Alexander has spoken at various colleges, universities and groups about his experiences as a transgender person, as well as his work with transgender youth. He was co-founder of the Kitsap County LGBT youth group, and the SeaBoyz social and online forum in Seattle.
In his "free time," Alexander runs an online forum for the western Massachusetts trans community, provides trainings and consultations for local organizations, and serves as Director of TAEO (Transgender Advocacy, Education and Outreach) for HeartStrong.
Alexander also appears in the documentary film "TransformNation" by filmmaker Alex Depaz (Debut screening 11/17/07) and in the short film "Alex in Progress" by filmmaker Leigh Orsillo (April 2008).
Alexander currently resides in western Massachusetts, where he is a full-time student.
Speaking Engagement History:
• PFLAG, Olympia, WA, April 2003
• Evergreen College, Olympia, WA, Fall 2003
• Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA, October 2004
• Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA, February 2005
• Evergreen College, Olympia, WA, Spring 2005
• YouthCare, Seattle, WA, June 2005
• Maury Povich Show, New York, NY, January 2006
• University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN, November 2006
• Trans Day of Remembrance, Northampton, MA, Nov. 2006
• Trans Teen Movie Event, Northampton, MA, Nov. 2006
• Community Action, Greenfield, MA, March 2007
• University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, March 2007
• Trans Health Conference, Philadelphia, PA, April 2007
• Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, April 2007
• GLBT Youth Support Training Institute (sponsored by GLYS), Worcester, MA, Jan 2008
• Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA, May 2008
• New England Trans Pride March, Northampton, MA, June 2008
• Department of Children and Families, Springfield, MA, February 2009
• Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA, March 2009
• MA Community College Conference on Teaching, Learning, and Student Development, Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield, MA, April 2009
• Community Action Youth Programs, Greenfield, MA, June 2009
• Holyoke Community College, October 2009
• Holyoke Community College, November 2009
• Bentley University, Waltham, MA, November 2009
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My Story: Growing up Queer and Transgender
• St. Martins University, Lacey, WA, April 2003
My Story: Growing up Queer and Transgender
My Story: Growing up Queer and Transgender
Panelist on transgender topics
Panelist on transgender topics
My Story: Growing up Queer and Transgender
Working With Transgender Youth/Transgender 101
Talk show guest regarding transgender experience
My Own Skin: A Transgender Experience
Transcending Survival: A Speech for the Day of Remembrance
Facilitator for discussion following film screening
Workshop Presenter: Trans 101/Becoming a Trans-Competent Provider (with D. Shlasko)
Panelist: On working with transgender youth & as an activist in the GLBTQ community
Workshop Presenter: Couples: The Challenges & Joys of Transition
Panelist: Transgender issues in the workplace
Workshop Presenter: Trans 101/Supporting Transgender Youth
Universities in Transition: A review of transgender issues and their relation to university campuses
Raise Your Voice! (Speaker at rally following march)
Workshop Presenter: Transgender 101
Workshop Co-Presenter: Transgender Language and Etiquette (Part of the TransCampus Series)
Workshop Co-Presenter: Transgender Language and Etiquette (Part of the TransCampus Series)
Workshop Presenter: Transgender 101 and Working with Transgender Youth
My Story: Growing up Queer and Transgender (Intro to Sociology class)
My Story: Growing up Queer and Transgender (Sociology of Sex and Gender class)
My Story: Growing up Queer and Transgender (Transgender Literature class)
Transgender Issues in the Classroom and the Workplace (All campus presentation)
References available for all speaking engagements