Trans & Gender Expansive Programs

At OBC we serve transgender, gender expansive, and questioning adults and youth ages 13+ in Boulder County and surrounding areas. We have focused intently on creating specific programming to address the unique issues of the trans and gender-expansive community. Learn more about our adult trans program below and about our youth program here.

We have bus passes available for folks who need assistance with transportation to get to and from our transgender programming. If you need support with this, please reach out to Lucinnia Majik (she/her), lmajik@outboulder.org.

Boulder County Gender Support

Every Thursday (in person), 7:45 - 9:45 p.m.

In-person Thursday group meets at OBC’s downtown Pridehouse (1443 Spruce St., Boulder).
For Zoom details for hybrid option, contact Lucinnia Majik (she/her), lmajik@outboulder.org.

Masks are optional. Vaccination is strongly encouraged. If you need help accessing vaccines, please email Kaia (they/them) at kball@outboulder.org

Coming to a meeting? Save yourself some time and complete the Group Agreements and demographic form in advance.

 
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Gender Support groups are open to anyone who has a gender expansive identity including transgender, genderqueer, gender fluid, agender, non-binary, and intersex people. We also support people who are questioning their identity and people who don't want to label themselves yet (or at all).

Attending the group is free and we have trained, dedicated transgender facilitators. All we ask is that you fill out a quick survey when you first come and follow our Support Group Agreements.

For individuals who are ages 18+ only.

Boulder County Gender Support (BCGS) is seeking new facilitators!

Boulder County Gender Support (BCGS) is one of the longest-standing programs at Out Boulder County (OBC). This group offers peer-support for transgender and gender expansive identities including transgender, genderqueer, gender fluid, agender, non-binary, and intersex people; those who are questioning their gender are also invited to attend. Peer-support groups serve as a source of understanding, strength, and reflection for many community members, but they are not therapy. Groups are facilitated by a minimum of two facilitators per meeting. Facilitators must complete annual Facilitation and Diversity & Inclusion trainings, arranged by OBC.

Thanks to funding from Boulder County and the City of Boulder, OBC is now able to pay facilitators a stipend for their time and efforts. We deeply appreciate the invaluable contributions of our volunteer facilitators over the many years, and are happy to finally be able to support facilitator sustainability with pay. If you identify under the trans and gender-expansive umbrella(s) and are interested in joining the facilitator team, please review the Job Description and complete the BCGS Facilitator Application.

For questions, please email Lucinnia Majik (she/her), lmajik@outboulder.org.

Supporting Transgender Family and Friends (SOFFA)

2nd & 4th Mondays, 7-8pm via Zoom

Please complete the registration form for the Supporting Transgender Family and Friends (SOFFA) group to receive the Zoom link for the group.

 

The SOFFA Support Group is a drop-in style group for people in relationship (romantic, friendly, familial, co-working, etc.) with transgender and gender expansive people. While the support group is not a therapy process group, it may be therapeutic. Each group member will have an opportunity to share, connect with others, and explore their relationships with transgender and gender expansive people. The trained group facilitators create space to acknowledge and meet each member as they are while also providing evidence-based knowledge about transgender and gender expansive people that promote mental health for all.

Please complete the registration form for the Supporting Transgender Family and Friends (SOFFA) group to receive the Zoom link for the group.

Group Contact: SOFFA@outboulder.org

Staff Contact, Luci (she/her):
303.499.5777
lmajik@outboulder.org

SOFFA Facilitators

Brooke Rundle (she/they) is an LPCC at Umbrella Collective. Brooke provides individual counseling to support clients with trauma, self-acceptance, body neutrality, navigating the coming-out process, overcoming internalized oppression, healing relational wounds, and cultivating holistic wellness. Brooke’s approach to talk therapy is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic, and Person Centered Therapy. Brooke has served as an ongoing consultant for several LGBTQIA+ advocacy organizations including the Sport Equality Foundation, Athlete Ally, and the Trevor Project. Brooke holds a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Univeristy of Western States and currently pursing a doctorate. Brooke lives in Denver, CO with their wife and dog.

Transgender Advisory Committee

Contact
Lucinnia Majik (she/her) | Transgender Programming & Support Coordinator | lmajik@outboulder.org

 

The Transgender Advisory Committee is a group of volunteer members who guide our initiatives to better serve the trans and gender diverse community. Members of this committee must identify as transgender, non-binary, two-spirit, intersex or other related gender diverse identities. The advisory committee provides input on Out Boulder County’s positions and statements on important relevant issues, ranging from gender-neutral restrooms to employment considerations and our work with LGBTQ police liaisons.

To apply, please complete the TAC Member Application.

Members of the Trans Advisory Committee

 

Rob Hammond

Committee Chair
(they/them/theirs)

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After living in Dallas Texas for 33 years and working in the legal field, Bryn retired and moved to Colorado in 2017 to try out the Rocky Mountains. Born in east Tennessee near the Smoky mountains, Bryn grew up enjoying the outdoors. He received his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina and a Masters in Theological Studies from Perkins Seminary at Southern Methodist University. While in Dallas, Bryn formed the non-profit organization, Authentic Life Foundation, and worked with the transgender community, including facilitating a support group for non-binary and FTM individuals. Bryn lives in Lyons with his wife Yvonne and their dog Zero. He is a proud parent, and step-parent of adult kids living in Colorado. As a trans man, Bryn shares his life story with schools, churches and other organizations through the Speak Out program. He enjoys volunteer work with Out Boulder and BCAP, and is excited to be a part of the incredible team at Out Boulder and its future growth and programs.

Bryn Long

(he/him/his)

The Rev. Nicole M. Garcia, M.A. LPC is therapist and clinical supervisor with the Umbrella Collective in Boulder. Nicole was the first queer transgender Latina to be ordained as a minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Nicole isn't currently serving in a church, but she is very active with the Metropolitan Community Church of the Rockies (MCCR) in Denver. Nicole was born in Boulder (oh so long ago) and has previously served as a member of the Out Boulder County board of directors and she decided it was time to rejoin the board of OBC as she is so excited about the work being done and the incredible future in store for OBC.

Rev. Nicole M. Garcia, M.A. LPC

(she/her/hers)

Ray Green traveled through Boulder years ago on a road trip with friends. After camping in the Rocky Mountains, they felt a strong pull to relocate to Colorado-it’s been their home ever since. Being a plant geek, Ray attended the Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies- this satiated their appetite for all things green. As life’s journey continued, discussions and research led Ray and two friends to start Natural Transitions. This educational nonprofit offered green after-death care, guidance, and workshops. Ray currently splits their work time between hospice care and coordinating green funerals. On weekends, they’re often outdoors hiking, skiing, skating, or meandering with friends. As a new member of the Trans Advisory Committee, Ray’s enthusiastic to participate with others in creating a cohesive trans community at this pivotal time.

Ray Green

(they/them/theirs)

 

Ren Dawe (he/they) is a trans masc content creator from West Virginia, currently living in Colorado. Ren works in tech education and allyship training to help create greater equity in higher education institutions. They enjoy cooking, poetry, and playing the piano badly. Ren joined OBC’s Trans Advisory Committee in 2022 and teaches a "Yoga for Dysphoria'' class at OBC. They are excited to continue to work on projects for and with their community. To learn more about Ren, visit www.rendawe.com

Ren Dawe

(he/they)

 

For trans folks 18 and under, check out our Youth Program