Justin Coffman
(he/him)
I’m a 30 year old queer trans person living in metro Atlanta. I am the creator and facilitator of two separate support groups for transmasculine people going through lower surgery - one for folks local to Atlanta, and one online. I also co-founded NYU’s Buddy Program for trans patients having lower surgery. Additionally, I co-wrote a comprehensive guide with information about all surgical teams currently performing phalloplasty in the US. I am extremely passionate about providing education and increasing access to gender-affirming surgery however I can, but what I ultimately enjoy most is one-on-one caregiving. I have direct caregiving experience for trans and nonbinary people after various procedures. I have also undergone multiple gender-affirming surgeries myself, so I am well-versed in the recovery process for various procedures.
Trans Caregiving Experience
-Personal experience with multiple gender-affirming surgeries
-Direct care after multiple phalloplasty surgeries (RFF, ALT, and Abdominal)
-Direct care after double incision top surgery
-Direct care after total hysterectomy
(he/him)
I’m a 30 year old queer trans person living in metro Atlanta. I am the creator and facilitator of two separate support groups for transmasculine people going through lower surgery - one for folks local to Atlanta, and one online. I also co-founded NYU’s Buddy Program for trans patients having lower surgery. Additionally, I co-wrote a comprehensive guide with information about all surgical teams currently performing phalloplasty in the US. I am extremely passionate about providing education and increasing access to gender-affirming surgery however I can, but what I ultimately enjoy most is one-on-one caregiving. I have direct caregiving experience for trans and nonbinary people after various procedures. I have also undergone multiple gender-affirming surgeries myself, so I am well-versed in the recovery process for various procedures.
Trans Caregiving Experience
-Personal experience with multiple gender-affirming surgeries
-Direct care after multiple phalloplasty surgeries (RFF, ALT, and Abdominal)
-Direct care after double incision top surgery
-Direct care after total hysterectomy
Jai Snyder
(he/him)
Hello there! My name is Jai and I am a 33 year old trans male located in the midwest - Lincoln, Nebraska to be exact. I had the pleasure of recovering from my lower surgery at Quest House in 2019. During my recovery, I was fortunate to have met some wonderful trans people who supported me, and I would have not have made it through without them. Since then, my goal and dream has been to help others during their surgical journeys, no matter what route they take. I pride myself in being an outgoing, lively person and I love to make people laugh and smile.
I have personal experience with gender-affirming surgeries, including having a double mastectomy in 2009, a full hysterectomy in 2015, and lower surgery in 2019. I still have one or two surgeries left for myself.
Caregiving Experience
-Direct care for friends recovering from gender-affirming surgeries
-Direct care for the elderly
(he/him)
Hello there! My name is Jai and I am a 33 year old trans male located in the midwest - Lincoln, Nebraska to be exact. I had the pleasure of recovering from my lower surgery at Quest House in 2019. During my recovery, I was fortunate to have met some wonderful trans people who supported me, and I would have not have made it through without them. Since then, my goal and dream has been to help others during their surgical journeys, no matter what route they take. I pride myself in being an outgoing, lively person and I love to make people laugh and smile.
I have personal experience with gender-affirming surgeries, including having a double mastectomy in 2009, a full hysterectomy in 2015, and lower surgery in 2019. I still have one or two surgeries left for myself.
Caregiving Experience
-Direct care for friends recovering from gender-affirming surgeries
-Direct care for the elderly
Devin
(he/him)
Hey there! My name is Devin and I am a 23 year old Black trans man from North Carolina. In May 2020, I finished my undergraduate career with a BA in Sociology. I am hyper-committed to providing a space where all individuals, especially those from underrepresented communities, feel both visible and comfortable! I was extremely fortunate to be able to stay at Quest House during one of my surgical recoveries. Navigating my second to last post-op experience alongside other community members was nothing short of amazing!
I have had multiple gender-affirming surgeries over the past 4 years, so I am very familiar with what the recovery processes can look like. I understand how important it is to have the proper care and support during these special yet challenging times. It makes such a difference in your healing! I am so excited to be stepping into this new responsibility of being a T4T caregiver and giving back in such a meaningful way.
Trans Caregiving Experience
-Direct care after ALT phalloplasty
Caregiving Experience
-Direct care for a dependent adult
-Direct care for a toddler with a disability, including administering food through a feeding tube
-5 years as a professional childcare provider for children of all ages
-2 years as a daycare lead teacher for infants, toddlers, and preschool
-Experience as an after school lead teacher for 7-12 year olds
(he/him)
Hey there! My name is Devin and I am a 23 year old Black trans man from North Carolina. In May 2020, I finished my undergraduate career with a BA in Sociology. I am hyper-committed to providing a space where all individuals, especially those from underrepresented communities, feel both visible and comfortable! I was extremely fortunate to be able to stay at Quest House during one of my surgical recoveries. Navigating my second to last post-op experience alongside other community members was nothing short of amazing!
I have had multiple gender-affirming surgeries over the past 4 years, so I am very familiar with what the recovery processes can look like. I understand how important it is to have the proper care and support during these special yet challenging times. It makes such a difference in your healing! I am so excited to be stepping into this new responsibility of being a T4T caregiver and giving back in such a meaningful way.
