Well, I was snubbed out of the article I was interviewed for last year, but they're back. GenderPAC, a non-profit organization based out of Washington D.C., contacted me this week. I've worked with them on many occassions, even getting my University affiliated as part of their genderYOUTH program. The New York Times is working with them on an article. The article specifically deals with gender issues in higher education and EEO policies in the Universities. They contacted me because I was very influential in getting the EEO Policy for the entire statewide University system changed to include gender identity and expression.

The initial e-mail happened on Monday. I replied saying I was interested. Later that day I was called and told my story to the person at GenderPAC. They took that info and gave it to the PR person. They discussed it and Yesterday I was set up to do a conference call regarding the interview. On the call were the PR person, the person who contacted me on Monday, and Riki Wilchins, the founder of GenderPAC and author of several books. That was cool.

It was rather intimidating having four people giving me interview advice at once. I was somewhat overwhelmed with all of it. Slowly over the course of the call I was forming ideas of what I could talk about and how to phrase things. I at least have an idea of the angle that will be presented when the interview happens. I feel somewhat prepared, but still nervous about it. It's the New York Times...who wouldn't be?...besides celebrities and politicians? On top of that Riki said that she'd be on the phone call with me, which I'm ok with, and yet am scared about. If I misspeak, one of my mentors will possibly think less of me. That's hard and might make it more nerve racking. I'll do my best to be even more prepared. Maybe I'll do some mock interviews to get ready for it.

Anyway, I'm exhausted and am about to go to bed. I just wanted to share that information with you before sleeping. :) Have a great Friday.

Luv,
Jess