Overview

Recognizing the critical need for gender-affirming care in chronic illness management, I organized and hosted a virtual symposium addressing gender diversity in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) care. The event convened clinicians, researchers, and advocates to advance best practices in inclusive, patient-centered care models.

Key Contributions

• Agenda & Speaker Curation: Designed a program featuring leading experts in gender diversity and chronic illness care.

• Educational Content Development: Created materials that supported gender-affirming interactions in clinical settings.

• Cross-Disciplinary Learning & Collaboration: Facilitated dialogue among providers, researchers, and community advocates to bridge knowledge gaps in CF care.

Outcomes & Lasting Impact

• Strengthened gender-affirming practices in CF care centers through clinician training.

• Established a model for integrating DEI principles into chronic illness care, demonstrating the need for ongoing education and institutional change.

• Created a scalable framework for virtual professional education, expanding the accessibility of DEI-focused learning in healthcare.