Jonathan Van Ness - Team NCTE Fundraiser · [email protected]

June 1, 2021 at 4:28 PM

Happy Pride, Henny!

National Center for Transgender Equality Hi John,   It's Pride month! And this year, I am SO excited to be working with my friends at the National Center for Transgender Equality to raise money for #GiveOUTDay! While #GiveOUTDay, the only national day of g…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 4:02 PM

[CORRECTION] We're Hiring! Be Our Digital Media Manager!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   Apologies for the confusion in the initial email. The preferred start date for the Digital Media Manager role is June 2021 not June 2020.  ---------------------------------------------------- We are hiring…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 4:01 PM

[CORRECTION] We're Hiring! Be Our Digital Media Manager!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   Apologies for the confusion in the initial email. The preferred start date for the Digital Media Manager role is June 2021 not June 2020.  ---------------------------------------------------- We are hiring…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 12:01 AM

We're Hiring! Be Our Digital Media Manager!

National Center for Transgender Equality John,   The year ahead of us is brimming with new challenges and opportunities for our country and for our communities. We must act strategically to shape the future for transgender people. The stakes are just too …

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 12:01 AM

We're Hiring! Be Our Digital Media Manager!

National Center for Transgender Equality John,   The year ahead of us is brimming with new challenges and opportunities for our country and for our communities. We must act strategically to shape the future for transgender people. The stakes are just too …

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 7:58 PM

In Case You Missed the President's Speech...

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,    In case you missed the news about the 2021 Trans Equality Now Awards last week, President Biden sent a message of support to NCTE to share with our attendees on Trans Day of Visibility. It was such an inc…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 7:58 PM

In Case You Missed the President's Speech...

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,    In case you missed the news about the 2021 Trans Equality Now Awards last week, President Biden sent a message of support to NCTE to share with our attendees on Trans Day of Visibility. It was such an inc…

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  Mara Keisling · [email protected]

March 26, 2021 at 3:12 PM

Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen named the next Executive Director for NCTE!

National Center for Transgender Equality Dear John, I have some exciting news to share. In December after 18 years as the Executive Director of NCTE, I let our Board of Directors know that I will not be renewing my contract.  I am happy to announce that NCT…

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  Mara Keisling · [email protected]

March 26, 2021 at 3:12 PM

Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen named the next Executive Director for NCTE!

National Center for Transgender Equality Dear John, I have some exciting news to share. In December after 18 years as the Executive Director of NCTE, I let our Board of Directors know that I will not be renewing my contract.  I am happy to announce that NCT…

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  Mara Keisling · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 8:49 PM

Trans Equality Now Awards - Join the Host Committee Today!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,    The 2021 Trans Equality Now Awards, hosted by the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and the NCTE Action Fund, is only eight days away: Wednesday, March 31st – International Trans D…

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  Mara Keisling · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 8:49 PM

Trans Equality Now Awards - Join the Host Committee Today!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,    The 2021 Trans Equality Now Awards, hosted by the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and the NCTE Action Fund, is only eight days away: Wednesday, March 31st – International Trans D…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

February 5, 2021 at 10:48 PM

We are looking forward to an exciting 2021!

National Center for Transgender Equality John, Last month we celebrated the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, a historic moment for the country and a major win for LGBTQ equality. To close out the month, NCTE featured a special communi…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

February 5, 2021 at 10:48 PM

We are looking forward to an exciting 2021!

National Center for Transgender Equality John, Last month we celebrated the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, a historic moment for the country and a major win for LGBTQ equality. To close out the month, NCTE featured a special communi…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 2:01 PM

John, the day you've been waiting for is here

National Center for Transgender Equality John,After enduring four years of an administration committed to stripping protections for transgender people, we are excited to celebrate the inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Ka…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 2:01 PM

John, the day you've been waiting for is here

National Center for Transgender Equality John,After enduring four years of an administration committed to stripping protections for transgender people, we are excited to celebrate the inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Ka…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

January 13, 2021 at 8:41 PM

WORK WITH US: Shape the future for transgender people

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   The year ahead of us is brimming with new challenges and opportunities for our country and for our communities. We must act strategically to shape the future for transgender people. The stakes a…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

January 13, 2021 at 8:40 PM

WORK WITH US: Shape the future for transgender people

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   The year ahead of us is brimming with new challenges and opportunities for our country and for our communities. We must act strategically to shape the future for transgender people. The stakes a…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

