Marquardt Peace and Possibility Speaker Series Presents:
Kayden Coleman
These programs are made possible through the generous support of the Jane and Tami Marquardt Peace and Possibility Project.
Keynote Speaker: Kayden Coleman
Date: March 31, 2026
Keynote: 3 - 4 p.m. Shepherd Union Ballroom A
Reception: 4:30 - 5:20 p.m. Shepherd Union Skyroom (SU 404)
This programming is for educational purposes, and all are welcome.
Kayden Coleman
Seahorse Dad, Influencer, and Creator of #TRANSgendaTime
Kayden Coleman is a Black transgender man who has carried and given birth to 2 daughters. He is one of very few Black transgender men who have done so publicly. Kayden has dedicated his life to advocating for the transgender, Black & queer communities through visibility and education. He has spoken at Duke University, University of North Carolina, Harvard University and provided DE&I trainings for IKEA, AWHONN, and many more.
Keynote Topic: Trans Masculine Fertility & Birth
Men giving birth? Seahorse dads? While transgender men and trans masculine individuals carrying and birthing their own kids isn’t exactly a new phenomenon, the subject of men giving birth and seahorse dads is. Trans masculine individuals are rarely spoken about in the media and politics surround trans individuals and because of this, they face barriers in medical and birthing spaces caused by being basically invisible. Join Kayden Coleman as he shares his two birth stories and debunks some myths about being a seahorse dad and transitioning. Engaging, personable and relatable… Kayden’s lived experience is guaranteed to open your eyes and compel you to want to be a better ally to the trans masculine community.
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