Eli R. Green, PhD is an interdisciplinary sexualities scholar, Assistant Professor of Public Health at William Paterson University and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Center for Human Sexuality Studies graduate program at Widener University. Dr. Green is a nationally recognized trainer who helps non-profits, direct service, medical providers, and educational professionals expand their LGBQ and transgender-related cultural competency.  As a consultant, he has developed and leads LGBQ & transgender specific train-the-trainer courses, and provides ongoing technical assistance and coaching for current educators and trainers. Dr. Green’s book, co-authored with Luca Maurer, The Teaching Transgender Toolkit:  A Facilitator’s Guide to Increasing Knowledge, Reducing Prejudice & Building Skills is the first to offer best practices and lesson plans to lead transgender trainings.  Dr. Green holds a PhD in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University, in addition to Masters Degrees in Human Sexuality Education (Widener University) and Applied Women’s Studies (Claremont Graduate University).  His research focuses largely on reducing prejudice toward transgender people and communities through education and training. He is a Certified Sexuality Educator (CSE) through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT).