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Collegiate Gender Affirming Care Coalition

Who we are

We are a network of college health service providers committed to improving the health, access to care, and wellbeing of TGD students. The Coalition began in July 2021 with an inquiry by a college health director, seeking consultation on what other colleges are offering for gender affirming care in response to student demand for gender affirming services. The coalition has since become a source of mutual education and support for college centers in many stages of gender affirming care programs. It is also a space for community, networking, and consultation. 

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What we do

The CGACC mission is to provide services that are collaborative, multidisciplinary, and patient-centered. Our work is to reduce barriers, provide outreach, care coordination, and advocacy.

 

Coalition Core Values: 

  • Commitment to anti-racism

  • Commitment to trauma responsive healthcare practice

  • Commitment to acknowledging and addressing structural inequalities 

  • Use gender neutral and inclusive language

  • Use correct pronouns 

  • Be mindful of ableist terms and phrases

  • Be mindful of weight stigma, education stigma, language stigma, and religion-based stigma

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Coalition Expectations:

  • No one is expected to do this perfectly (because no one CAN) and we must make an effort to continuously improve

  • Care always

  • Be reflective in your words and actions

  • Operate from a growth-mindset

  • Create change within your capacity​

Current Projects

CGACC Initiatives

CGACC is always working on initiatives that help improve the patient experience. In 2025, we received a grant from the Trans Justice Fund which allowed us to hire and pay a transgender advisory board. Our board is comprised of transgender and gender diverse college students who help inform our trainings, practice, and ensure we maintain our focus on centering the needs and experiences of TGD college students. Below are other initiatives we are working on.
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Join us!

There are three ways to participate in the Collegiate Gender Affirming Care Coalition:​​

  1. Join our listserv by emailing our Listserv Manager, Penny Jacobs. Click here for instructions and contact information.

  2. Join our monthly consultation meetings: Send our Director, Coralie Pederson an email asking to join our monthly consultation meetings. Email cp.cgacc@gmail.com and include:

    • Name and contact information including email address and institution affiliation​

    • Educational background and role in the provision of TGD care

    • Number of years you've been working with TGD students

  3. Use and share the website widely so this information can contribute to the highest quality care for TGD individuals.

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Meet The Team

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Coralie Pederson, APRN, CNP 

Director of CGACC

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Zan Haggerty, DSW, LCSW

Co-Director of CGACC

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Penny Jacobs, CRNP

CGACC Listserv Manager

Participating Colleges, Universities, & Institutions

  • Bard College

  • Cornell University

  • East Carolina University

  • Indiana University

  • Johns Hopkins University

  • Macalester University

  • Mayo Clinic

  • Michigan State University

  • Northern Illinois University

  • Ohio State University

  • Penn State University

  • Purdue University

  • Rhode Island School of Design

  • Rochester Institute of Technology

  • Rutgers University

  • Southern New Hampshire University

  • Stockton University

  • SUNY Oswego

  • University of California, Davis

  • University of Georgia

  • University of Iowa

  • University of Maryland

  • University of Michigan

  • University of Minnesota, Boynton

  • University of Pennsylvania

  • University of Wisconsin, Steven's Point

  • University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

  • Wisconsin University

 

 

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