Creating Better Outcomes for Black and Brown Trans people.

Who We Are

Black Trans Leadership Austin(BTLA) is a grassroots initiative that continuously strives to create better outcomes for Black transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender diverse people in and around Austin, Texas. The organization was founded in July of 2020 during the COVID-19 Pandemic. BTLA has identified systemic and economic issues affecting QTBIPOC communities across central Texas and works to give care, reparations, and support to our community through direct aid and community connection.

 

Meet our team

Lais Milburn | She/Her

Co-Founder, Administrative Lead

Rocky Lane | He/Him

Co-Founder, Mutual Aid Lead

Tabitha Hamilton | They/Them

Co-Founder, Operations Lead

Naomi Derrick | Naomi/Naomi’s

Co-Founder, Outreach Lead