This session will train health professionals to become effective advocates for gender-affirming care at the institutional, state, and federal levels. Amid growing legislative, administrative, and regulatory challenges to transgender health care, health professionals have a unique role and responsibility to advocate for inclusive, evidence-based policies. This session will provide participants with actionable tools to address barriers to care, counter misinformation, and build coalitions to support gender-affirming care access.

Skills Addressed:

• Framing messages to counter opposition to gender-affirming care.
• Navigating legislative processes to advocate for inclusive healthcare policies.
• Building partnerships with policymakers, organizations, and community advocates to advance transgender health equity.