I have over 5 years in public speaking and storytelling. I am passionate about sharing motivating and inspirational stories from my lived experience as a transgender woman of Filipino descent, and as a person living with HIV. My stories invite audiences to engage in educational and humanistic dialogue about often stigmatized and marginalized experiences.

In addition to my recent roles in UX Research Operations, I recently worked with the San Francisco Dept. of Public Health (SFDPH) on a pilot research study assessing the barriers for trans women living with HIV to accessing mental health and substance use services. I also work with the GLSEN National Student Council and offer support to LGBTQ+ student leaders. I have a passion for learning, and I am currently interested in digital health and equity-focused design.

Malaya Mañacop, MSW (she/her/hers) is a trans woman of the Filipino diaspora. She is a researcher, strategist, and consultant currently resides on the ancestral homeland of the Kumeyaay Nation (also known as San Diego, CA). She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University, and her B.S. in Business Administration (Management). She has previously worked for various community-based organizations in NYC: Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, the Hetrick-Martin Institute, Community Healthcare Network and GMHC. She has served as a member of the NYC HIV Planning Council and has worked as a consultant for San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) and GLSEN. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking, jogging, and spending time with her friends at the beach.

Nguyen, L., Shin, H., Nguyen, T., Manacop, M. (2019) Healing Across Generations: A Workshop Series. Three-part workshop series on processing intergenerational trauma within our families, at the Asian American Writers’ Workshop, New York, NY.

Nguyen, L., Shin, H., Nguyen, T., Manacop, M. (2019) Healing Across Generations: A Workshop Series. Three-part workshop series on processing intergenerational trauma within our families, at the Asian American Writers’ Workshop, New York, NY.

Shelton, J., Gopalan, P., Manacop, M. (2017) Assessing LGBTQ Inclusive and Affirming Practices in homeless youth programs. Poster session at Society for Social Work Research, New Orleans, LA.

Manacop, M. (2019). Cultural Sensitivity Working With The LGBTQ Community. (Guest Lecturer). Invited Guest Lecture for Cross Cultural Awareness course at New York University Steinhardt, New York, NY.

Manacop, M. (2022). Gender Expansive Experiences: Using Hormone Replacement Therapy as Part of the Gender Journey (Discussant). Invited Panel conducted and organized by the Q Center of University of Washington, Virtual (Zoom).

Manacop, M. (2020). Transgender & Non-Binary New Yorkers Involved in Social Services (Discussant). Invited Panel conducted and organized by the New York Public Library: Oral History Project and Local Voices Network, New York, NY.

Manacop, M. (2019). Transgender Day of Remembrance Panel (Discussant). Invited Panel conducted by the Hetrick-Martin Institute, New York, NY.

Manacop, M. (2019). Transgender and Non-Binary Leaders, Aztec Leaders: Past, Present, and Future. (Discussant). Invited Panel conducted and organized by the Dean of Students, One SDSU Community, and The SDSU Pride Center, at Templo Mayor, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA.

Manacop, M. (2019). Speaking Truth|Health & Gender (Discussant). Invited Panel conducted by Creative Time, Inc. at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, New York, NY.

Manacop, M. (2019). #PatientsLeadNY Town Hall (Discussant). Invited Panel conducted by GMHC at GMHC, New York, NY.

Manacop, M. (2019). Joy Before The Rage for Transgender Day of Action (Discussant). Invited Panel presented by Queer Anga and The Center at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, New York, NY.

Manacop, M. (2019). Mental Health within the Queer Trans Asian American Pacific Islander (QTAAPI) community. (Discussant). Invited Panel conducted and organized by the Hunter College AANAPISI Project (HCAP) at Hunter College, New York, NY.

Manacop, M. (2018). Call Her Ganda Documentary Screening Discussion. (Discussant). Invited Panel conducted after the documentary screening of Call Her Ganda, organized by Gabriela NY and Sige - LGBTQ Filipinos at The New York State Nurses Association, New York, NY.

Manacop, M. (2018). HIV/AIDS within the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community. (Discussant). Invited Panel conducted at the monthly meeting of the HIV Planning Group at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, New York, NY.

Manacop, M. (2018). Reimagine End of Life: A discussion to be accountable to... New generations of HIV/AIDS strategies. (Discussant). Invited Panel conducted by Luv Til It Hurts at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, New York, NY. 

Manacop, M. (2018). Honoring the Work & Resilience of Trans Women of Color (Discussant). Invited Panel conducted on Transgender Day of Remembrance at the Hetrick-Martin Institute, New York, NY.