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Photo of Jessica, taken on July 15, 2006“We’re just trying to set something right.  Anyone should be accepted for who and what they are.”
—Jessica McKinnon, November 2006

Jessica McKinnon is recognized and respected in the transgender community as an inspirational speaker and advocate for transsexual and transgender people. Having successfully transitioned in her gender role with her employer in 2006, Jessica has made numerous public and media appearances. She regularly speaks at conferences and is an active advocate for transgender rights.

Jessica McKinnon is the Chair of Capital Trans Pride 2009. She also serves on the Out&Equal Capital Region Affiliate Council and moderates the DC Metro Area Gender Identity Connection (MAGIC). Jessica was interviewed by CNN and Fox News regarding ENDA, featured in Marie Claire Magazine, and is a regular DC101 radio personality.

Jessica looks forward to the day that all people are respected for their differences, and appreciated for who they really are.
  
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Jessica presenting workshop - 2007 Trans-Health Conference - April 2007Jessica McKinnon is available as a speaker, panelist, or presenter for organizations, groups, conferences and educational institutions.  She is also available to assist corporations in providing a smooth transition for their transsexual employee.  See the Resources section of this website for examples of some of her past and upcoming speaking engagements, as well as the organizations with which she is affiliated, and the Biography section for more information about Jessica and her personal transition experience.  Jessica can be contacted by filling in the Contact form.

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  birgatom@iafrica.com  Guestbook Comment  2/26/2008 1:57:52 AM
Hello and good luckDear Jessica, it was great visiting your website Patrick had told us about [I''m Patrick''s mother]. Although at first I didn''t remember you from your name, one look at the Westerford group picture was enough to remind me of the young boy with the most beautiful, but sad, eyes and the "divine" features! Hope your operation was successful (and the - physical - pain is slowly easing!)! Wishing you good luck with all that''s lying ahead. One thing that struck me as "funny" [although, thinking about it, I might understand] is that in your schedule the surgery on 08 February 2008 is listed under importance as "Normal"! Well, is it really? ... I thought it would be a very important "highlight" (another "birthday" to celebrate each year???). Much love, happiness and success birga
  adrianne@marcibowers.com  Guestbook Comment  2/20/2008 11:56:40 AM
Hello Jessica!I was just doing some research and I happen to stumble across a name I recognized! I''m glad you made it home safely and I hope all goes well in the future. Take care, Adrianne Jones
  paul@lgr.biz  Guestbook Comment  2/12/2008 7:34:55 AM
Good for youHi Jessica Remember me from school? I saw you on Facebook, and visited your website, and just wanted to you a line and say "Good for you". Sounds like you''ve been through one hell of an experience, but I''m delighted that it is all working out for you. All the best Paul
  bill122752@yahoo.com  Guestbook Comment  2/5/2008 11:52:00 AM
Good LuckHi Jessi....we met and chatted briefly on SLS. I have read your whole site and want to wish you good luck on your big day...Feb 8th. Though what you are doing is not an issue with me....I have to say...I respect your hard work at helping others understand. If only the world could be as understanding as you are and as willing to help others. Take care, all my best Bill you do not have to post this....just wanted to wish you Good Luck!!
  davisse@jmu.edu  Guestbook Comment  1/31/2008 2:17:50 PM
Just wanted to say what a great story this is- while I am very happy as a woman, and always have been, it''s uplifting to hear such an intelligently written selfless story of approaching this difficult subject. Congratulations, and I hope that the next few weeks bring you nothing but joy and contentment :).
  bkpp123@knology.net  Guestbook Comment  1/27/2008 9:51:23 AM
hey...Hello Jessica, pretty name by the way. My name is Brianna, I am a post operative trans woman (1.5 yrs). I monitor the Trinidad thread sometimes and stumbled upon your link within. I am a Marci girl as you will be soon. She is masterful at her craft so do not worry. I live on the east coast as well, in SC. I am impressed with your activism. I used to do the same but have moved away from the spotlight these days. I may speak to a college class once a year or present at SCC but that is the extent of it. You will find that your proirities/perspective, in general, will change somewhat after living as a post op for a period of time. If there is any advice that I can offer this would be it, think carefully about how much of yourself you "broadcast" out into the vast internet. There may come a time when you wish you had not put so much "out there"! Take it for what it''s worth hun... I do wish you all the best, I just love to see other girls that are viberant and sucessful! Warms my heart. I c
  lindadecember@yahoo.com  Guestbook Comment  1/10/2008 3:10:04 PM
You''re amazingSince we connected a few days ago I have such an appreciation for you and your perspective. But more than that, you''re just a cool girl who allows me to speak my mind and we connect on various levels. You''re so playful and sweet and cool. Hope we can stay in touch. Linda
  chloecat@spiritone.com  Guestbook Comment  12/15/2007 6:02:20 PM
Devin & JessI needed to send a quick congratulations to yourself (Jess) and your partner Devin, who I have been writing to on Jenny''s B list. Its really great news concerning both of you. I have also been getting s from the Trinidad list I''m registed as (aspenbard) and I get to see Marci on June 17th 2008. Once more Congratulations to both of you. Love and Blessings Tracey
  Elaine9649@aol.com  Guestbook Comment  11/28/2007 2:07:14 PM
New experience with a new endocrinologistI recently visited a new endocrinologist. I am an older TS and have been on oral premarin for 25 years. One of the TS guru docs placed me on it way back then. The new doc changed this prescriptiion and took all sorts of tests. What I am saying is that the endo I am now using is an ordinary endocrinologist. TWenty five years ago and more, this type of doctor would not have taken me and back then I and others were forced to find doctors who were "TS" gurus who were not necessary nice, good and were very expensive. I salute you Jessica and others like you for making this happen. The medical world recognized TS''ism as a treatable condition and good doctors are treating it without hesitation. This is a breakthrough for all of us. A true breakthrough. It only came about because of activism by many like yourself. Elaine
  Elaine9649@aol.com  Guestbook Comment  11/6/2007 3:23:40 PM
I read your letter on the Dr bowers yahoo group and your website I acknowledge you for doing so much for all of us. I am an older pre-op and Dr Bowers will do my surgery in a year. I salute you for doing all of the speaking and helping so many people. In the past post ops were women of silence. This made being transgendered a nightmare because there was no one to fight for our rights or educate employers. We were like rabbits coming out of one hole only to hide in another. thanks again and one more thing. You are a beautiful woman both outside and inside. Elaine
  
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