What they reported doing
- #1 primary $582KPROVIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING COMMUNITY. PROGRAM IS TO HELP REINFORCE THE CONFIDENCE AND COURAGE INSIDE INDIVIDUALS TO GET BACK INTO THE WORKFORCE.
- #2 $160KADVOCACY - TRANSLATINA HAS BOTH A LOCAL AND NATIONAL FOCUS WITH A MISSION TO PROMOTE THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF TRANS PEOPLE THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF A WIDE RANGE OF INFORMATION. THROUGH PROMOTION, OUTREACH IN EDUCATION, AND CAPACITY BUILDING, WE ENCOURAGE AND STRENGTHEN THE CREATION OF SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR TRANSGENDER WOMEN.
What they call their work
What they do
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Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Support Services 2 activities
- Comprehensive case management and support servicesProvides case management, peer support groups, food and clothing supplies, hygiene kits, PPE, and legal services to transgender, non-binary, GNC, and LGB communities in New York City and the metro area.
- Health services for transgender and gender non-conforming communitiesDelivers health services including HIV/STD/Hep C prevention and treatment, transition services, and hygiene and PPE distribution to transgender, non-binary, and GNC individuals in New York City and the metro area.
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LGBTQ+ Legal and Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for transgender women's rights and safetyConducts advocacy, outreach, and education to strengthen safe and productive environments for transgender women at local and national levels.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- Drop-in groups and community outreach for HIV preventionOperates a drop-in space with four groups meeting at various locations in New York City to provide HIV prevention and PrEP/PEP education, and conducts community outreach distributing condoms, lubricants, and educational materials.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Workforce development and employment supportProvides workforce development programs, employment training, and leadership training to support transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary individuals in re-entering the workforce in New York City and the metro area.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRISTINA HERRERA | CEO | 40 | $167K |
- CALIE PATTERSON — Board member
- DANIELA SIMBA — Secretary
- DENISSE GUTIERREZ — President
- MAURICIO-FERNANDO VARGAS — Treasurer
Who they work with
- Crain's New York Business Network — Recognized as a notable organization through the inclusion of its Founder and CEO in Crain's New York Business 2021 Notable Hispanic Leaders and Executives list.
How they approach the work
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- Peer-Led Community Leadership Developmentmethodology: peer_led_community_leadershipBy facilitating drop-in peer groups, the organization fosters leadership and activism among transgender individuals while advancing HIV prevention, because peer-led environments build trust, reduce stigma, and increase engagement in health outreach.
- Workforce Development with Psychosocial Supportmethodology: workforce_development_with_psychosocial_supportBy combining workforce development programming with psychosocial support, the organization increases confidence and courage among transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, thereby enabling successful re-entry into the workforce because emotional resilience and skill-building are mutually reinforcing.