“For 25 years, Sandra Ramirez (she/her/ella) and Lizbeth Pineda (she/her/ella) have been trailblazers in love, advocacy, and empowerment for San Diego’s immigrant transgender community. Through their pioneering, grassroots organization, Transgénero 2000, they established a safe, welcoming, Spanish-speaking space at The Center for trans immigrants navigating both their identities and a new country.

Their network of care and advocacy has been a vital lifeline, providing support groups and offering assistance with HIV prevention, political asylum, legal name changes, and healthcare access. These iconic Luminaries exemplify the power of community leadership, demonstrating how they can fuel incredible transformation, fostering new generations of leaders to keep the flame of activism burning brightly.”

The Word SD