Caitlin Ryan is a clinical social worker, researcher and policy expert. She has made groundbreaking contributions to LGBT health and mental health through early community development, program implementation, research, policy and systems change. Caitlin has an undergraduate degree with a concentration in human sexuality from Hunter College, a master’s degree in clinical social work from Smith College School for Social Work, and a doctorate in public policy with a focus on health policy from Virginia Commonwealth University. She directs the Family Acceptance Project at San Fransisco State University.