
Creating Better Outcomes for Black and Brown Trans people.
Who We Are
Black Trans Leadership Austin(BTLA) is a grassroots initiative that continuously strives to create better outcomes for Black transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender diverse people in and around Austin, Texas. The organization was founded in July of 2020 during the COVID-19 Pandemic. BTLA has identified systemic and economic issues affecting QTBIPOC communities across central Texas and works to give care, reparations, and support to our community through direct aid and community connection.
Meet our team
Lais Milburn
Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
Co-Founder, Grant Writer
Rocky Lane
Pronouns: He, Him, His
Co-Founder, Grant Writer, Outreach Lead
Naomi Derrick
Pronouns: Naomi, Naomi’s
Co-Founder