Dana Pardee, a 23 year old male senior at UNR, has recently undergone surgery to transition from female to male. As a transgender individual, Dana is much happier now that his physical appearance on the outside matches who he has always been on the inside. Dana claims the issue goes unknown, especially in rural areas, and is ready to share his experience growing up in a conservative community, feeling like an outcast when attending the Catholic Church, and reactions from his family and friends.