For over 20 years, Asha Lyons has dedicated her career to supporting marginalized communities through social work, public health, research, and anti violence advocacy. A trans woman of Latin and Caribbean descent, she brings a trauma informed, anti oppressive, and gender affirming approach to her role as the Licensed Social Worker for the Gender Affirmation Program (GAP) at VNS Health, where she supports trans and nonbinary patients post-gender affirmation surgery. She also serves as Vice Chair of the Bronx LGBTQ Task Force, at the office of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, continuing her commitment to advocacy and community empowerment.