Sponsors for 2026 Rhode Island Trans Health Conference

Providence, RI US
May 30, 2026

Welcome to the Sponsorship page for the 2026

Rhode Island Trans Health Conference 

This is the 9th Rhode Island Trans Health Conference dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of the transgender and gender diverse (TGD) community. The conference will provide interactive, evidence-based learning for interdisciplinary professionals across the care continuum to increase confidence in providing quality care for all TGD individuals. In addition to didactic presentations, attendees will have opportunities to learn from practitioners with lived experience and expertise in TGD health and wellness. Running concurrently to the Provider Track, the Community Track will hold space for the TGD community and their families to learn about available resources and build affirming space to intentionally connect, learn, and embrace joy.

2026 Sponsorship Packages

Flagship Sponsor — $5,000

• Resource table
• Full-page ad in the Conference Program
• 3 complimentary conference registrations
• Recognition on the conference website, signage, and conference day acknowledgements

Premier Sponsor — $2,500

• Half-page ad in the Conference Program
• 2 complimentary conference registrations
• Recognition on the conference website, signage, and conference day acknowledgements

Supporting Sponsor — $1,000

• Quarter-page ad in the Conference Program
• Recognition on the conference website, signage, and conference day acknowledgements

Community Sponsor — $500

• Recognition on the conference website, signage, and conference day acknowledgements

Target Audience

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Learning Objectives

 

 

Additional Information

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 4.50 APA

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

    In support of improving patient care, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

  • 4.50 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
  • 4.50 Social Work
    This activity has been approved by the NASW, Rhode Island Chapter.
Course opens: 
03/24/2026
Course expires: 
07/30/2026
Event starts: 
05/30/2026 - 8:30am EDT
Event ends: 
05/30/2026 - 4:00pm EDT
Cost:
$500.00

Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Roberts Hall
Providence, RI 02908
United States
Free parking available in Campus Parking Lots A, B, C, & D. Conference Registration will take place in the Roberts Hall Lobby.
 
Accessibility FAQ
  • How much walking will I need to do?
    • The conference is held on a College campus, which can be rather spread out. An interactive map can be found here and a printable map can be found here, and will be printed in the brochure you receive at the conference. Walking between each session can take 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Who can I ask for help if I need assistance?
    • Conference Volunteers and Rhode Island College Security will be available to assist at all times. To contact security to ask for transportation between buildings, please call 401-456-8888. To report an accessibility concern or discuss accessibility issues that are not related to transportation between buildings, please contact Brown CME at [email protected]
  • What are the bathrooms like?
    • On the day of the conference, all bathrooms will be labeled as “All Gender Restrooms.” There are both single stall and multi stall bathrooms across the campus. Many restrooms are accessible to those who use mobility supports such as wheelchairs and walkers; however, there are no adult-sized hygiene tables at Rhode Island College. Participants who need support with hygiene should plan with this in mind.
  • Will I need to climb stairs?
    • There are elevators wherever stairs are required to get between locations.
  • Where can I find water?
    • Rhode Island College has water-bottle filling stations across the campus. There will also be water bottles available throughout the day.
  • What is the food like?
    • There will be coffee and snacks in the morning, a hot lunch, and cookies in the afternoon. Lunch will include gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options. 
  • What are the transportation options to get to the event?
    • Rhode Island College has ample free parking and is accessible via RIPTA bus. The conference is able to provide RIPTA bus passes for Community Track attendees who are unable to obtain their own transportation. Please complete the questions on registration about this and we will contact you.
  • Is interpretation available?
    • ASL interpretation will be available. Any conference participants who will need ASL interpretation are encouraged to arrive at the beginning of registration to facilitate easy creation of a plan for the day with the interpretation team. It is vital that participants who know they will need ASL communicate this need during sign-up, so that we can find enough interpreters to match the need.
  • Are printed materials available?
    • Printed versions of presentation slides are available upon request, in notes-format, large print, high-contrast, or any combination of those options. Please indicate this need upon sign-up. 
  • Can I use my screen reader to access presentation slides?
    • Electronic copies of presentation slides will also be made available via shareable link and thumb drive for participants who use screen readers. It is vital this need is communicated at sign-up in order to ensure we have the correct number of copies of the format you need. These slides will not be shared until the morning of the conference, and participants who need this support are encouraged to arrive at the beginning of registration time to ensure they have adequate download and set-up time.
  • Can I bring my service animal?
    • Service animals are welcome at the conference. Service animals are expected to follow all commands of their handlers while on Rhode Island College property, and to wear appropriate gear relevant to the service performed. Service animals may be relieved in grassy areas and should be cleaned up after appropriately. In the event of severe weather, please contact Brown CME at [email protected] for support in planning how to most easily manage the needs of both service animal and handler.
  • Where can I go if I need to pump?
    • It is our goal to ensure a safe and comfortable place for people who are lactating to pump. While we are not yet sure where this space will be located, there will be a pre-identified lactation room. Please follow up with any conference volunteer for support locating and accessing this space.

