Meet Mateo, a transgender Colombian-born activist working with an immigration advocacy organization in New York City. In this video from First Person, Mateo shares his transition experience—and how it relates to his undocumented status and gender identity. Utilize the video, vocabulary, discussion questions, and suggested activities with your colleagues or GSA students to help make your school a more inclusive, safer space for your students.  

Pronouns: He/Him

For more resources like this, see the rest of the Understanding LGBTQ+ Identity: A Toolkit for Educators collection.