Hope Giselle
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Hope Giselle | |
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| Born | August 2, 1993 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Alabama State University |
| Occupations | Consultant, activist, author |
| Website | hopegiselle |
Hope Giselle (born August 2, 1993[1]) is an African-American transgender activist and author.[2][3] She is the executive director of the National Trans Visibility March.[4]
Giselle grew up in Miami, Florida.[3][5] She attended Alabama State University,[3] where she founded the school's first group for LGBTQ students.[6] She graduated as the first openly trans woman at the university to earn both bachelor's and master's degrees in fine arts.[3][5][6]
Career and activism
In 2022, Giselle launched AllowMe, a nonprofit that promotes the personal and professional growth of young LGBTQ people of color.[3][6]
In June 2023, Giselle was a grand marshal of the New York City Pride March.[2]
Giselle was one of the featured speakers at the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington in August 2023, representing the National Black Justice Coalition.[2][7][8]
As of October 2023[update], Giselle serves as the communications director for the GSA Network,[2] and director of training for GET Phluid.[7][9][10] As of August 2024[update], she serves as the executive director, president, and CEO of the National Trans Visibility March.[4]
