Aria Sa'id facts for kids
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Aria Sa'id
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Sa'id in 2017
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| Born | 1989/1990 (age 35–36) Portland, Oregon, U.S.
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Transgender advocate Political strategist |
Aria Sa'id was born around 1989 or 1990. She is an American who works as an advocate and a political strategist. An advocate is someone who speaks up for a group of people or a cause. A political strategist helps plan how to achieve goals in politics. Aria Sa'id is based in Houston, USA.
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Aria Sa'id's Work and Leadership
Aria Sa'id has done a lot of important work. She helped start The Transgender District in San Francisco. This district is a special area that celebrates and supports transgender people. She was also its first executive director, which means she was in charge of running it.
Founding the Kween Culture Initiative
Aria Sa'id also started and leads the Kween Culture Initiative. This group works to support and empower transgender women of color. She has also worked at other places that help people. These include the Trans:Thrive resource center and St. James Infirmary. She was also a policy advisor for the San Francisco Human Rights Commission. This commission works to protect the rights of all people in San Francisco.
Awards and Recognition
In 2018, Aria Sa'id received an award from San Francisco Pride. This award recognized her 10 years of service to the community. It showed how much she had helped others over time.
Recent Changes in Her Career
In April 2023, Aria Sa'id announced that she was stepping down from her role. She left her position as the head of The Transgender District. New leaders took over the district in August 2023. Breonna McCree and Carlo Gomez Arteaga became the new co-executive directors.
Moving to Houston
After leaving The Transgender District, Aria Sa'id moved to Houston. There, she started her own company called Aria Sa'id & Associates. This company is a consulting firm. A consulting firm gives expert advice to other organizations or people.
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Sa'id in 2017
