Physics abroad, physics at home: a trans perspective on building supportive physics communities

I will discuss some of my experiences as a trans woman and research physicist who transitioned during her career, which will serve as a backdrop to an exploration of ideas on building stronger and more supportive physics communities, especially for early-career folks. This will include some ideas on better support for postdocs, who may be vulnerable to experiences of isolation and other issues. I will also discuss some outcomes and recommendations from the 2016 report by the APS ad hoc committee on LGBT issues in physics.