Black Transmen Inc Board Member

Sybastian Smith is a 39-year-old LGBTQ+ community advocate, activist, Certified Health Educator and Medical Assistant of fifteen years.  Mr. Smith has an Academic Associates degree in Medical Office Management: Administrative and Assisting as well as an Associates of Science degree while currently pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree. His goal is to specialize in transgender patients’ affirmative healthcare and addressing public health factors that affect the lives of the Black transgender and non-binary community. 

Sybastian was born and raised in Jackson, MS.  He has now resided in Atlanta, GA for over ten years.  Upon his arrival to Atlanta, Sybastian worked as a Health Educator and Medical Suite supervisor in cis-women’s health for the Feminist Health Center (FWHC).  Sybastian’s willingness to help, hard work, steadfast advocacy for marginalized communities and his advocacy for transgender inclusion lead to his promotion to the Trans Health Initiative (THI) Coordinator at FWHC.  THI helped all that identify under the transgender umbrella receive the sensitive, safe and vital health care services they need.  THI served thousands of transgender and non-binary identifying clients during his 7-year tenure.  Sybastian continues to play a vital role in transgender healthcare advocacy by providing resources, referrals and linkage to care.