January 8, 2021 at 6:57 PM

This week was too many things

National Center for Transgender Equality     John, We get it. This week (read: year) has been the gift that just keeps giving. So far, 2021 has felt a lot like a roller coaster we can’t get off of. One day, we are elated and more hopeful than we’v…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

January 8, 2021 at 6:57 PM

This week was too many things

National Center for Transgender Equality     John, We get it. This week (read: year) has been the gift that just keeps giving. So far, 2021 has felt a lot like a roller coaster we can’t get off of. One day, we are elated and more hopeful than we’v…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

January 4, 2021 at 7:32 PM

Congratulations John, you made it!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   (GIF credit: Taskforce's Into Action Lab) Share GIF on FB | MP4 for IG | GIF for TW Ever look up the word “change” in the dictionary? Change is defined as a verb first, and a noun second. You an…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

January 4, 2021 at 7:32 PM

Congratulations John, you made it!

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   (GIF credit: Taskforce's Into Action Lab) Share GIF on FB | MP4 for IG | GIF for TW Ever look up the word “change” in the dictionary? Change is defined as a verb first, and a noun second. You an…

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  Team NCTE · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 9:46 PM

There is still time to make a tax-deductible donation to NCTE

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   While we are all ready to leave 2020 in the rearview mirror, we can’t forget the impact your commitment to supporting transgender people made this year. So, from NCTE to you, thank you. Contribut…

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  Team NCTE · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 9:46 PM

There is still time to make a tax-deductible donation to NCTE

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   While we are all ready to leave 2020 in the rearview mirror, we can’t forget the impact your commitment to supporting transgender people made this year. So, from NCTE to you, thank you. Contribut…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 11:31 PM

We are ready for 2021, but we need your support

National Center for Transgender Equality     John,   After years of pain, fear, and attacks on marginalized people, the country made clear it will no longer tolerate bigotry, hatred, and discrimination. In record numbers, voters spoke up and deman…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 11:31 PM

We are ready for 2021, but we need your support

National Center for Transgender Equality     John,   After years of pain, fear, and attacks on marginalized people, the country made clear it will no longer tolerate bigotry, hatred, and discrimination. In record numbers, voters spoke up and deman…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

December 27, 2020 at 4:01 PM

2020 had its challenges, but we emerge stronger than ever

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   As I sat down to write this email to you all, I found it hard to start it like those in year’s past. 2020 has been a year unlike any other. We have collectively faced challenges like the COVID h…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

December 27, 2020 at 4:01 PM

2020 had its challenges, but we emerge stronger than ever

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   As I sat down to write this email to you all, I found it hard to start it like those in year’s past. 2020 has been a year unlike any other. We have collectively faced challenges like the COVID h…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 4:00 PM

We celebrate the wins and prepare for the fights

National Center for Transgender Equality John,   Twenty-seven years ago today, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was signed into law, restricting LGBTQ people from serving openly in the military. And it was only 10 years ago when it was overturned. In the ti…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 4:00 PM

We celebrate the wins and prepare for the fights

National Center for Transgender Equality John,   Twenty-seven years ago today, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was signed into law, restricting LGBTQ people from serving openly in the military. And it was only 10 years ago when it was overturned. In the ti…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

December 16, 2020 at 5:54 PM

Make a difference and increase your tax refund at the same time

National Center for Transgender Equality John, We’ll be honest, this has been a hard year and we know you’ve felt it, too. With so many things going on around us, we know your focus has been elsewhere, and we understand that. But with the news that…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 12:47 AM

Hurry! There's only a few hours left in #GivingTuesday!

National Center for Transgender Equality       Dear John,   If you haven’t already, there is still time to help support NCTE this #GivingTuesday! Your generous donation will help us finish 2020 strong and head into 2021 with the resources we need to…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 12:47 AM

Hurry! There's only a few hours left in #GivingTuesday!

