he Aqua Foundation for Women, a non-profit organization in Florida, is hosting the Aqua Foundation TransCon, a day-long conference focused on the needs of the transgender community. The conference will take place on September 9, 2023, at the Scott Galvin community center in South Florida. It aims to provide educational resources, healthcare resources, networking opportunities, and social aspects for the transgender community. The theme of the conference is “connecting Community to resources,” aiming to support transgender individuals facing legislation and attacks on their rights. The event is supported by various organizations, including the Children’s Trust of Miami and the YWCA of South Florida. Find out more at AquaFoundation.org.
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Mateo is the new Executive Director of the AQUA Foundation for Women, Florida's only 501c3 focused on improving the lives of LGBTQ+ women through grants, initiatives, and community-building. Mateo’s approach to social justice work is influenced by his professional experience, his academic studies, and his lived experience as a queer, transgender person of color.