{"id":5276,"date":"2022-04-08T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/?p=5276"},"modified":"2025-10-19T07:36:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T07:36:45","slug":"transgender-politicians-you-must-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/transgender-politicians-you-must-know","title":{"rendered":"Transgender Politicians You Must Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The fight for gender equality and <a href=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/trans-rights-around-the-world\">the rights of transgender people<\/a> are far from over. This is why it\u2019s comforting to know that <strong>transgender politicians already exist<\/strong>. It is trans people who completely understand the struggle of what it\u2019s like to live as a trans person in today\u2019s bigoted society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Can Transgender Politicians Change the World?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eEveLqvRhSM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why trans politicians must take their respective seats in politics. With <strong>the power and proximity<\/strong> that they have in terms of changing the laws, they\u2019re going to have higher chances of truly making the must-needed change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we\u2019re going to enlist selected trans politicians from around the globe, <strong>where they\u2019re from, and what they\u2019re known for<\/strong>. Please know that this article was written not for any political agenda, but to introduce trans readers to people that could inspire them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amanda Simpson \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>She became the first openly transgender woman political <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Politics\/amanda-simpson-transgender-presidential-appointee-begins-work-commerce\/story?id=9477161\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">appointee of any presidential administration in the US<\/a>. Born on March 26, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, and of Jewish descent, she was known for her long career in aerospace and involvement in the Democratic party.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Amanda_Simpson-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda Simpson smiling in an official portrait with U.S. and navy flags behind.\" class=\"wp-image-5295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Amanda_Simpson-1-edited.jpg 900w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Amanda_Simpson-1-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Amanda_Simpson-1-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amanda Simpson in an official government photo &#8211; <em>Facebook <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmandaRSimpson.Public\/photos\/pb.100063707761408.-2207520000.\/458233587701947\/?type=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@AmandaRSimpson.Public<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Simpson also served on the boards of the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wingspan Community Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sagatucson.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southern Arizona Gender Alliance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.equalityarizona.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arizona Human Rights Fund<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/transequality.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Center for Transgender Equality<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/outandequal.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Out and Equal Workplace Advocates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acluaz.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While she was working at Raytheon, she served on the boards of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Raytheon Women&#8217;s Network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raytheon Global Women&#8217;s Network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lgbtq.unc.edu\/resources\/clubs-and-organizations\/graduate-and-professional-student-organizations\/gay-lesbian-bisexual-and-transgender-straight-alliance-glbtsa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Allies Alliance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raytheon Diversity Council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>She is also an associate fellow with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiaa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics<\/a> and served on its Systems Engineering Technical Committee from 2007 to 2009. Currently, she is a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and serves on the board of directors of the Washington, D.C., branch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Audrey Tang \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddfc<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taiwan\u2019s probably the most forward when it comes to <strong>LGBTQIA+ rights in Asia<\/strong>. It is, after all, the only country in the continent that legalizes same-sex marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/audrey_tang_01-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Audrey Tang speaks onstage holding a microphone with her image projected large behind.\" class=\"wp-image-6331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/audrey_tang_01-edited.jpg 900w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/audrey_tang_01-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/audrey_tang_01-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Audrey Tang at a digital innovation forum &#8211; Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CXOVB8UvmYb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@digitalminister<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Audrey Tang\u2019s government position is fairly new but it holds a lot of weight. The world\u2019s shift to digital has been drastic and swift and people nowadays are more influenced by information that can be found on the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gone are the days when people only subscribe to curated content for TV and Radio. Tang is also <strong>Taiwan\u2019s youngest person<\/strong> to hold a ministerial position. As a minister, she has pledged to give preferential access to government contracts to social enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow Audrey Tang:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/digitalminister.tw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ayako Fuchigami \ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Born on January 16, 1975, in Ogi, Saga Prefecture, Fuchigami is the first openly trans person to <a href=\"https:\/\/mainichi.jp\/english\/articles\/20190409\/p2a\/00m\/0na\/015000c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hold a prefectural assembly position in Japan<\/a>. She completed her postgraduate studies at Hokkaido University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before joining politics, she worked for the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 2000. One of her main goals was to search for rice grains that could be farmed in cold locations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Ayako_Fuchigami_source-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Ayako Fuchigami mid-speech, wearing a dark jacket and colorful shirt at the assembly\" class=\"wp-image-5297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Ayako_Fuchigami_source-edited.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Ayako_Fuchigami_source-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Ayako_Fuchigami_source-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Ayako_Fuchigami_source-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Ayako Fuchigami during a speech at the Hokkaido Assembly &#8211; Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CUUdwK3pNBC\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@ayakodanyan<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When she was little, she already realized her attraction to boys, which <strong>she ignored for many years<\/strong>. It only changed when she started working as a show dancer at a club in Sapporo\u2019s downtown called Susukino district. Later on, she registered her first name as Ayako.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the results of the election of the day when she won, she made a statement saying,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>I want to return the favor to those who have supported me by working hard to create a society in which LGBT can be active.