Founders

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Kayla Rena Gore works to help to coordinate homeless services, conduct direct outreach and advocate for the rights of TLGBQ people, especially  transgender women.  She studied Sociology at Southwest. She also provides trainings for CBO’s, educational institutions, healthcare organizations around trans inclusivity. Her organizing work has includes fighting for housing equity for all people who are chronically homeless and advocating for the just treatment of transgender people by law enforcement.

Leo is a non-binary Mexican person who grew up in Memphis, TN. After attending the University of Memphis, Leo began working in the service industry, honing their skills in the culinary field and discovering a lifelong love of cooking. Leo spent a few years in Austin, TX before returning to their hometown. As a Housing Coordinator for My Sistah’s House Leo is excited to bring their passion for food and service to the LGBTQ+ community by assisting in forming some new initiatives as well as learning from every other person Leo comes in contact with through their day to day activities

 I am a transgender woman.¿I experienced homelessness for several years before graduating from Portland Community College. I studied journalism and sociology at the University of Memphis. Graphic artist and author. I have several years experience volunteering for multiple trans advocacy campaigns and organizations.¿My background includes group facilitation, outreach for homeless and displaced individuals, public speaking and state lobbying. My writing background includes blogging, weekly news publications as well as publications of literary works. I also work in administration and as a safety instructor.