In this episode, we interview Laurie Lee Hall. Laurie Lee was raised in New England and was trained in architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in upstate New York. A practicing architect for over thirty years, her career has included managing worldwide construction programs and many of the largest projects of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including being the Chief Architect for the LDS Church and Director of Design and/or Construction for around 40 LDS temples. She has served as both a bishop and stake president in Utah before coming out as a trans woman and later being excommunicated. Laurie Lee has also served as Vice President of Affirmation and is a fierce advocate for queer people.

Some things Laurie Lee talks about in this episode includes:

• Realizing her gender incongruence at the age of 5
• Being a church employee for over 20 years and serving in many ecclesiastical roles
• Working with Affirmation to help make it more inclusive and welcoming for trans and gender diverse individuals

To hear Laurie Lee Hall talk further about her experiences working for the church, you can check out the following videos on YouTube:

• Laurie Lee Hall, 2019 Affirmation International Conference
• Creating Sacred Spaces | Laurie Lee Hall

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