MEET THE TEAM
Client Service Coordinator
Consultant
Nycola Hayes
Nycola has been a vocal and supportive member of the community. She began her work with T.A.K.E. as part of the PEER Leadership Program over 9 years ago. Since then she has become an instrumental part of organizing and recruiting Trans-women of Color.
Senior Business Manager
Consultant
Sharyn Grayson
Sharyn's many professional business affiliations and alliances are extended across the U.S. She is a renowned public speaker, trainer/facilitator, program developer, nonprofit business consultant, grant writer, Advocate and highly respected "Elder" within the T-LGBQI community.
Director of Civic Engagement
Daye Pope
Daye is a gender justice advocate with a decade of experience working at the local, state and national level to elect pro-equality candidates and pass policies that benefit working people and marginalized communities.
Communication Specialist
Trans Masculine Coordinator
Logan Boyd
Logan is a native of North Little Rock, Arkansas, who relocated to Birmingham in 2017. 2019 he joined the team at T.A.K.E as the Communication Specialist. Logan is also the Founder of the first Black Trans Masculine peer support organization in Alabama, Black Knightz.
H.E.L.P. Program Coordinator
Corey Oden
Corey is a native of Birmingham and a lifelong advocate for the advancement,equity and lifelong successful journey for TPOC communities. Over the years Corey has worked alongside several organizations in the greater Birmingham area. Recently he harnessed his love, passion and support for TPOC and joined the T.A.K.E. team.