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SaVanna Wanzer has dedicated her life to trans education and representation
The tireless founder of May Is? All About Trans empowers the transgender community, one teaching moment at a time
Interview by John Riley
April 28, 2021
SaVanna Wanzer Photo: Todd Franson
“I’ve learned in life that you can have as many sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts, and family you want by adopting people in the community who generate love,” says SaVanna Wanzer. “Whoever gives you love, you give that love right back to them.”
Wanzer’s life is all about love, from her personal relationships to her advocacy on behalf of her beloved transgender community. But acceptance has not always come easily to the 58-year old trans activist and health educator. While Wanzer’s identity was accepted by her birth and adoptive mothers, and some extended family members like uncles and aunts, most of her siblings struggled to accept her.