Faculty

Jordan McWhite, CCHW, NCMA (Keynote) (he/him)
Social Work Department
Hasbro Children's Hospital
Brown University Health
Providence, RI

Gray Babbs, MPH, PhD (he/him)
Public Health Professional
Brown University School of Public Health
Providence, RI
 
Mars Bergfield, PsyD (she/they)
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Behavioral Medicine & Spine Institute
Brown University Health
Providence, RI
 
Sarah Brandwood, LICSW (she/her)
Clinical Social Worker
Adult Gender and Sexuality Behavioral Health Program
Brown University Health
Providence, RI
 
DL Helfer, LICSW (they/them)
Clinical Social Worker
Private Practice
Providence, RI
 
Kira Keenan, MeD, LICSW (she/her)
Clinical Social Worker
Sex Educator
Private Practice
Providence, RI
 
Noah V. Lupica, MD (he/him)
Pediatrician
Next Generation Pediatrics
Greenwich, CT | Mt. Kisco, NY
 
Jason Rafferty, MD, MPH, EdM
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatrics
Bradley Hospital & Hasbro Children's Hospital
Brown University Health
Providence, RI
 

Lisa Rodriguez-Ross, Esq.
Staff Attorney
GLAD Law
Boston, MA

Julia Schulkers, MS, APRN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Brown University Health
Providence, RI

 


Planning Committee

Syd LaBonte, LICSW, C-ACYFSW
Clinical Social Work
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Rhode Island College School of Social Work
Social Sparks, Inc
Providence, RI
 

Gray Babbs, MPH, PhD (he/him)
Brown University School of Public Health
Providence, RI

Christopher Bayston, MD, MSc (they/them)
Brown University
Providence, RI

Wendy Becker, PhD (she/her)
Rhode Island College School of Social Work
Providence, RI

Mars Bergfield, PsyD (she/they)
Behavioral Medicine & Spine Institute
Brown University Health
Providence, RI
 

Jason Berkowitz, MPH (he/him)
Brown School of Public Health
Mass General Brigham
Providence, RI; Boston, MA

Matthew Boudreau (he/him)
Rhode Island Department of Health
Providence, RI

Samuel Diaz, MD (he/him)
Brown University
Providence, RI

Justin DiLibero, DNP, APRN, CCRN, CCNS, ACCNS-AG, CNE, FCNS
Rhode Island College School of Nursing
Providence, RI

Logan England, LICSW (he/him)
PVD Psych
Providence, RI

Misha Fan
Thundermist Health Center
Providence, RI

Kira Keenan, MeD, LICSW (she/her)
Private Practice
Providence, RI

Michelle King (she/her)
Brown University Continuing Medical Education Office
Providence, RI

Noah V. Lupica, MD (he/him)
Thundermist Health Center
West Warwick, RI

Jennifer Maloney (she/her)
Brown University Continuing Medical Education Office
Providence, RI

Kimberly Page, RN (she/her)
Thundermist Health Center
Providence, RI

Julia Schulkers, FNP-C
Brown University Health
Providence, RI

addyson tucker-thai, PsyD (they/them)
Wholehearted Psych
Providence, RI

 

 

Available Credit

  • 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 4.50 APA

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

    In support of improving patient care, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

  • 4.50 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
  • 4.50 Social Work
    This activity has been approved by the NASW, Rhode Island Chapter.

This conference is made possible in part thanks to the following sponsors

 

Arrow Behavioral Health

Brown Health Medical Group - Adult Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Care New England

Community Care Alliance

Fuller Hospital

Glad Law

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England

PVD Psychological Associates

RIDOH

Roots Specialty

The Warren Alpert Medical School Office of Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

 

Price

Cost:
$500.00
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