2025 Queer and Now Conference:
Navigating the Political Climate and Building Queer Community
Thursday, May 8, 2025 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.- Conference Rooms A&B, Campus Center
- Keynote speaker: Mariah Moore, policy director for the Transgender Law Center
- Learn more about our speaker
Queer and Now is the annual LGBTQ+ conference at De Anza College that focuses on the larger and local LGBTQ+ community, student success, equity, intersectionality and social justice concerns.
This year, the 11th annual Queer and Now conference will focus on the theme, "Navigating the Political Climate and Building Queer Community."
Please check back for a detailed schedule – coming soon! For questions or accommodations, please email Jamie Pelusi at pelusijamie@deanza.edu
(Artwork by Asia-Vinae J. Palmer)
About the Speaker
Mariah Moore is a nationally recognized, award-winning organizer and activist dedicated to advancing
equity, equality and safety for the transgender community. Hailing from New Orleans,
she serves as the director of policy and programs at the Transgender Law Center and is the co-founder of House of Tulip, a vital resource hub providing housing and support for transgender and gender non-conforming
individuals in New Orleans.
In 2021, Mariah made history as the first transgender woman to run for the New Orleans City Council, further cementing her commitment to transformative change. Her groundbreaking work has been featured in major publications such as Vogue, Essence, The Guardian, The New York Times, Huffington Post, Washington Blade and numerous other national and local media outlets. Through tireless advocacy, Mariah continues to shape policies and initiatives that uplift and protect marginalized communities.