SF Office of Transgender Initiatives

We honor the lives of Mariya Jackson (3/31/2026) and Dannielle Spillman (4/13/2026).
 
We honor the life of Mariya Jackson (3/31/2026), a brilliant and deeply loved member of the community. Known for her warmth and commitment to uplifting others, she showed up with purpose, both personally and through her work in direct service. Her resilience, and dedication to community left a lasting impact on all who crossed her path. She had so much life ahead of her. Her legacy will continue to live on through the people and community she helped build.
 
We remember Dannielle Spillman, a beloved trans elder whose life touched so many in San Francisco. Known for her warmth, generosity, and deep love of music, she built community wherever she went. She showed up with kindness, style, and a spirit people won’t forget. She deserved safety and dignity. Instead, we mourn her loss and honor her legacy by continuing the fight for a world where trans elders are protected, valued, and able to live fully.

Join the Office of Transgender Initiatives (OTI) and the DHR City Career Center for an informative one-hour session that highlights San Francisco’s values in action: equity, opportunity, and inclusion for all.

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Important hearing at the San Francisco Immigrants Rights Commission Monday 11/10 - We hope to see you there!

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Join and SF’s City Career Center for Building Careers with Purpose & Pride — a 1 hour session on how to navigate the City and County of San Francisco’s hiring process and how the City is building an inclusive workplace. You must register to attend as spots are limited. Make sure to register ASAP to reserve your place!

https://tinyurl.com/purpose-pride

November is Transgender Awareness Month. Please check out this community calendar of San Francisco based events for the trans community. 🏳️‍⚧️🗓️🌉

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Congratularions to - SF’s new Drag Laureate!

Trans News Highlights are back after a brief hiatus. Here is what you may have missed in trans news.

The Office of Transgender Initiatives is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our most fearless trans elders, Stonewall veteran and life-long advocate Miss Major Griffin-Gracy.

From the streets of San Francisco, to the deepest trenches of the South, she fought for those who most others had forgotten and blazed a trail that enables us to do the work we do today.

Our love goes out to her family and all those who were lucky enough to know her.

Rest in Power We love you.