Gender Affirmation Project
The Trans-ilience Research Lab is proud to partner with Allen Neighborhood Center to present the Gender Affirmation Project, a program that provides financial and practical assistance to transgender and nonbinary folks in Ingham County seeking to update their legal name and/or gender marker.

Jayden Smith (he/him) is a research assistant for the Transilience lab. Jayden has his Masters in Adult Education and Bachelors in Psychology from East Carolina University. Jayden is interested in using research to promote the strength of the LGBT+ community and helping them overcome barriers to wellbeing, success, and health. Jayden identifies as a transgender male. In his free time, he enjoys going to CrossFit, hiking, and spending time with his family.