Michaela Mendelsohn Explained

Michaela Ivri Mendelsohn is the founder of TransCanWork, which connects trans job seekers to businesses that will welcome them.[1]

Mendelsohn worked extensively towards the development of Laverne Cox's character in Orange is the New Black.[2] [3] Mendelsohn is the CEO of various El Pollo Loco restaurants on the west coast.[4] As an LGBTQ activist,[5] [6] she services on the board of directors at the Trevor Project,[7] [8] and was featured on the cover of the Los Angeles LGBTQ Vanguard Magazine.[9] She was the first transgender contestant in the Ms. Senior California Pageant.[4] Due to her work, she was named the Grand Marshal of 2018 Los Angeles Pride.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Home. transcanwork.org. 2018-07-21.
  2. News: Michaela Ivri Mendelsohn Named LA Pride 2018 Grand Marshal. 2018-05-22. LA Pride Parade & Festival in West Hollywood, CA. 2018-07-21. en-US.
  3. Web site: Orange Is the New Black Netflix Official Site. www.netflix.com. 2018-07-21.
  4. News: Trans Activist and Business Owner Michaela Mendelsohn Named Pride Parade Grand Marshall - WEHOville. 2018-05-23. WEHOville. 2018-07-21. en-US.
  5. News: LA Pride 2018: Transgender businesswoman Michaela Mendelsohn named parade grand marshal Q Voice News. 2018-05-23. Q Voice News. 2018-07-21. en-US.
  6. News: Meet 5 trans activists making a difference in LA. 2018-01-08. Los Angeles Blade: LGBT News, Rights, Politics, Entertainment. 2018-07-21. en-US.
  7. News: Mendelsohn – The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project. 2018-07-21. en-US.
  8. News: From Michael to Michaela. The Jerusalem Post JPost.com. 2018-07-21.
  9. Web site: Michaela Mendelsohn Professional Speaker HOME page. michaelaspeaks.com. 2018-07-21.

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