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Zion Johnson
Zion Johnson was born in the Philippines in the spring of 1973. He was quickly whisked away to South Carolina, then San Antonio, Texas, from air force base to air force base. Zion spent his childhood dirtying every dress, pair of patent leather shoes, and any cuteness possible. Deep down there was always him stirring. As he grew, the only way he could express his masculinity was by identifying as a lesbian. He had met trans men in his travels, but it was not time for it to be his reality. In January 2002, sitting in a basement surrounded by men, it all became crystal clear. He was a man trapped in a woman's body.
Zion’s story is very similar to others. He always knew something was different about him. As hard as he tried to be like everyone else it made him even more different. Once Zion began to identify with how he felt, he slowly saw himself begin to align. Emotionally, socially, and soon enough physically. His world began to shift into joy, worth while challenges, and a peace of mind that he tries to encourage others to reach for.
Zion began going to the monthly meetings then sponsored by FTMI. Through the meetings and friendships he began to create his identity and give back to the San Francisco transgender community. Transition has been something in Zion’s life that has helped him become whole. Zion has been blessed with tremendous support and love. This is what motivates him to contribute to the community through the Lou Sullivan Society. In the past two years with Zion’s leadership the Lou Sullivan Society has filled the void left by FTMI and become the new Bay Area resource for information and support for transgender individuals who identify anywhere on the male spectrum.
To contact Zion: zion@ftmsf.org
Zander Keig
The title of The Lou Sullivan Society is the brainchild of Zander Keig (pictured with wife Margaret) who has been involved in queer political, social and community based movements since 1987 as a facilitator, trainer, mentor, agitator and advocate. In 2005 Zander began transition and became involved in the local, regional, national and international FTM community, facilitating support groups, leading educational workshops, speaking on classroom panels, coordinating community events, serving on organizational Boards, attending important community meetings, moderating online community boards and mentoring pre & early transition transmen.
To contact Zander: zander.keig@gmail.com
Martin Rawlings-Fein
Martin Rawlings-Fein (pictured between JoAnne Keatley and Lou's sister, Maryellen Handley) was at the forefront of the effort to bring jobs to the transgender communities with the Transgender Economic Empowerment Initiative (TEEI). TEEI is the nation's first coordinated, public and private effort to transform the economic health of transgender people and their families. Martin was one of the principle organizers of San Francisco Transgender Empowerment and Advocacy (SFTEAM) the all-volunteer project, sponsored by the LGBT Center, that brought disparate parts of the transgender community together to engage in empowerment and mentoring through TEEI.
Martin’s commitment to being a representative for community voices has been as constant as his community service. In 2002, he was one of the newly elected board members of FTM International that assisted in the creation, editing and distribution of Assessing the Needs of Female-to-Male Transgendered People of Color and their Partners. In 2006, Martin was appointed to the San Francisco Human Rights Commission's LGBT Advisory Committee and during his three successive terms led the Native American Issues Work Group to the publication of Discrimination by Omission: Issues of Concern for Native Americans in San Francisco in August of 2007 and is leading the Bisexual Invisibility Work Group to the eventual publication of a similar report. As a member, his work has supported policy that affects all San Franciscans regardless of age, race or ability. In early 2007, Martin joined the Mamas and Papas, an LGBTQ parenting support group, and led the organization to a merger with Our Family Coalition. He recognized the need to work with OFC to help the M&P kids build lasting friendships with other children growing up with LGBTQ families. For years, Martin has worked with community groups advocating for human rights in San Francisco and has clearly committed himself to the fight for transgender inclusion.
To contact Martin: martin@afeinmess.com