Group's new president spoke at Diversity Richmond
Danica Roem introduced trans students at end of speech
Danica Roem among those expected to attend
Republicans removed nondiscrimination bills from House committee docket
Va. governor resists demands to step down following racist scandal
Advocates hoped more GOP support would bolster measures' chances
Key committee approved LGBT measures on Monday
GOP state Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel early LGBT rights supporter
Measures passed with bipartisan support
Billboards highlight lack of statewide discrimination protections