Trans Caregiving Experience
-Direct care after ALT phalloplasty
Caregiving Experience
-Direct care for a dependent adult
-Direct care for a toddler with a disability, including administering food through a feeding tube
-5 years as a professional childcare provider for children of all ages
-2 years as a daycare lead teacher for infants, toddlers, and preschool
-Experience as an after school lead teacher for 7-12 year olds
Szonic Allure
(he/him)
Howdy there! I'm a 42 year old trans man living happily in the San Francisco Bay Area, eager to help heal both physically and emotionally. I feel that our surgeries are these incredible, amazing experiences that really need as much support as possible beyond changing bandages in order to have the best healthful healing results. Anticipating the emotional needs of others is something I pride myself in and find purpose with. Taking care of others in our communities going through gender confirming surgeries is critical! When I'm not meme hoarding I'm gaming, meditating, creating art, and playing with my furry child, Sacha Baron Cohen.
Be kind to yourself and others!
Trans Caregiving Experience
-Own double incision top surgery with multiple revisions
-Own partial hysterectomy
-Healing with MRSA
-Direct care and support after phalloplasty revisions
Additional Caregiving Experience
-Ages 0-85 General and Hospice Caregiving
-Experience with Alzheimer's, dementia, and COPD
(he/him)
Howdy there! I'm a 42 year old trans man living happily in the San Francisco Bay Area, eager to help heal both physically and emotionally. I feel that our surgeries are these incredible, amazing experiences that really need as much support as possible beyond changing bandages in order to have the best healthful healing results. Anticipating the emotional needs of others is something I pride myself in and find purpose with. Taking care of others in our communities going through gender confirming surgeries is critical! When I'm not meme hoarding I'm gaming, meditating, creating art, and playing with my furry child, Sacha Baron Cohen.
Be kind to yourself and others!
Trans Caregiving Experience
-Own double incision top surgery with multiple revisions
-Own partial hysterectomy
-Healing with MRSA
-Direct care and support after phalloplasty revisions
Additional Caregiving Experience
-Ages 0-85 General and Hospice Caregiving
-Experience with Alzheimer's, dementia, and COPD
Josefine Parker
(she/their)
Unavailable during the COVID-19 pandemic
I'm a 31 year old trans woman living in the country in Tennessee. I grew up in Baltimore providing care for family members and friends with chronic conditions. Since 2017, I've provided gender-affirming surgery care including cooking, medical attention, care plans, fundraising, and tending to the spirit. Similar to how doulas offer support around birth or death, I can work with a person as requested to honor the sacredness of transition, what I call gender midwifery.
Transgender Caregiving Experience
-My own recovery after bilateral orchiectomy with Dr. Marc Arnkoff
-Direct care after orchiectomies with Dr. Arnkoff
-Direct care after neovaginoplasty with Dr. Jaromir Slama
-Direct care after top surgery with Dr. Slama
-Direct care after vaginoplasty with Dr. Bella Avanessian
-Nourishing meals for trans people recovering from surgery
(she/their)
Unavailable during the COVID-19 pandemic
I'm a 31 year old trans woman living in the country in Tennessee. I grew up in Baltimore providing care for family members and friends with chronic conditions. Since 2017, I've provided gender-affirming surgery care including cooking, medical attention, care plans, fundraising, and tending to the spirit. Similar to how doulas offer support around birth or death, I can work with a person as requested to honor the sacredness of transition, what I call gender midwifery.
Transgender Caregiving Experience
-My own recovery after bilateral orchiectomy with Dr. Marc Arnkoff
-Direct care after orchiectomies with Dr. Arnkoff
-Direct care after neovaginoplasty with Dr. Jaromir Slama
-Direct care after top surgery with Dr. Slama
-Direct care after vaginoplasty with Dr. Bella Avanessian
-Nourishing meals for trans people recovering from surgery
oliver flowers
(he/him)
I am a 39 year old trans man living in Tennessee. I medically transitioned 14 years ago at the age of 25 and had top surgery with Dr. Beverly Fischer in February 2008. I have over 18 years of experience as a caregiver in all capacities from meal prep, medical needs, and transportation; to advocacy and emotional support.
Trans Caregiving Experience
-My own recovery after multiple gender-affirming surgeries
-Direct care for many clients post top surgery
-Direct care after orchiectomy with Dr. Marc Arnkoff
-Direct care after FFS with Dr. Andrew Kleinberger
-Direct care for multiple clients post phalloplasty with both San Francisco teams
-House Host at Quest House: a transmasculine lower surgery community healing space
Additional Caregiving Experience
-Core member of a rural healthcare collective (Circle of Care)
-End of Life Specialist (Completed Vigil Doula training course with the International End of Life Doula Association)
-Adults with post-operative needs, HIV, Dementia, Cancer
-Adults and children with developmental disabilities
(he/him)
I am a 39 year old trans man living in Tennessee. I medically transitioned 14 years ago at the age of 25 and had top surgery with Dr. Beverly Fischer in February 2008. I have over 18 years of experience as a caregiver in all capacities from meal prep, medical needs, and transportation; to advocacy and emotional support.
Trans Caregiving Experience
-My own recovery after multiple gender-affirming surgeries
-Direct care for many clients post top surgery
-Direct care after orchiectomy with Dr. Marc Arnkoff
-Direct care after FFS with Dr. Andrew Kleinberger
-Direct care for multiple clients post phalloplasty with both San Francisco teams
-House Host at Quest House: a transmasculine lower surgery community healing space
Additional Caregiving Experience
-Core member of a rural healthcare collective (Circle of Care)
-End of Life Specialist (Completed Vigil Doula training course with the International End of Life Doula Association)
-Adults with post-operative needs, HIV, Dementia, Cancer
-Adults and children with developmental disabilities
