Rachel Crandall Crocker
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Born | 1958 (age 65–66) Michigan, USA |
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Education | LMSW ) |
Years active | 1997 - present |
Rachel Crandall Crocker (born 1958)
Early life
Crandall Crocker was born in 1958, in Michigan to a middle-class family. She knew that something was different since childhood, but growing up in the 1960s didn't come out until 38 years later.[1]
In 1985, she graduated from Michigan State University with a master's degree in social work.[4][5]
She
Career
After coming out in 1997, she co-founded the community organization Transgender Michigan with her now wife, Susan Crocker, where she serves as executive director.[1][6] Through her organization, she provides advocacy, support and education for the transgender community in Michigan.[7]
In addition to her advocacy work, she is working as a licensed psychotherapist specializing in transgender issues since 1985. She is also a member of the National Association of Social Workers and provides training and education to therapists on transgender care.[2][8]
In 2009, Crandall Crocker wanted a reason to celebrate the transgender community and founded the
Honors and awards
In September 2008, Crandall Crocker received the Liberty Bell Award to "honor outstanding citizens within the local community" by the State Bar of Michigan honoring her service to the community. She was the first transgender person to receive the award.[12][13]
In June 2023, Crandall Crocker was recognized as a Pride Month Game Changers honoree by the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers for her advocacy work.[7]
Personal life
Crandall Crocker identifies as a transgender woman and uses she/her pronouns. She is married to her wife, Susan Crocker and lives in Michigan. She also lives with Tourette syndrome.[3]
References
- ^ Detroit Metro Times. Archivedfrom the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Who We Are". transgendermichigan.org. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ a b c Juliana Kim, Jonathan Franklin (30 March 2024). "Trans Day of Visibility began 15 years ago. The founder is still moved by its success". NPR. Archived from the original on 31 March 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ a b Felkers, Brigita (18 October 2023). "MSU alumna reflects on establishing Transgender Day of Visibility". MSU Today. Archived from the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Rachel Crandall-Crocker". Them. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ Michigan Advance. Archivedfrom the original on 2 April 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ MLB. 14 June 2023. Archivedfrom the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "RACHEL CRANDALL CROCKER, LMSW". transgenderempowerment.org. 2021. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- PrideSource. 5 November 2018. Archivedfrom the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "A Proclamation on Transgender Day of Visibility, 2024". whitehouse.gov. 29 March 2024. Archived from the original on 30 March 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- them.us. 31 March 2021. Archivedfrom the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- PrideSource. 11 September 2008. Archivedfrom the original on 1 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Liberty Bell Award". State Bar of Michigan. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.