Podcast: Dena Stanley on Trans Health, Pittsburgh Pride & Fighting Back in 2026

Posted by By Jeff Freedman January 27, 2026 1 Min Read

The podcast is starting off 2026 with a bang by welcoming back the one and only Dena Stanley, founder of TransYOUniting and President of Pittsburgh Pride!

Today’s Episode is sponsored by: Brianna’s Mobile Workshop! Pittsburgh’s Premier Queer Contractors.

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Topics include:

  • In this episode, Dena shares:
  • The fight for trans healthcare access after UPMC’s decision
  • A preview of Trans Uniting’s brand new community pantry café
  • Announcements for Pittsburgh Pride 2026 including dates!

We also talk about the urgent need for visibility, mutual aid, and community power in the face of growing attacks on trans lives. This a celebration and a call to action.

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Jeff Freedman (he/him) is a Pittsburgh native celebrating his fourth decade of LGBTQ+ community volunteerism. A co-founder of the Steel City Softball League in 1981, Jeff has remained a dedicated advocate ever since. His leadership includes serving on the Pennsylvania Governor’s Advisory Commission for LGBTQ Affairs, chairing Pittsburgh Pride celebrations from 2005 to 2007, and currently serving as the Pittsburgh Pride March & Parade Co-Chair. In recognition of his lifelong dedication, Jeff was named the 2025 Pittsburgh Pride Grand Marshal. Regular parade-goers will recognize him as the enthusiastic voice on the megaphone organizing the march participants. Jeff looks forward to sharing his best stories—at least the printable ones—with the QBurgh community.