Erin Parisi, Founder of TranSending for The Inquiry Series: Exploring Inclusivity

The Inquiry Series: Exploring Inclusivity is speaker series featuring leaders in inclusion and diversity from across the country whose incredible work is paving the way to ensure everyone belongs in the outdoors. To learn more, head to www.wildernessinquiry.org In this session we were joined by Erin Parisi - the founder of TranSending. Being represented and having your voice heard in the outdoors can be tough for any woman; and Erin Parisi is no exception. Erin lived hidden for several decades in fear. When she finally reached out and began her gender transition, visibility was the furthest thing from her mind. Realizing the force suppressing her for decades was the lack of representation and a misconstrued narrative of trans women, she began a journey to become the first known trans person to stand on the highest point on every continent - a mountaineering goal known as the Seven Summits. While approximately 500 people have completed the feat, fewer than 20% are female. Erin hopes to prove to the world that she refuses to hide and will not be relegated to the shadows any longer. With four of the Seven Summits completed, Erin hopes to build on her goal with two summit bids planned for 2021. Join Erin in this month’s session to learn about her story and her work Check out transending7.org to learn more about Erin and her work! Music by BenSound

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