No one gets us like we get us.

Founder & CEO

Kipp works as a pediatrics nurse and public speaker on topics of transness and healthcare. Kipp got involved in transgender activism while working as the Gender-Affirming Care Coordinator & LGBT+ Educator for a local clinic. 

Proudly autistic, Kipp is working to create Trans Joy into an organization that connects & supports transgender people from all walks of life. On the rare occasion that they aren't working, you can find Kipp at home watching Steven Universe with their nesting partner, building miniatures, or snuggling with their dog, Lola.

Email Kipp if your organization wants to collaborate with Trans Joy for events, speaking engagements, etc.

Director of Organizational Development

Parker was born & raised in Kansas City. They is proudly poly, demi, & pan and is fluent in ASL.

They are a parent of seven and have multiple unofficial foster kids. They started out with the MO Dept. of Corrections after getting a degree in Forensic Investigation, but changed careers to nursing when their last child was born autistic/deaf/blind.

They have since received their MBA from KU and serve on the board of several organizations including as Naka-Kon's Director of Accessibility.

Email Parker if you have a fundraising opportunity or questions about donating.

Volunteer Coordinator

K or KB was born and raised in KC. They have a background in event coordination and client relations management. They have two furry gremlins that happily consume their paycheck. You can catch them playing kickball, drinking at the Renaissance festival, planning a weekend trip, or hosting a themed event at their house. KB's focus is to help plan fun things for their trans KC family by managing Trans Joy's volunteer pool, including as Co-Director of Trans Joy Camp.

Email KB if you have questions about volunteer opportunities.