Join the Somerville Public Library for an introduction to Gender Diversity & Pronouns. In this presentation, occupational therapist Alex Brandell (they/them/theirs) will discuss gender diversity, including concepts and terminology, pronouns, and why it matters. Learn about issues that members of the transgender community are facing, as well as what you can do to help. 

About the Presenter:

Alex Brandell, OTD (they/them/theirs) is an occupational therapist and transgender health educator. They completed their occupational therapy doctorate at Boston University, with a special focus on transgender health. They have presented on diversity education at the American Occupational Therapy Association conference and have led workshops on gender diversity with health professionals, university faculty, and the general public. Alex is based out of Minnesota, but provides education across the country.

This program is funded by the Friends of the Somerville Public Library.