The San Diego LGBT Community Center
Bliss Vasquez B.A. serves as the Transgender & Nonbinary Services Program Manager at The San Diego LGBT Community Center since October 2022, previously holding the role of Peer Support & Case Manager. As the Creator & Direct Organizer of Gender Enders Meet, a virtual hangout for trans and queer individuals, Bliss has facilitated inclusive spaces that prioritize QTBIPOC+ communities. Additional experience includes positions as a Course Instructor at La Maestra Community Health Centers, Youth Outreach Specialist at Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance, Office Coordinator & Scheduler at MANA de San Diego, Project Assistant at San Diego Community College District, Crew Member at Trader Joe's, Transfer Year Experience Discussion Leader at UC San Diego, English Tutor with TRIO's Upward Bound Program, and Outreach Mentor at San Diego City College. Bliss holds a Bachelor of Arts in Critical Gender Studies from UC San Diego and an Associate of Arts in Sociology from San Diego City College.
The San Diego LGBT Community Center
Founded in 1972, The San Diego LGBT Community Center (The Center) is one of the largest and most dynamic LGBTQ organizations in the country, serving as the LGBTQ community’s anchor organization and a regional leader in housing, behavioral and sexual health services, youth and senior services, community empowerment, civic engagement and social justice advocacy.