Delegate Danica Roem represents the Thirteenth District in the Virginia House of Delegates. Roem won an historic election in 2017 to become the first out-and-seated transgender state legislator in American history. She joined a bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers in 2018 to expand Medicaid to 400,000 uninsured Virginians and raise teacher pay throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. She also helped bring the first commuter bus line to the western part of her district and was thrilled when the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) voted in June 2018 to allocate $128 million to improve Route 28.

MSSW students Misty McPhetridge and Makala Johnson with Faculty Advisor Amanda Gandy coordinated the event. McPhetridge, whose photography was featured in the art show, explained, “The main goal of Images of Intersectionality is to educate the community about intersectionality and facilitate engagement, conversation, and self-reflection about this topic. The one-of-a-kind art show consisted of photographs of community members holding handwritten signs that represent different parts of their identities that they wish to share. Through sharing these photos and promoting discussion and self-reflection, we hope to reduce biases, stereotypes, prejudices, discrimination, and oppression that many members of our community face on a daily basis.” Images of Intersectionality was honored to have Delegate Roem speak about issues involving intersectionality and her journey as a transgender woman.

Learn more at Images of Intersectionality.