Community Research Affirming Folks of Trans experience
The CRAFT lab is dedicated to research and action to
resist and heal from stigma (cisgenderism, misogyny, racism, ableism)
support addiction recovery
increase access to gender affirmative care
reduce HIV health inequities
We are a team of queer and trans community-based participatory researchers whose work aims to develop and implement sustainable, peer-led, evidence-based behavioral health interventions.
Keep scrolling to see some of our recent projects.
We are developing a gender-affirming, wellness program for transgender people of all identities who drink alcohol, use other drugs, or have been in recovery — all pathways welcome.
We surveyed 140 transgender women of color across the United States to learn about their alcohol use, experiences of stigma, psychological stressors, and HIV risk behaviors.
Meet the Team