Steph DeNormand, Trans Health Program Patient Advocate
Joined Fenway in May 2018.
Education: Bachelor’s in Biology, St. Lawrence University; Master’s in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, University at Albany.
What inspired you to become a Transgender Health Patient Advocate?
I always hoped to find a way to combine my interests in medical and health sciences with my passion for LGBTQ advocacy. This position allows me to continue to learn and use the knowledge that I have in both of these areas, and to have a direct impact on the trans community.
What brought you to Fenway Health?
Fenway Health’s reputation for working with LGBTQ communities, as well as the opportunity to work in this specific role. The trans community is especially important to me, and Fenway Health’s commitment to respecting trans identities was, and continues to be, particularly meaningful.
What do you like most about being a Transgender Health Patient Advocate?
Being a resource. I have always loved sharing my knowledge with others and this position allows me to do just that, while helping and working with a community I care deeply about.
When you have time off, what do you get up to?
I enjoy reading, various forms of crafts, and spending time outdoors.
Can you tell us a little about your schooling and formal training?
I went to St. Lawrence University for a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Gender and Sexuality. I then earned a Master’s in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies with foci in trans identities, queer theory, and pedagogy from University at Albany, while also teaching courses on feminism and pedagogy.
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