Lydia A. Sausa received both a Master of Science in Education degree in Human Sexuality Education, and a Ph.D. degree in Education, Culture, and Society from the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Sausa is an award-winning researcher, dynamic national trainer, and innovative adjunct professor with 12 years of experience in the field of health education, training, and research. He has conducted research about trans youth and adults; coordinated statewide HIV prevention research projects and training programs; developed, implemented and evaluated over 160 comprehensive trainings throughout the United States for health professionals about trans health and evidence-based HIV interventions and services; and has taught 14 different graduate and undergraduate courses on sexuality, health, and trans studies. In addition, he has a number of publications about the education and health care needs of trans communities, and has presented and guest lectured at over 60 international, national, and regional conferences and universities.

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• San Francisco Bay Area & National Resource List of Trans & Intersex organizations. Link to PDF >
• Best Practices to Improve the Education and Work Environments of Middle Schools and High Schools for Trans Students, Teachers, Staff, & Administrators. Link to PDF >
• Best Practices to Improve the Education and Work Environments of Colleges and Universities for Trans Students, Staff, Faculty, & Administrators. Link to PDF >
• Best Practices for Health Service Organizations to Improve Programs and Services for Trans Clients and Patients. Link to PDF >
• Best Practices for Researchers to Improve Study Design, Data Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination for Trans People. Link to PDF >