Panel Discussion
Gender Stories
Thursday, October 18
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers

Join us for a community conversation with Janna Barkin and Nina Friedman. This event will deepen your understanding of gender identity and diversity through storytelling and discussion. Janna is a Sausalito resident and the author of He's Always Been My Son, the inspiring and moving story of the emotional and uplifting journey of raising her transgender son. She also leads a support group for parents and caregivers of transgender and gender expansive and questioning youth at the Spahr Center in San Rafael. Nina is program coordinator for LGBTQ+ youth programs at Spahr Center, the LGBTQ center in Marin. She facilitates youth groups and implements programs for youth and parents. Janna and Nina will share stories, information, and also moderate a diverse panel of youth and adults who are transgender/nonbinary/gender expansive. There will be time for questions and conversation.