Dem Bois Podcast
Dem Bois Podcast
Board Member Highlight Series Part 4; with Kwasi Johnson - Board Treasurer
In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, I sit down with Kwasi Johnson, best known as Kwasi Raheem for our next installment of our Board Member Highlight Series. Kwasi shares his career journey from finance to IT and his role as a senior IT engineer. He discusses his transition to our board treasurer, emphasizing his commitment to resource allocation, community support, and amplifying trans men of color voices. He also stresses the significance of voting and encourages community engagement.
We talk:
What Dem Bois mission means to Kwasi - 6:32
What he would like to contribute as a board member - 8:40
What he does as a treasurer - 11:49
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References:
Dem Bois Podcast Ep. 60
Read more about Kwasi in his bio below:
Kwasi was one of Dem Bois 2022 Gender Affirming Surgery Grant Awardees. Kwasi has been welcomed to join the Board as the Treasurer. Kwasi brings his extensive knowledge of financial planning, budgeting and project management to Dem Bois as a way help shape the lives and futures for trans men of color
“Peace, love, and light to you. My name is Kwasi-Raheem. I'm a fun, loving, and hilarious plant & animal dad. When I'm not working 1 of my 2 IT related daytime gigs; you can catch me photographing, walking my dogs, and or in your local Home Goods. I also keep a number of reptiles and am a budding "Lego-Brick Architect.”
Would you like to make a difference in the lives of trans men of color? Are you or someone you know interested in serving on a non-profit board?
We are looking for one individual who is committed to supporting trans men of color.
Dem Bois seeks a trans leader of color, or other queer folks of color, along with allies who understand the importance of accessing medical transition-related care, and other trans related issues to join our Board.
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