EDGY Conference

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Marsha Aizumi
PFLAG San Gabriel Valley API
Marsha Aizumi
Marsha is the proud mother of a transgender son and author of a memoir, Two Spirits, One Heart, with her son, Aiden which chronicles her journey from shame, sadness and fear to unconditional love and acceptance. She is founder and chair of Okaeri, co-founder of PFLAG SGV API, and writes a column for the Pacific Citizen newspaper called "A Mother's Take". Marsha has served on the PFLAG National Board of Directors, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Parents of Transgender Children and The Biden Foundation LGBTQ+ Equality Advisory Council, along with speaking to over 250 organization, corporations, schools and churches in both the US and Asia. She is continues to serve PFLAG National on their Alumni Advisory Council.

SESSION OVERVIEW

Then, Now & What’s Next – A 10-Year Reflection with Marsha & Aiden Aizumi
Ten years ago, Marsha and Aiden Aizumi graced the EDGY stage with a powerful message of love, resilience, and transformation. As a mother and son duo, they shared their deeply personal journey through Aiden’s coming out as transgender, and the evolution of their relationship—from fear and confusion to advocacy and unconditional love. Now, a decade later, Marsha and Aiden return to EDGY to revisit the conversation they started and to reflect on what has changed, what hasn’t, and what has been challenged or reversed in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion. In this deeply moving and thought-provoking keynote, Marsha and Aiden will offer an honest look at the past ten years—personally, politically, and communally. They'll share updates on their lives, the advocacy work they've continued, and the personal growth that has shaped them along the way. But they won’t stop there. Together, they will also look ahead, asking the urgent question: How do we continue to build inclusive, affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and families, especially during times of heightened adversity and backlash? Through stories, wisdom, and connection, this keynote will challenge us to reimagine what support truly looks like—for ourselves, for our communities, and for the generations coming next. Whether you're a longtime fan of Marsha and Aiden’s work or hearing them for the first time, their return to EDGY is sure to inspire, ground, and ignite all who are committed to equity, healing, and hope.