Movikarma announces groundbreaking Trans Equity Summit
LOS ANGELES, CA (June 10, 2022) – Today, Movikarma, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion in Hollywood, is announcing an upcoming Trans Equity Summit to gather national leaders on transgender equity in Health, Culture, Policy, and Law. The virtual Summit will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 10am PT / 1pm ET.
This groundbreaking Summit will bring together renowned experts who will speak on the state of transgender equity in various sectors, the many challenges facing transgender individuals, and practical ways to foster greater equity, inclusion, and representation in society. Moderated by Movikarma’s Founder and President, Jared Milrad, panelists at the event will include Admiral Rachel Levine, M.D., the highest-ranking transgender official in the Biden Administration who serves as the 17th Assistant Secretary for Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Dr .Jerrica Kirkley, the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of the gender-affirming health app Plume, and Kris Hayashi, Executive Director of the Transgender Law Center.
“Pride is our time to celebrate how far we have come, look to where we are going, and reflect on the countless people who have helped us get to this point, both those known and those unknown who worked to advance the health and rights of LGBTQI+ communities,” said Adm. Rachel L. Levine, MD, Assistant Secretary for Health. “I look forward to discussing the importance of health equity during the Trans Equity Summit.”
“I am honored to bring together so many esteemed leaders to address urgent equity issues that impact the transgender community,” added Jared Milrad, Founder and President of Movikarma. “With so many challenges confronting transgender individuals, now is the time to bring equity issues for the fore and chart a more inclusive, equitable, and just path forward.”
Registration for the one-hour event is free and will include a Q&A session via Zoom. Register here to attend.
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Movikarma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Greater Los Angeles that empowers underrepresented talent and fosters inclusion, equity, representation, and social impact in Hollywood. Supported by WarnerMedia, Lionsgate and others, Movikarma has built high-level, inclusion-focused relationships across the industry, including with Netflix, HBO Max, Paramount, Disney Studios, Snapchat, Amazon Studios, Apple TV+, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Ryan Murphy Productions, Legendary Entertainment, MRC Entertainment, Shondaland, and other leading companies, organizations, and award-winning underrepresented talent. Through its many initiatives, Movikarma provides holistic career opportunities for underrepresented talent, serves as an inclusive teaching and training partner for industry leaders, spotlights underrepresented talent globally, and advocates for systemic change to make Hollywood more inclusive, equitable, and representative than ever before.
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