100- HEATHER WRIGHT – Transgender advocate
Heather Wright turned to the Gender Society 18 years ago after coming out as transgender. “There, I had people I could talk to,” Heather told us. “I benefitted from it greatly. The lady who ran it helped me realized I was not alone. It was the first time I met other trans people face to face. It was a wonderful experience.” The group still meets every Thursday at 7 pm at the Compass Center. When asked about currant challenges facing her community, Heather responds, “I was lucky to work for a company that is progressive and values diversity, but people have had problems keeping jobs when they transition. A couple in our group lost their jobs and another women struggled with work. Unfortunately, she recently committed suicide. She was a good friend of mine.”
