John Mckinley
I am currently working toward my Bachelor degree in Health Educator. I now hold two Associate degree in Social And Behavioral Science and Health Education. Attended City College of San Francisco and University of San Francisco with a focus specializing with a community building and evaluating organizational outcomes. Worked earlier in the HIV field in these different states North Carolina, Florida and California. For the last four years I have focused on helping the least of communities (Black and brown people) find permanent or transition housing. Working with one of largest Shelters system in San Francisco to help to lower the impact of a systemically oppression systems that lock Black and brown communities out. As a former sex worker, I currently working as a Case manager for St James Infirmary that help to find resources for ex and current sex worker. Volunteers at TGIJP, work with former incarcerated Trans women and none genders conforming communities with letter writing project and consult on organizational restructure concerns.
Edward Powell
International Makeup Artist Edward Powell has been changing the way women do makeup and see themselves for over 13yrs. His early beginnings in NY saw him perfecting his skill with such Artist as Sam Fine, Bobbi Brown, Vincent, Longo, Cynde Watson and many others. He has done work at Fashion Week for such Designers as Imitation of Christ, Amsale, Peter Som, Roland Mouret, Karl Lagerfeld just to name a few. Whether it is here in the U.S. or in Moscow, Montreal, or other European Countries, Edward's makeup style makes a difference in the lives of his clients. Always in demand, Edward's makeup can be seen on Celebrites such as, Marsha Gay Harden (Oscar, Tony Award winner), Dee Dee Bridgewater (Tony, Grammy Award winner), Bonnie Bernstien (ESPNW), and also on "The Wendy Williams Show", "Good Morning America", "ESPNW", as well as numerous industry powerhouse magazines. Edward is ALWAYS doing
work to expand his knowledge, connect with all sectors of the industry, and bring a "old-school" approach into the modern landscape of Makeup and Social Media! It is Edward's work with the Non-Profit Organization "Hearts of Gold" (www.heartsofgold.org) that brings him the most pleasure. As an Executive Committee Member he is able to create projects and events that will help change the lives of the Homeless Women and Children that the organization serves. The annnual HOG Gala is the highlight of the year and has the distinction of having Edward as the Lead Makeup Artist. With his new venture Troy Edwards, Edward is looking to bring a new dimention to his talent and also bring practicality and beauty into a coehesive relationship
Jahlove Serrano is a health educator youth advocate HIV/AIDS activist androgynous model/runway coach /Drag Queen/background dancer/and choreographer to the stars. He's a Guatemalan/American native of Bronx New York. Contracted HIV a couple of days shy of his 16th birthday he decided to take a leadership role amongst his peers and community to be very public with his HIV status to combat the ignorance and stigma around HIV/AIDS. He's working in the field of HIV/AIDS prevention, outreach and research. He's working hard on a global, national, city and local level to address the needs of HIV positive and negative youth. Jahlove has worked with NYC AIDS institute, National Gay Mens Advocacy Coalition, The Global Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS North America (GNP+NA), AIDS ALLIANCES, The White House, and The Department of Health. He's currently on a national campaign called "HIV stops with me” NYC "In Care" campaign and Janssen Positively fearless Global campaign. Jahlove uses his entertainment platform to promote HIV/AIDS Awareness and education throughout the United States and beyond.
Mijn Name is BeyonG Veldkamp. I am a human right fighter. I am one of the pride ambassador. Was born in Suriname. I am the founder of Trans United in 2013 and I am the vice president of Trans United Europa. I work as a social worker and help LGBTQI Plus people in Amsterdam.
This year I start my own empowering and coaching organization. In my work I help other people from and experience expert . I help out with gender , sexual issue, and healthcare advise.
In 2017 I had the honored to win the Jos Brink Innovation Price .
This is a video from that special day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsjjVsFj3IE
Some Links with Interview about me and my work- They are in dutch
https://transmagazine.nl/ken-je-geschiedenis/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmrRykxiF5M
https://www.facebook.com/cocnederland/videos/10156738137684832
Mine Slogan in Life is Be you and One Love.
I don´t give up and I am unstoppable.
We are the changes.
Alex Andrews is a sex worker with lived experience under criminalization of consensual sex work. She is the Co-Founder of SWOP Behind Bars. Alex has been working with men, women and trans individuals who have been incarcerated and also have experience in the sex industry and works to reduce the shame, discrimination and stigma of sex work by showing up at community meetings and town hall discussions on trafficking and using herself as an example to demonstrate that sex workers are just like everyone else. She has been called a “watchdog” of anti trafficking activity and is committed to the unification of sex worker rights in the United States. Alex recently lost her partner of more than 25 years in October, 2022. Her loss has brought new compassion to the work, although it is harder without the support of her beloved Michael. She has 2 Golden Retrievers named Bella and Lexi.