The New York City Health Department’s Division of Disease Control invites interested New Yorkers to apply to be a member of its Transgender, Gender Nonconforming, and Non-Binary (TGNCNB) Community Advisory Board (TCAB). This advisory board is open to the public with a strong preference for members of the TGNCNB community in New York City. This advisory board will help ensure the Division’s work is representative of all New Yorkers, including persons who identify as TGNCNB.
Scope of Work:
The Division of Disease Control’s mission is to safeguard the health of all New Yorkers through the identification, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases. Members of the TCAB will help inform the Division’s work related to the health of TGNCNB New Yorkers, including but not limited to:
- Sexual health and other New York City Health Department clinical services
- Health marketing campaigns
- Educational materials
- Research that focuses on or is inclusive of TGNCNB New Yorkers
- Best practices for collecting sexual orientation and gender identity client data
- Trans-inclusive communications in English and other languages
We are looking for board members with diverse backgrounds and experiences who:
- Live or work in New York City
- Are members of the TGNCNB communities or work with these communities
- Are committed to improving health services for New Yorkers of all gender identities
Board members are required to:
- Attend one 3-hour in person or virtual orientation
- Participate in up to eight 3-hour virtual meetings through June 2025
- Review documents before meetings
- Provide feedback and recommendations on one to three topics per meeting
TCAB members will be compensated based on completion of the tasks above.