DEI Speaker Series - Supporting Transgender Family Members, Friends & Neighbors

The City of Wilsonville, Oregon, held a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Speaker Series event on March 20, 2026, focused on supporting transgender family members, friends, and neighbors. The meeting featured personal stories from transgender individuals and their families, as well as presentations from representatives of organizations such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Clackamas and Basic Rights Oregon. Discussions centered on lived experiences, challenges faced by the transgender community, mental health support, legal name and gender marker changes, and community inclusion efforts. While the event was rich in educational content and community support resources, there were no procurement, contracting, or budget-related discussions or decisions identified in the transcript.