Jess Homan (She/Her/Hers) Jess received her BA in Sociology in 2007 from Bowling Green State University and her Masters in Social Work from The Ohio State University in 2013. The majority of her social work career was been dedicated to developing an LGBTQ program at the VA and serving LGBTQ Veterans. She was the LGBTQ Veteran Care Coordinator Lead for the VAs in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Jess also developed a 3 day LGBTQ education program that was spread to 15 VAs, nationwide. Her article “The Importance of Assessing Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in a Health Care Setting: An emphasis on LGBTQ veterans” was published in NASW’s Health publication, as well as their Social and Economic Justice and Peace Publication. Jessica has presented at international and national conferences on LGBTQ issues.