R.J. Risueño is a cis male who identifies as gay. In May, he will graduate with a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and an emphasis in Multilingualism/Multiculturalism. Risueño’s clinical interests lie in providing speech and language services for underserved individuals, particularly people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community. For his graduate capstone project, Risueño and a graduate student in social work will present a webinar for transgender adolescents and their parents. The workshop will focus on voice/communication and mental health strategies. Risueño volunteers with Arizona LDS LGBTQ+ (ALL), a local organization

that provides support for LGBTQ+ individuals who have at some point been affiliated with the Mormon religion. Risueño’s current projects center on bringing voice and communication to the forefront of health for trans and gender non-conforming individuals in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

R.J.'s Blog: https://rjrisueno.com/