Mariana and Alex are connected not only by their experience as transgender people committed to serving the community, but also by their strong-held belief that unapologetically being yourself is one of the most powerful forms of living and activism.
Talking about his work at the LA LGBT Center, Alex says, “Every day I come to the Center, I am inspired by my colleagues' commitment to serving our LGBT community. Every day, I am inspired by the people we serve, our volunteers, and our supporters. Together, we are building a world where LGBT people can thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society. I am so proud to be a part of creating that future.”