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The Psychology Department within the Fulton School of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to improving the well being of our community. Our annual Transgender Health Equity Symposium better-equips current and emerging health professionals to address regional mental and behavioral health needs. Please join us for our third annual symposium.

• Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
• Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Salisbury University, Guerrieri Academic Commons, Assembly Hall (Fourth Floor)

Event Schedule:

• 1:00 pm: On-site check-in
• 1:30 pm: Opening remarks
• 2:00 pm: Keynote: Brittany Yerkes, PA, Chesapeake Healthcare: Rural Realities: Delivering Affirming Trans Healthcare on the Delmarva Peninsula
• 3:00 pm: Communtiy activity; break
• 3:15 pm: Breakout sessions:
  • Breakout 1: Letter Writing for Gender Affirming Care
  • Breakout 2: Transinclusive Education as a Structural Determinant of Health, Dr. Heather J. Matthews
  • Breakout 3: Transcending Barriers: Mental Health Basics for Allies, Stephanie L. Hewitt, LCSW-C
  • Breakout 4: We Deserve Joy: Choosing Happiness in Hard Times, Tony Ferraiolo, Certified Life Coach
• 4:30 pm: Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil
• 4:55 pm: Closing remarks

We welcome donations at any level. Donations help keep our symposium free and open to the public. Donations are accepted online at the . When donating online, please add the words “ Trans Health Symposium” within the field titled “Additional Notes About Your Gift.” Alternatively, donations can be made via the donation form.