Tana Bhuphaibool, LMSW

 

Tana Bhuphaibool, LMSW, is a licensed social worker with experience in case management, housing, and outpatient mental health. As a transgender woman, she brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her work. Tana is currently pursuing her clinical license and is deeply committed to advocacy, equity, and mental health care. During her time at Family Service League, she served on the DEI committee and developed presentations on the history of discrimination against minority populations in the health care system. Most recently, she worked at WellLife Network, where she provided psychotherapy and care coordination for individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. At Thursday’s Child, Tana is proud to bring together her passion for advocacy and mental health in service of her community. 

 

Erica Forman

 

Erica Forman is a Community Advocate at the Trans Resource Center for Thursday’s Child. A transgender woman with more than 15 years of dedication to supporting the trans and non-binary community, she has volunteered with organizations including TRCLI, the LGBT Network, Gender Equality New York, and Northwell Health’s Center for Transgender Care. Erica has contributed to legislative advocacy efforts, served as a speaker at Trans Day of Remembrance, and volunteered as an educator through Trans 101 panels and other community programs. In addition to her advocacy work, she is also a musician who enjoys collaborating with other queer artists in the local music scene. Through both her professional role and community involvement, Erica is committed to uplifting and empowering the people she serves.​​

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