The “Advancing Care Access and Delivery for All” Conference
Tuesday, April 21st, 9am-4pm
8-8:45am: Check in
8:45-9:00am: Morning Welcome
Dr. Valencia Walker, MD, MPH, GCSOM Vice Dean for Community Engagement and College Culture
Block A: Advancing Health Care Access and Delivery for Veterans
9-9:45am: A Life Experience Focus
“My Experience as a US Navy Veteran and Trans Woman”
Laura Craig; US Navy: Nuclear Submarine Power Plant Operator, Engineering Watch Supervisor, Division Supervisor.
9:45-10:30am A Support Professional’s Focus
“Forging the Path to Recovery and Hope for US Veterans”
Denise Carey, LCSW, Scranton Vet Center
Block B: Advancing Health Care Access and Delivery for Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse People
10:45-11:30 am A Life Experience Focus
“Providing Culturally Competent Care for the Trans Community”
Corinne Goodwin, Founder and Executive Director of Eastern PA Trans Equity Project
11:30-12:15am A Support Professional’s Focus
“Historical Evolution of Health Care Focus for the Trans Community”
Jennifer M. Joyce, M.D., FAAFP, GCSOM, Ret., NEPA Trans Health
12:15- 1:15pm: Lunch
1:15-1:30: Afternoon Welcome
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti
Block C: Advancing Health Care Access and Delivery for Un-Housed People
1:30-2:15pm: A Life Experience Focus
“A Personal Story of Intersectional Considerations”
Jinx Leonard (she/they)
Jinx Leanard is a black trans woman, a writer, and a system of four. Before moving to northeastern Pennsylvania, she transitioned in Virginia in December of 2020. During that time, she faced homelessness— sleeping in her car and motels when she could—depression, and battled with suicidal idealization all with a smile on her face. Jinx was the winner of the Scranton Fringe Festival’s Big Gay StorySlam in June of 2025,
and has written 2 published books- “Welcome To Second Puberty” and “The Rules on Estrogen”
2:15-3pm: A Support Professional’s Focus
“Specific Title Not Yet Provided”
Emma Graham, MPH, Public Health Professional | Health Equity Advocate, The Wright Center
3-4pm: Panel Discussion
Q and A with all Presenters
Tuesday, April 21st, 9am-4pm
8-8:45am: Check in
8:45-9:00am: Morning Welcome
Dr. Valencia Walker, MD, MPH, GCSOM Vice Dean for Community Engagement and College Culture
Block A: Advancing Health Care Access and Delivery for Veterans
9-9:45am: A Life Experience Focus
“My Experience as a US Navy Veteran and Trans Woman”
Laura Craig; US Navy: Nuclear Submarine Power Plant Operator, Engineering Watch Supervisor, Division Supervisor.
9:45-10:30am A Support Professional’s Focus
“Forging the Path to Recovery and Hope for US Veterans”
Denise Carey, LCSW, Scranton Vet Center
Block B: Advancing Health Care Access and Delivery for Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse People
10:45-11:30 am A Life Experience Focus
“Providing Culturally Competent Care for the Trans Community”
Corinne Goodwin, Founder and Executive Director of Eastern PA Trans Equity Project
11:30-12:15am A Support Professional’s Focus
“Historical Evolution of Health Care Focus for the Trans Community”
Jennifer M. Joyce, M.D., FAAFP, GCSOM, Ret., NEPA Trans Health
12:15- 1:15pm: Lunch
1:15-1:30: Afternoon Welcome
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti
Block C: Advancing Health Care Access and Delivery for Un-Housed People
1:30-2:15pm: A Life Experience Focus
“A Personal Story of Intersectional Considerations”
Jinx Leonard (she/they)
Jinx Leanard is a black trans woman, a writer, and a system of four. Before moving to northeastern Pennsylvania, she transitioned in Virginia in December of 2020. During that time, she faced homelessness— sleeping in her car and motels when she could—depression, and battled with suicidal idealization all with a smile on her face. Jinx was the winner of the Scranton Fringe Festival’s Big Gay StorySlam in June of 2025,
and has written 2 published books- “Welcome To Second Puberty” and “The Rules on Estrogen”
2:15-3pm: A Support Professional’s Focus
“Specific Title Not Yet Provided”
Emma Graham, MPH, Public Health Professional | Health Equity Advocate, The Wright Center
3-4pm: Panel Discussion
Q and A with all Presenters