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800,000 innocent people. For over a decade, Mr. Wilkens has shared these stories around the globe with schools and faith communities, as well as civic and military groups. His talks do not end on Rwanda's tragic history, but move forward to tap the power and inspiration of recovery. Among the many lessons he shares is the transformative belief that we should not be defined by what we have lost, or even our worst choices. Instead, we can be defined by what we do with what remains, and even by what we do after the terrible choices. Parts of his story are featured in the PBS Frontline documentary, Ghosts of Rwanda. In January 2018, Trevor welcomed back Nicole Maines, the subject of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Amy Ellis Nutt's book Becoming Nicole: e Transformation of an American Family. In 2016, Trevor hosted Amy Ellis Nutt to discuss her book—and she surprised everyone by Skyping in Ms. Maines and her father, Wayne. e students erupted with applause when Ms. Maines made her surprise Skype appearance, as they recognized her importance as an inspiring spokesperson for the LGBTQ community. Ms. Maine's story about her journey as a transgender identical twin, her family's struggle to accept this change, and the deeply negative reactions she faced in school, moved both Trevor students and parents. In the evening discussion, one parent exclaimed, "I wish you could have attended Trevor. We would have embraced you here. is would have been a safe space for you." Nicole and her family took legal action against the school community that had bullied and isolated her, and ultimately won a landmark decision at the state supreme court level. Nicole was named one of Glamour magazine's "50 Most Inspiring Women of the Year." For February's visitor, Trevor welcomed Derald Wing Sue, Professor of Psychology and Education in the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Teachers College and the School of Social Work, Columbia University. He is also the co-founder and first president of the Asian American Psychological Association. Dr. Sue has authored over 150 publications and 15 books, as well as numerous media productions. He spoke to students about microaggressions, which he defines as everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults—intentional or unintentional— that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages. ese messages target a person based solely upon their marginalized group membership. Dr. Sue has spent much time studying microaggressions in schools, and relayed his findings to Trevor students: how to recognize microaggressions, how to avoid them, and how to react to them. In March, Kirk Prichard, Concern Worldwide U.S.'s Director of Humanitarian Programs, visited Trevor. Mr. Prichard manages the team responsible for U.S. programs and policy on humanitarian issues, including supervising the grant management team accountable for a humanitarian funding portfolio valued at over $30 million. In addition, he oversees Concern U.S.'s involvement in a growing portfolio of programming designed to improve global humanitarian coordination and response, namely the Building a Better Response Project and the Project on Humanitarian Leadership. is training portfolio has reached over 35,000 humanitarians to date, through workshops, mentorships, stakeholder analysis, and online learning. Assemblies at Trevor don't solely focus on the outside world—they often celebrate the multitude of talents and passions of Trevor students. is year's assemblies have showcased performing arts, such as student-written, produced, and directed films, music, and drama; literary magazine readings; and student-run clubs—including Students of Color Affinity (SOCA), Multiple Identities One World (MIOW), and Teen Cancer Awareness Club. Inspiration also abounds whenever Trevor alumni visit, and reveal where their paths have taken them. ey routinely acknowledge Trevor's impact in getting them where they want to be. ■

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