National Center for Transgender Equality       Dear John,   If you haven’t already, there is still time to help support NCTE this #GivingTuesday! Your generous donation will help us finish 2020 strong and head into 2021 with the resources we need to…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 3:21 PM

#GivingTuesday is here! Your generosity makes all the difference

National Center for Transgender Equality       Dear John,   We know there are dozens of emails just like this one in your inbox right now. And we know how lucky we are that we are the one you have chosen to read. So, we’ll make this quick and to the…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 3:20 PM

#GivingTuesday is here! Your generosity makes all the difference

National Center for Transgender Equality       Dear John,   We know there are dozens of emails just like this one in your inbox right now. And we know how lucky we are that we are the one you have chosen to read. So, we’ll make this quick and to the…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]

November 27, 2020 at 9:01 PM

We've got a new spin on #GivingTuesday

National Center for Transgender Equality       Dear John,   If there’s one thing we’ve learned throughout the years, it’s that you are our best ambassadors. When we need your voice, you speak up. When we need your strength, you carry our message. Wh…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]

November 27, 2020 at 9:01 PM

We've got a new spin on #GivingTuesday

National Center for Transgender Equality       Dear John,   If there’s one thing we’ve learned throughout the years, it’s that you are our best ambassadors. When we need your voice, you speak up. When we need your strength, you carry our message. Wh…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

November 26, 2020 at 7:02 PM

In tough times, we are even more grateful

National Center for Transgender Equality   Dear John, In a year filled with many challenges, losses, and disappointments, it might be hard to see the good 2020 has brought. Despite the struggles, there is plenty to be grateful for this year. This y…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

November 26, 2020 at 7:01 PM

In tough times, we are even more grateful

National Center for Transgender Equality   Dear John, In a year filled with many challenges, losses, and disappointments, it might be hard to see the good 2020 has brought. Despite the struggles, there is plenty to be grateful for this year. This y…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]

November 20, 2020 at 3:59 PM

We honor their memories with action

National Center for Transgender Equality Dear John, Today, transgender people and our allies stop and pause to honor the lives of those in our community lost to hate-based violence. Established over 20 years ago, this solemn day - the Transgender …

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]

November 20, 2020 at 3:59 PM

We honor their memories with action

National Center for Transgender Equality Dear John, Today, transgender people and our allies stop and pause to honor the lives of those in our community lost to hate-based violence. Established over 20 years ago, this solemn day - the Transgender …

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]

November 17, 2020 at 8:17 PM

Our dream team includes more trans people

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   In the weeks since his historic election, President-elect Biden has spent his time putting plans in place and assembling the team who will help navigate our country through one of the toughest tim…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]

November 17, 2020 at 8:17 PM

Our dream team includes more trans people

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   In the weeks since his historic election, President-elect Biden has spent his time putting plans in place and assembling the team who will help navigate our country through one of the toughest tim…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 4:55 PM

We've got plans for the future, but we need your help

National Center for Transgender Equality     John,   After four years of pain, fear, and attacks on transgender people, a new dawn has come with fresh hope for the future. The people have spoken and the country has resoundingly decided we will no …

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 4:55 PM

We've got plans for the future, but we need your help

National Center for Transgender Equality     John,   After four years of pain, fear, and attacks on transgender people, a new dawn has come with fresh hope for the future. The people have spoken and the country has resoundingly decided we will no …

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

November 7, 2020 at 4:59 PM

Today is a momentous day

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,     This week, almost 160 million Americans spoke by casting their ballot. Then, countless election officials carefully began the task of counting every vote to ensure that those 160 million Americ…

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  Mara Keisling, Executive Director · [email protected]

November 7, 2020 at 4:59 PM

Today is a momentous day

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,     This week, almost 160 million Americans spoke by casting their ballot. Then, countless election officials carefully began the task of counting every vote to ensure that those 160 million Americ…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 9:51 PM

Where things stand right now

National Center for Transgender Equality John, As we emerge from the Election Day haze of yesterday, the outcome may not be confirmed yet, but our mission remains the same. We are committed to fighting for transgender people and their rights. As w…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 9:50 PM

Where things stand right now

National Center for Transgender Equality John, As we emerge from the Election Day haze of yesterday, the outcome may not be confirmed yet, but our mission remains the same. We are committed to fighting for transgender people and their rights. As w…

See More from Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action

  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 3:35 PM

We're Going to Make History

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   We have a lot to be proud of today. No matter the outcome, the American public made their voices heard and came out in record numbers to choose their leaders. That’s the core of our democracy, an…

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  Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 3:35 PM

We're Going to Make History

National Center for Transgender Equality   John,   We have a lot to be proud of today. No matter the outcome, the American public made their voices heard and came out in record numbers to choose their leaders. That’s the core of our democracy, an…

See More from Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Action