Thank you for being here. I am Simaza (she/her), a licensed social worker. I have worked with queer and transgender students in higher education, as well as queer and transgender people and the relational others (e.g., partners, spouses, family, friends) of transgender people as a professional social worker in clinical practice. In this capacity, I have experience helping people explore self-identity and transition (social, emotional, physical, and medical) and navigate issues related to depression, anxiety, interpersonal strain, and trauma. In additon, my research explores the experiences of the intimate relational others of transgender people.

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I am committed to advancing the social work field by enhancing knowledge about and identifying best practices with transgender people and the relational others of transgender people, including their intimate partners. Improving services will help transgender people and their relational others live fulfilling lives and improve their relationships to enhance community and well-being.