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As TLDEF and National Center for Transgender Equality look forward to officially joining forces, we’re expanding our staff as A4TE (Advocate for Trans Equality). Details are below. A4TE is looking for a culturally competent, emotionally intelligent, savvy, collaborative and decisive Chief Strategic Programs Officer ($160k-$180k). This remote-eligible full-time position will be responsible for ensuring the programs and goals of the Legal and Policy teams are aligned with A4TE’s mission while being on track for success. They’ll do this by overseeing and leading a growing team of 18 advocating in the executive, legislative and judicial branches at the federal, state, and local levels on behalf of transgender people in America. The position operates as a direct leader of the Strategic Programs team, and also as an active, collaborative member of the A4TE Executive Leadership Team. Kevin Chase Executive Search Group has been retained to lead this recruitment effort on behalf of A4TE. Link to apply: https://lnkd.in/ebSsni6w *Note: Applications are received on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

ICYMI: We have good news for trans southerners! Read more about our recent victory from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirming legal protections for the coverage of #GenderAffirmingCare. https://lnkd.in/eUEWbT_j

A4TE is looking for a culturally competent, transparent, collaborative, and decisive General Counsel. This remote-eligible full-time position will report to A4TE's Chief Executive Officer and will play a crucial role in shaping the organization’s legal strategies, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Kevin Chase Executive Search Group has been retained to lead the General Counsel recruitment effort on behalf of A4TE. Apply Now: https://bit.ly/A4TE-Jobs *Note: Applications are received on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

In the United States, a #SupremeCourt decision can have enormous impacts on people across the country. In 2023, several of our grantees had front-row seats to these changes, as they were involved in pivotal cases that went before the Court. Recently, these leaders told us how they pursued their cases, what the outcomes were, and how the Court’s rulings have affected the work they are still doing tirelessly: https://lnkd.in/e6E_Cc8g Aarti Kohli, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus Evan Milligan, Alabama Forward Andrea Marra, TLDEF Sarah Kastelic, National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) Sirine Shebaya, National Immigration Project 📸: Tom McKenzie/Getty Images for Ford Foundation Martin Klimek / Getty Images for Ford Foundation Simon Luethi for Ford Foundation Janine Namgung #SCOTUS #SocialJustice

Introducing the brand new logo for Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE)! As we merge with the National Center for Transgender Equality to become A4TE, our new logo reflects our shared commitment to taking bigger, bolder steps to secure trans equality. Learn more at A4TE.org.

🚨 NCTE and TLDEF are merging to become Advocated for Trans Equality. We are amplifying our efforts, doubling the power in everything we do to support the trans community. Together, we stride forward with renewed commitment towards a future of equality and empowerment. Read more here https://lnkd.in/dFU8H6K to learn how you can celebrate this union.

📣 TLDEF welcomes longtime Midwestern LGBTQ+ state policy leader Alana Jochum as its inaugural policy director. Alana will begin to transition into her role beginning in early November. 

📣 VICTORY! TLDEF settled its lawsuit against the State of Georgia for denying coverage of transgender-related health care in the Georgia State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP), which covers more than half a million Georgians, just in time for open enrollment.

Today, TLDEF announced the settlement of a complaint we filed against the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on behalf of Kelly Shaw, a trans woman who has worked for the federal government for over thirty years but was denied coverage for facial surgery because of a trans specific exclusion in her Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plan.   Also, after filing the complaint and years of advocacy by TLDEF and others, the Biden-Harris administration directed all insurance carriers for FEHB to remove any discriminatory exclusions for health insurance coverage for transgender people. 

📣 TLDEF is hiring a digital strategist Join our growing dedicated team of attorneys and advocates as we work together to meet the needs and challenges facing our movement. Learn more about our open positions and how to apply here.