Join a Committee
be part of the movement
Thank you for your interest in getting involved and joining a committee with Trans Up Front! All committees meet once a month and there is no experience requirement to join. Just a passion for the work we do. Learn more about our current committees and submit an interest form to get more information or join us!
Graphic Design
& Art
Are you a graphic designer, illustrator, or visual artist passionate about trans liberation? Join our Creative Committee to help shape the visual voice of our movement. From designing event flyers and social media graphics to creating art is your favorite mediums that inspires action, your skills can make a powerful impact. Open to TGNC artists and allies across Illinois. Let’s build bold, beautiful resistance—together.
Meets 2nd Thursday of each month
at 7pm via zoom
Journalism
Are you a writer, storyteller, journalist, or editor with a passion for justice and trans liberation? Join our new committee to help power our Substack and digital storytelling efforts. From op-eds and interviews to features on community issues, we’re looking for TGNC voices and allies to uplift our movement through words. This is your chance to help shape the narrative and bring visibility to the work happening across Illinois.
Meets 2nd Monday of each month
at 6:30pm via zoom
Development &
Fundraising
Are you skilled in fundraising, grant writing, or building relationships with donors and supporters? This committee is looking for passionate individuals to help sustain and grow our work for trans liberation across Illinois. This team works closely with our Events & Outreach Committee to align fundraising efforts with community engagement, whether that’s securing grants, organizing grassroots fundraising campaigns, or building long-term financial support.
Meets 3rd Monday of each month
at 7pm via zoom
Events &
Outreach
Are you passionate about organizing, community building, and showing up for trans liberation? Join our Events & Outreach Committee to help plan rallies, town halls, teach-ins, and community gatherings across Illinois. From coordinating logistics to welcoming attendees and spreading the word, this team is at the heart of our public presence. We’re looking for TGNC folks and allies who believe in people power and want to help mobilize it.
Meets 3rd Thursday of each month
at 7pm via zoom
Policy & Research
Are you passionate about advocacy, public education, and making systemic change for trans communities? Join our Policy & Outreach Committee to help shape and share our political vision. This team works on legislative tracking, policy research, and grassroots advocacy while also building relationships with community members, organizations, and elected officials. Whether it’s crafting action alerts, supporting town halls, or helping mobilize around key issues, your voice can help move policy and people.
Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month
at 6:30pm via zoom
TGNC Parents
Support & Advocacy
Are you a transgender or gender nonconforming parent navigating the world while raising kids and building community? Join our TGNC Parents Committee to connect with other trans and nonbinary parents, uplift each other’s experiences, and advocate for the support and visibility our families deserve. This committee will help shape programming, offer peer support, and ensure TGNC parent voices are centered in our work across Illinois.
Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month
at 7pm via zoom