J Martin | Jevon Martin

Life is so Precious…

Mentor, educator, advocate and house father in the Ballroom community.

Standing unapologetically while speaking out on issues that affect the TLGBQI+ community with emphasis on the Transgender population

About Jevon

He, him and his pronouns

Jevon Martin has been a mentor, educator, advocate and a house father in the Ballroom Community for over 19 years. In 2015 Jevon founded Princess Janae Place, which is a referral organization for TLGBQI+ services. He’s a proud brother of the 1st Transmen fraternity Theta Beta Chi and has helped change legislation for Marriage Equality & GENDA in New York.

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Speaking & events

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Keynotes, panels, rallies and workshops on trans rights, housing and the TLGBQI+ community.

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What Jevon does

Advocate. Mentor. Consultant.

Advocate

Jevon is a seasoned advocate on many topics from homelessness to Trans Rights. He was instrumental in the passing of GENDA (Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act) & Marriage Equality. He continues to advocate for low income-affordable and stable housing for the TGNCNBI community.

Mentor

Jevon offers his knowledge & expertise in the world of TGNCBI folks & underground house & ballroom knowledge, specifically to those who identify with masculinity or masculine of center. Since 2003 Jevon has assisted hundreds of transmen with their transition, from teaching them how to bind their chest to administering their testosterone, & post surgery aftercare.

Consultant

Jevon offers consultation in the following areas of expertise in business and other areas of nonprofit start-up help. From How to start a business & which business is right for you, from LLC to nonprofit.

  1. Grants Management
  2. Fiscal compliance
  3. Budgeting
Jevon Martin outside Princess Janae PlaceJevon Martin on the set of POSEJevon Martin at the Princess Janae Place officeJevon Martin at a Stop the Bullying and Suicides eventJevon Martin in New York City

Kind words

From the community

I have known Jevon Martin for many years! He is a phenomenal leader. Always willing to lend a helping hand to people in need. A blessing to the community!

Terri Squires

One of the Patriarchs of the TLBQI+ community. Jevon Martin has been a Driving force in our community for over 25 years. He founded a Non Profit Organization Princess Janae Place Over 5 years ago, Named after his Mother Legendary Princess Janae. Through his company he has been able to help Homeless Transgender people all over the country. In the 5 years I’ve known him we have seen such growth and resilience from Jevon. Definitely a Gem In our Community.

Amirra Daye Smith