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2. Recognize the historical context of erasure and the power of queer and trans individuals to create and sustain hope

3. Outline how EBPs can be adapted for TGE individuals to better support them in the current socio-political context

4. List 5 ways psychologists can advocate for change to support TGE youth

Christy L. Olezeski (she/her) is a child and adolescent clinical psychologist and Associate Professor in the departments of Psychiatry, Pediatrics and the Child Study Center at the Yale School of Medicine. She is also the co-founder and director of the Yale Pediatric Gender Program, an interdisciplinary program serving transgender and gender diverse individuals 3-25 and their families throughout the state of Connecticut and in 7 outside states. Along with providing comprehensive clinical care for transgender and gender diverse youth, Dr. Olezeski engages in mentorship, education and research. She is passionate about advocating for the rights of transgender youth, and the liberation of all individuals. Dr. Olezeski has been fortunate to mentor learners in the departments of Psychiatry, Divinity School, School of Public Health and the Child Study Center. She was the recipient of the Outstanding Supervisor Award and Chairman’s Award in the Department of Psychiatry in 2022 and was awarded the Community Partnership Award from the Connecticut Psychological Association in 2024.

Dr. Nicolas Meade (he/they) is a child and adolescent trauma psychologist and serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. He is an attending psychologist for the Yale Gender Program, contributing to an interdisciplinary team that delivers comprehensive, evidence-based healthcare for transgender and gender-expansive youth and their families. Dr. Meade is a firm believer in the importance of community in fostering healing and is dedicated to providing culturally humble, collaborative care to all their patients. Advocacy is a fundamental principle for Dr. Meade, and he integrates this commitment into his research, supervision, and teaching practices.