In this episode, Jude tells stories about his chance encounter with another transman who connected him with a team of providers who provided gender affirming care. Jude shares what it was like to transition in the early 1970’s, to pursue higher education and to be a tireless advocate. Jude is a husband, a father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He has been a selfless and humble leader, author, and educator in the trans community. Jude shares his hopes for future generations as he reflects on the experience of aging. Jude has been surrounded by love throughout his life and after hearing his story, you’ll come to love him, too.

Jude’s Bio:

Jude Patton LMFT, LMHC, PA is a member of WPATH, USPATH and CPATH.  He served on the Board of Directors for WPATH (then HIGBIGDA) from 1979 through 1985, and again from 1999 through 2001. He was Vice President of the Southern CA Section of AASECT from 1986 to 1988.  He was Treasurer of FTM International in San Francisco from 1997 to 2000.  He served on the Board of Directors for Ingersoll Gender Center in Seattle, WA from1997 to 2004.

Jude currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association. He is a member of GLMA’s Behavioral Health Task Force Committee.  He serves on the Board of Directors for Servant Hearts, a non-profit group that sponsors The Wisdom Circle, a support group in Sacramento, CA for elder LGBTQI2S people.  He is a member of the American Institute of Aging, serving presently on their Diversity and Inclusion Committee.  He is a member of Transgender Aging Network. He is a SAGE Educational Ambassador and volunteers for SAGE Connect. He is a member of the Community Advisory Board for Gender Health Center in Sacramento.  He volunteers as a researcher for Trans Lifeline.  He is a volunteer online Behavioral Health Consultant for PeaceWorks Medical Projects in Phoenix, AZ, a medical clinic that serves low-income Hispanic trans, non-binary and LGB immigrants.

Jude is employed as a Psychiatric Physician Assistant at Hope Cooperative, a Community Mental Health Agency in Sacramento, serving homeless, chronically mentally ill and dual diagnosis clients. He maintains a private practice as a consultant in end of life care for LGBTQI2S clients, and their families and allies.  He is an avid life-long student, collector of LGBT history ephemera and books, conservation and environmental advocate, animal welfare advocate, and social justice advocate.  Contact Jude at judepatton@aol.com

You can find a link to Jude’s latest book, Trancestors Navigating LGBTQ+ Aging, Illness and End of Life Decisions: Generations of Hope here