly not a focus or because we have myopia?

]]> 2024-10-15 14:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170421166 Equity Coaching https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170421182 Are we ensuring that all of the equity coaches are rooted in trans inclusion principles and are there ways to continue to the organizational learning to change practices internally and externally?

]]> 2024-10-15 14:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170421182 Healthcare for employees https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170421352 Is there a way to ensure that folks can receive gender affirming care through their plans? And thoughtfulness about families and healthcare when it comes to health insurance

]]> 2024-10-15 14:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170421352 Health care https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170421481 Ensure that our health insurance includes gender affirming care and that we have a fund for transportation to other states if needed

]]> 2024-10-15 14:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170421481 Outreach https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170422053 Ensuring outreach strategies for funding opportunities include trans communities and language is inclusive

]]> 2024-10-15 14:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170422053 Practice & Benefit of Pronouns https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170422217 What are the best practices for using pronouns and making amends when mistakes happen?

]]> 2024-10-15 14:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170422217 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170422963 I am constantly following the Presidential. The fact that I had to question the use of transgenderism tells me that the hatred has become so insidiously baked in that we have to fight all the harder against it.

]]> 2024-10-15 14:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170422963 jelstein https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170422989 I am curious to know about how our current HR policies are inclusive and how they can be made more inclusive.

]]> 2024-10-15 14:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170422989 More Learning! https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170423004 What is the real-life impact of misgendering, dead-naming, or othering our trans and gender non-conforming colleagues?

]]> 2024-10-15 14:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170423004 Pronouns https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170423232 Pronouns can be added to your profile in Workday https://intranet.rwjf.org/node/39917

]]> 2024-10-15 14:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170423232 Should we consider naming trans-explicit (and also disability-explicit) work part of our policy agenda? https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170423367 2024-10-15 14:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170423367 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170423402 Embedding an equity choicepoint in our programming conversations that ensures that we're asking the questions re "trickle up philanthropy," e.g. if we design our work for those who are most affected and in greatest need, then we can have more positive impact for all.

]]> 2024-10-15 14:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170423402 jelstein https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170423504 Let's get concrete about how we can take a more active role in influencing philanthropy.

]]> 2024-10-15 14:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170423504 Inclusive Workplace Design https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170423597 Consider gender-neutral design principles when planning or remodeling office spaces to foster an inclusive environment where trans and non-binary staff and guests feel comfortable.

]]> 2024-10-15 14:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170423597 How can we make cross-cutting approaches and programming a core focus for all teams rather than a priority for none? https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170424143 2024-10-15 14:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170424143 Cross- movement support https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170424303 We are seeing independent abortion providers in supportive states now offering gender affirming care with the same level of compassion and safety. Lots of lessons to be shared in this emerging space.

]]> 2024-10-15 14:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170424303 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170424755 What is the impact of not having a formalized strategy around this work? Has that limited our ability to make an impact? Should this body of work be formalized and formally resourced?

]]> 2024-10-15 14:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170424755 Bringing in identity https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170425245 Recognizing that all naming of identity is voluntary, what can we do to normalize bring in race + identity, including gender identity, as a context that is critical for conversations.

]]> 2024-10-15 14:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170425245 Learning: Inclusion of and information on differing identities in the LGBTQ+ communities, including existing historical literature that highlights the experiences throughout history https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170425929 2024-10-15 14:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170425929 Fund the intermediaries - learn and bring in-house https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170426743 Support intermediary funds that know and are known by Trans organizations, and bake-in learning to identify how to grow RWJF support either through the intermediaries or in-house, or a mix of both.

]]> 2024-10-15 14:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170426743 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170429101 We ain't doing it for ourselves! What more can RWJF be doing to support program staff that are doing this work for their communities? How are they experiencing navigating two distinct roles that are deeply connected to their being?

]]> 2024-10-15 14:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170429101 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170429234 Continue to deepen our work to support cross-movement, cross-coalition organizing and power building, including supporting connections to democracy spaces. In policy, we are doing some of this through our infrastructure investments and there is more to be done.

]]> 2024-10-15 14:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170429234 Training and Awareness https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170430080 Provide education and training on trans inclusion for all employees and ensure unconscious bias training for hiring managers and interview panelists covers specifics on trans bias in this area.

]]> 2024-10-15 14:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170430080 Be intentional https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170431011 How did we become one of the largest Trans funders? How can we be more intentional about what that means and how we are showing up?

]]> 2024-10-15 14:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170431011 Positive Screen https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170432020 Actively seek to invest in funds that support trans communities and are explicit in their race equity focus when choosing investments.

]]> 2024-10-15 14:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170432020 Support trans voices https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170435996 Incorporate reading and written prep (not just for E&C events) that integrate that uplift trans voices and authors, and perspectives.

]]> 2024-10-15 14:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170435996 Trickle up https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170440862 How could implement a "trickle up" approach that focus on solidarity more intentionally?

]]> 2024-10-15 15:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170440862 Performance review https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170441634 Including our equity competencies in performance review -- including opportunities for growth in areas related to trans intersectionality.

]]> 2024-10-15 15:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170441634 Accountability https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170442009 Hold staff and PL's accountable for creating an inclusive environment.

]]> 2024-10-15 15:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170442009 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170443130 NJ Department's New Jersey Health Initiatives program is releasing a CFP to support grassroots organizing groups in the state this fall. Please share any groups working in the state who may be interested in this CFP.

]]> 2024-10-15 15:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170443130 Build communications strategies that are forward thinking https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170444812 That are not just about uplifting pain but the vision of the future (noting we are doing some of this already with the work on the trans survey).

]]> 2024-10-15 15:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170444812 More Programing! https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170513713 Every Program Portfolio and Team should have Queer/Transgender strategy embedded in their work.

]]> 2024-10-15 15:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170513713 Discontinue/Discourage White Supremacist Norms https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170520631 We need to stop policing the way people speak and show up in the workplace. The concept of "professionalism" is a white supremacist norm and true professionalism is demonstrated through the work that gets done. Language/dialect/vernacular, dress, hair, make up, jewelry, etc. are expressions not only of gender and queerness, but also culture, history, background, and family tradition.

]]> 2024-10-15 15:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/ygrsy8pacvcs37uw/wish/3170520631