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Interview with Diane Schroer

Diane Schroer served 25 years in the Army Special Forces as a key strategist on homeland security. After she retired from the military, Diane was offered a government job as a counter-terrorism expert. But when she told her employers that she was transgender, they decided not to offer Diane the job after all.

Interview with Lauren Jansen

Lauren Jansen, a 24-year employee at an equipment company in Iowa, was fired when she began to transition from male to female. Despite Lauren’s loyal years of service and excellent job performance, her company decided that transgender people were not welcome in her workplace.

Dr. Becky Allison: Local Action Hero

Dr. Rebecca Anne Allison, or Dr. Becky as she is called, has led an exceptional life. By age 24 she graduated from the University of Mississippi medical program magna cum laude. In 1993, her sixth year as a cardiologist, Dr. Becky made another significant decision, this time regarding her personal life. She began her gender transition.

Interview with Antonia Gilligan

Antonia Gilligan worked as a water quality monitor, keeping toxic substances and asbestos out of America’s schools. But when she began to transition from male to female, her employers relieved her of all management responsibilities.

Interview with James Halleman

James Halleman works as a steel safety engineer in Pennsylvania. When he came out in his workplace, James faced harassment from his bosses and co-workers—and even found himself fearing for his own safety.

Transitioning at Work

I am a male-to-female transsexual and have been transitioning for 2 1/2 years. I work in Vermont at IBM, and I just wanted to say I have never been happier.

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