Our Mission
Our mission is philanthropy and education for and from the transgender community. Neutral Corner offers support for trans and gender nonbinary people in San Diego so that they may achieve their greatest potential.
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Pronouns matter
Why they are an important part of the conversation about gender: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/he-she-they-all-pronouns-210258283.html
Revisiting Myra Breckinridge
In 1970, it was arguably one of the first films centered around a transwoman...and was critically panned. But what was it all about?...
Climate Change And The LGBTQ Community
They’re not two unrelated issues. The linkages are important to see (June 2022 article): https://www.americanprogress.org/article/how-environmental-and-climate-injustice-affects-the-lgbtqi-community/
Our People

Veronica Zerrer
President
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Veronica Zerrer is retired from the US Army. She retired as a Major after a 22 year career ranging from Intelligence Specialist, to Cavalry Scout, Company Commander, and numerous staff jobs at the Battalion, Brigade, and Division level Headquarters in both the 1st Infantry, and the the 35th Infantry Divisions.
After the Army she specialized in Non-Profit Management. She has directed a Homeless Shelter, managed a home repair service to elderly homeowners, was the Tribal Grant Writer for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, and was the Director of Development for the Orange County, California LGBT Center.
In addition to serving as the President of the Board of Neutral Corner, San Diego’s longest lived Trans non-profit, she has devoted herself to the planning and execution of Trans Pride, a yearly San Diego Trans and family event.

Melanie Yarborough
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Melanie joined Neutral Corner in 1993. She previously served as President from 1994 to 1996. In addition to her current role as Vice President and board member, she has served as the newsletter editor for many years. She identifies as a male-to-female crossdresser. In her professional life, she works in Social Services.

Kaya Chua
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Kaya joined Neutral Corner in 2015. She was one of the chief organizers of 2016 San Diego Trans Pride. She also volunteers as an assistant coach for Sweetwater High’s academic team. In her spare time, Kaya plays in trivia competitions and tournament bridge.

Michelle Dungan
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Michelle Dungan started her transgender journey in the 1980s. While completeing undergraduate studies, she began finding the support of counselors and Neutral Corner. She completed her transition while working at the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in the 1990s.