Tabytha Gonzalez

Tabytha Gonzalez is the Director of Policy and Advocacy for Destination Tomorrow – The Bronx LGBTQ Center. She is an award-winning international advocate, cultural strategist, public speaker, and storyteller dedicated to advancing equity, justice, and collective safety for historically marginalized communities. Tabytha is a co-founding member of the Trans Equity Coalition, where she helped secure $3.8 million in funding for trans-led organizations across New York City. In her previous role as a Human Rights Specialist with the NYC Commission on Human Rights, she advised city agencies and public-serving institutions on equity, inclusion, and human rights protections. Her work included organizing and facilitating trainings on Human Rights Law, Working with Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Communities, Bystander Intervention, and Peer Mediation. She has also consulted with grassroots and community-based organizations to strengthen staff development and implement evidence-based trainings grounded in cultural competency and lived experience. Tabytha’s work is deeply rooted in community care, leadership development, and advancing policies that improve the lives of those most impac