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Podcasts

Checking the Campus Pulse Through Research and Fortifying Yourself with 'Escape Rooms' and 'Silly Candy' - Aug 2018 w/ Dr. Saby Labor of Resilient Campus
Nothing Never Happens: A Podcast of Radical Musings on Social Justice, Pedagogies for Transformation, and Feminist Activism (Part 1; Part 2) - October 2017 with Dr. Tina Pippen
Special episode: Courage, Courage for Our Friends - January 2017 with 2 Drunk Fans
TRANSforming the World - March 2016 with Providence (this podcast no longer available)

Print Media

Why Being an 'Ally' Can Be More Complicated Than You May Think - November 2017 by Emell Derra Adolphus for HOUR Detroit
Chicago's Trans Advocates, From Celebs to Social Workers - April 2014 by Jake Malooley for Chicago Reader
MOSAIC: Annual Conference on Gender - February 2012 by Rachel Cohen for The Tartan
Role Reversal - October 2005 by April Dembosky for Mother Jones
​(note from T.J.: in this interview I use language and analysis that is quite dated at this point. It's a testament of how much my village has always and continues to challenge and teach me)

Other Media

#SpeakingofTransgender - November 2016 with Scott Turner Schofield (this platform no longer available)

Testimonials & Endorsements

T.J. Jourian is a highly skilled facilitator whose attention to participant learning, group dynamics, and learning outcomes makes him incredibly effective working with groups. T.J. mixes transparency, humor, and challenge to bring individuals and groups to greater levels of competence with issues of equity and justice.
- D-L Stewart, Ph.D.
​Professor | Student Affairs in Higher Education | Colorado State University 
Co-Director | Race and Intersectional Studies in Educational Equity (RISE) Center
T.J. was an awesome speaker and very easy to work with. His charisma and knowledge helped to break down barriers and create an atmosphere of respect around LGBTQI topics.
- Sharese Shannon Mathis
Director | Diversity and Inclusion | Siena Heights University
T.J. was one of the keynotes for a conference I hosted featuring 13 colleges and universities in the Midwest with over 225 attendees. His delivery, content and overall presence was one of the major highlights of this event. To this day students still rave about his workshop and keynote. He is absolutely one of the rising stars in the field!
- Vince Greer
Associate Dean of Students for Diversity, Inclusion, and Residential Life 
Claremont McKenna College
T.J.'s presentations, interactions, and facilitated dialogues with our students, staff, and faculty for Trans Activist Awareness Week were opportunities for the campus community to learn more and dive deeper among trans advocacy. We were able to communicate with T.J. prior to our visioning for the campus events, and he was very receptive in the planning process for his visit to campus.
- Thomas A. Arce, M.Ed.
Interim Associate Director of Multicultural and International Programs
University of Iowa
I would first like to say, "it is hard to put a price on empowerment and community". During our conversation with T.J., (Dr. Robin Phelps-Ward invited me), I was able to talk with T.J. about my research, politics of The Work, presentation (and preservation) of self as a QWOC, and the violence of institutions; to name a few of the topics covered. I enjoyed being able to have a dialogue about what I saw for myself in the future and how that self translated to my advocacy and activism. T.J. was extremely responsive when it came to meeting me where I was and helping me build a trajectory that honored myself and those around me. I would recommend T.J. if you want to, for example, brainstorm stages of a research project, create a program, or develop curricula that is Black, indigenous, queer, trans, intersex inclusive. 
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I want people on my team who can call me out, call me in, and know who and what to call on for guidance toward equity. I trust the intellectual input of T.J., Z, and T.H.E. Scholarly Collaborative will be rooted in margin-centered/equitable frameworks. These are good people who want to see me win. I appreciate my ongoing working relationship with T.H.E Scholarly Collaborative . Thank you again Dr. Phelps-Ward for the connection and the donation of the meeting with T.J., this is the community I deserve. 
- E K.  Phelps, M.A.
Assistant Professor | Pierce College FS
PhD Candidate | Sociology | CWRU
T.J. has a gift for connecting with students on serious topics and providing great education.
- Megan Rowe
Associate Director of Housing Operations | Loyola University Maryland
T.J. is a skilled facilitator and educator. T.J. presented relevant, and engaging content about trans awareness to undergraduate students. His content was thoughtful, nuanced, and comprehensive, and his facilitation style was engaging to participants that were at varied levels of awareness.
- Purvi Patel
Director of Civic Engagement | Institute of Politics | The University of Chicago
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About that asterisk: This website uses the asterisk (*) as a linguistic disruption of sorts that shifts the meaning of words to intentionally reference from a trans perspective (e.g., trans*form). In most cases, it is not used after the word "trans" as is becoming common in many spaces (see this article for an explanation of the etymology and meaning of trans*), except when directly cited or is part of an already published piece.  This is to honor the ongoing discussions and tensions amongst trans communities regarding the use/misuse of the asterisk. See, the following three articles to learn about some of these discussions and tensions: by Julia Serano, by the Trans Student Educational Resources, and by Practical Androgyny.