Corinne Goodwin (She/They) is the founder and Executive Director of Eastern PA Trans Equity Project a non-profit organization which has a mission of empowering transgender individuals throughout a 26-County area of Eastern Pennsylvania. An award-winning community leader and in-demand speaker, Corinne actively works on issues impacting the lives of LGBTQ Pennsylvanians ranging from legislative action to advocating for safe housing and food access. In addition to her role at Eastern PA Trans Equity Project, she also serves on the Board of Keystone Equality and volunteers with other organizations promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion including the ACLU, the Pennsylvania Youth Congress, the United Way, Chamber of Commerce, and more.
After a career as a senior executive in the retail and telecommunications sectors, Corinne now works as a self-employed business consultant. A parent to one son who works in New York’s theater industry, she lives in Orefield PA with her wife Debbie, a grumpy cat named April, and a model railroad that takes up way too much space in her basement.
Robin Gow (fae/it/he) is an autistic trans poet and educator. Robin has given training on creating more inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ communities to colleges, healthcare networks, and K-12 schools across the country. At Ursinus College, Robin served as the president of the Gender and Sexuality Alliance and the Coordinator of the Rainbow Resource Center, developing events and support services for LGBTQIA+ students and advocating for more inclusive policies. Currently they are the Director of the Education Institute at Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center and they serve on the Board of Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. Robin is an award-winning author of three poetry collections, an essay collection, Young Adult novel and Middle Grade novels in verse.
Dr. Joel Davis Brown, Esq., is an entrepreneur, author, and member of the Forbes Coaches Council. His debut book, The Souls of Queer Folk: How Understanding LGBTQ+ Culture Can Transform Your Leadership Practice, was published in 2023. An attorney with a doctorate in educational leadership, Joel founded Pneumos, a global management & consulting firm, with hubs spanning across 3 continents.