Merissa Sherrill Lynn had a great dream: To form an organization that would be devoted to the needs of Transgender people; Educate society about Transgenderism; and span the six continents. (No one lives in Antarctica. The scientists and tourists only visit.) The seeds were planted at Fantasia Fair several years before. Merissa expanded on her ideas and gained support from the many Cross-dressing/Transgender individuals and organizations around the country. Working with the Chicago Gender Society, she organized the First International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) convention to be held in Chicago, Illinois, in March 1987.
First International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) Convention
