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How do we design solutions that drive real impact in transgender health? This session explores how design thinking and social entrepreneurial frameworks can be applied to healthcare challenges, particularly in the context of gender-affirming care. Drawing from their experience as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence of a venture studio and founder of Trans Health HQ, Ivan Hsiao breaks down how healthcare professionals, policymakers, and advocates can use human-centered design to create scalable, sustainable solutions.
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Transgender health is not a niche issue—it’s a critical component of healthcare equity for everyone. This session unpacks the broader implications of trans health disparities, exploring how trans-affirming policies and practices can improve healthcare systems at large. Ivan Hsiao presents compelling data, patient narratives, and policy insights to challenge assumptions and reframe trans health as a public health priority that benefits all patients, regardless of gender identity.
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What does it take to build a transformational healthcare organization when the odds are stacked against you? In this powerful and personal talk, Ivan Hsiao shares their journey in founding Trans Health HQ, a platform addressing the urgent need for trans-competent medical education and credentialing. From navigating funding challenges to overcoming systemic resistance, this session explores resilience, strategy, and the entrepreneurial process behind creating meaningful change in healthcare.
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Only 1 in 4 clinicians feel equipped to provide competent care for transgender patients. This talk makes the case for why every healthcare provider—regardless of specialty—must understand the clinical and cultural aspects of trans health. Ivan Hsiao offers a practical roadmap for integrating gender-affirming care into medical education and practice, highlighting the life-saving impact of informed, affirming clinicians. Through real patient experiences and best-practice models, this session empowers providers to bridge the knowledge gap and build trust with trans patients.
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Transgender health research is rapidly evolving, yet significant gaps remain in clinical understanding, policy frameworks, and healthcare access. This session explores the latest findings in transgender health research, covering mental health, clinical algorithm biases, and systemic barriers in care. Drawing from leading studies and real-world data, Ivan Hsiao breaks down the current landscape and outlines what’s next for evidence-based transgender healthcare. Attendees will gain insight into how these developments impact medical practice, policymaking, and community advocacy.
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Ivan Hsiao is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Transforming Trans Health: Building Bridges for Systemic Change, Why Trans Health Equity Matters to Us All, Against All Odds: Coming Out & Building a Trans Health Organization from the Ground Up, Why Every Healthcare Team Needs Clinical and Cultural Competency in Trans Health and The State of Transgender Health Research and the Future of Care. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ivan Hsiao for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Ivan Hsiao generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Robert A. Winn, Dr. James Weinstein, Charlotte Jones-Burton, Kevin Schulman and Sylvie Leotin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ivan Hsiao for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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