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Jamie Acosta is a graduate of The Last Mile’s coding program and now serves as a Teaching Assistant within San Quentin State Prison. She is also the first person incarcerated at San Quentin to receive gender-affirming surgery, making her a trailblazer not only within The Last Mile community but also within the broader movement for trans visibility and rights in carceral systems. Jamie’s journey reflects a rare convergence of personal transformation, educational empowerment, and systemic impact—all taking place within one of the most historically significant prisons in the United States.

In this intimate and courageous interview, Jamie shares her early experiences of gender identity, the cultural and familial barriers she faced growing up in a conservative Mexican Catholic household, and her eventual decision to live authentically as a trans woman while incarcerated. She speaks powerfully about the mental and emotional liberation that came with her transition, as well as the life-saving significance of receiving gender-affirming surgery. Jamie describes the support she received at San Quentin—from both staff and fellow residents—and how that solidarity shaped her decision to remain in a men’s facility post-transition. She also discusses the misconceptions people have about incarcerated trans individuals, the danger of healthcare discrimination, and her hope for a more compassionate system. Her role as a mentor to others navigating similar journeys further highlights her leadership and resilience.