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Peterson (she/her) is clinic outreach coordinator at the University of San Diego School of Law’s Name and Gender Marker Clinic and lives in San Diego.
I am an executive board member of the University of San Diego School of Law’s Name and Gender-Marker Change Clinic. The clinic helps transgender and gender-nonconforming Californians update their name and/or gender marker to reflect their true identities. Through my work with the clinic, I am privileged to witness the profound impact that our organization has on the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals in our community. Our clinic stands as a beacon of hope and support for those navigating the intricate legal procedures involved in changing their name and gender marker.
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