Welcome back to the NJ4S Union Hub series, where we create space for honest, inclusive conversations that uplift and empower. In this essential episode, “Transgender & Nonbinary Wellness,” educator and advocate Alex Cadillo (they/them) leads a thoughtful discussion on what true well-being looks like for trans and nonbinary individuals.

This session centers the lived experiences, challenges, and resilience of gender-diverse communities—particularly youth—while offering tangible strategies for support, safety, and healing. Alex brings clarity, compassion, and actionable insight to a topic that deserves attention, affirmation, and care.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Understanding Gender Diversity: Foundational knowledge on gender identity, expression, and common misconceptions
  • Mental Health & Safety: The impact of discrimination, dysphoria, and invisibility on wellness
  • Affirming Environments: How schools, caregivers, and communities can create safe, validating spaces for trans and nonbinary people
  • Access & Advocacy: Navigating systems, finding resources, and standing up for equitable care
  • Empowerment & Joy: Celebrating identity, community, and the strength in being your authentic self


Whether you’re exploring your own identity, supporting a loved one, or working to build a more inclusive space for others, this session is a powerful resource for learning, connection, and action.


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