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow Ayako Fuchigami:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ayakomitsuishi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ayakodanyan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brianna Westbrook \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brianna Westbrook, a captivating figure in American politics, has crafted a narrative that showcases resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment to public service. As a transgender woman, <strong>she has shattered traditional political norms<\/strong> and has emerged as a compelling advocate for progressive reform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Westbrook&#8217;s journey in politics has been characterized by a tireless pursuit of social justice and equality, inspiring many with her bold and compassionate leadership. She first rose to public attention when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourvalley.net\/stories\/former-legislature-candidate-shares-vision-of-better-representation,332413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">she ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona in 2018<\/a>, making her <strong>one of the first transgender women to run for national office<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/Brianna_Westbrook_00-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of Brianna Westbrook in a white blazer and blue top, standing in sunlight.\" class=\"wp-image-6788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/Brianna_Westbrook_00-edited.jpg 900w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/Brianna_Westbrook_00-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/Brianna_Westbrook_00-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Brianna Westbrook in Arizona &#8211; Facebook <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=573195224631674&amp;set=a.311062234178309\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@WestbrookforArizona<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Though she didn&#8217;t secure the seat, her campaign undeniably struck a chord and sent a powerful message about the increasing inclusivity of American politics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her influence as a transgender politician extends beyond her own campaign efforts. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourvalley.net\/stories\/former-legislature-candidate-shares-vision-of-better-representation,332413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">As Vice Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party<\/a>, she has worked relentlessly to <strong>amplify marginalized voices and champion policy initiatives<\/strong> aimed at improving the lives of the disenfranchised.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, affordable healthcare, and climate justice reflects her deep-rooted belief in equality and fairness. Moreover, her presence in politics as an openly transgender woman is a testament to <strong>the growing recognition of diverse identities in public life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brianna Westbrook&#8217;s journey serves as a reminder that representation matters, and her dedication to public service continues to inspire a new generation of inclusive leadership in American politics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow Brianna Westbrook:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bwestbrookaz8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@bwestbrookaz8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Threads<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/westbrookforarizona.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[[SIGNUP]]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duda Salabert \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Duda Salabert was born in 1981 (Dates unknown) and she is best known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/carlieporterfield\/2020\/11\/16\/openly-trans-candidates-elected-to-city-councils-across-brazil-in-historic-election\/?sh=29df0cd850e5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the first transgender person elected to the Belo Horizonte city council<\/a>. She garnered <strong>37,000 votes<\/strong> and her win became historical in Minas Gerais.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Duda_Salabert-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Duda Salabert standing in front of trees, wearing earrings and a \u201cStrong like a mother\u201d shirt.\" class=\"wp-image-5301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Duda_Salabert-edited.jpg 900w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Duda_Salabert-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Duda_Salabert-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Duda Salabert photographed during a campaign moment &#8211; Facebook <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DudaSalabert\/photos\/pb.100044290126467.-2207520000.\/1090079828144918\/?type=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@DudaSalabert<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Apart from being a politician, she <strong>was also a teacher and is still an environmentalist<\/strong>. She shared that she received invitations to campaign for other offices. However, she chose the Senate as a form of provocating, and that the etymology of the term senate relates to men and that<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>if it is a space made for gentlemen, a travesti woman seeking this space is extremely provocative.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow Duda Salabert:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DudaSalabert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geraldine Roman \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\udded<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Geraldine Batista Roman was born on April 23, 1967. Apart from belonging to <strong>a family of well-known politicians in Bataan<\/strong>, she has made a lot of achievements through her own hard work. She is a journalist, politician, and the first transgender person <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2016\/05\/10\/asia\/philippines-transgender-geraldine-roman\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">elected to the Congress of the Philippines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"868\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Geraldine_Roman_source-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Geraldine Roman smiling in a light blue terno, standing in front of the Philippine flag.\" class=\"wp-image-5293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Geraldine_Roman_source-edited.jpg 868w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Geraldine_Roman_source-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Geraldine_Roman_source-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 868px) 100vw, 868px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Geraldine Roman in official House photoshoot &#8211; Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/geraldinebroman\/p\/B2t8t7iHbEc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@geraldinebroman<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In 2016, she was named <a href=\"https:\/\/2016globalthinkers.foreignpolicy.com\/2016\/category\/the-challengers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one of the 100 Leading Global Thinkers<\/a>, a US-based Foreign Policy magazine. Added to that, she\u2019s also listed as one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/4526249\/un-day-of-the-girl-inspiring-women-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13 Inspiring Women of 2016 by Time Magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She <strong>got her journalism degree<\/strong> through a scholarship which she secured amidst the backlash that she has gotten from school bullies in her childhood. Before becoming a politician, she was a senior editor for the Spanish News Agency in Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow Geraldine Roman:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GeraldineBRoman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/geraldinebroman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@geraldineromantik\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TikTok<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Petra De Sutter \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Petra was born on June 10, 1963, in Oudenaarde, Belgium. Apart from being known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-belgium-lgbt-politics-idUSKBN26N02J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the first openly transgender Federal Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium<\/a>, she also holds a medical degree and a PhD in biomedicine.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Petra_De_Sutter_3-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Petra De Sutter at a tech conference in Ghent, wearing a dark blazer and striped blouse.\" class=\"wp-image-11226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Petra_De_Sutter_3-edited.jpg 900w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Petra_De_Sutter_3-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Petra_De_Sutter_3-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Petra De Sutter speaking at Tomorrow\u2019s Tech Today &#8211; Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C3DxP2HqJG_\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@pdsutter<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>She spent two years after graduating from med school in the US and furthered her studies through learning about oocyte genetics. She earned her specialization in gynecology in 1994. She became a Professor in Reproductive Medicine at Gent University. In 2006, she was named Head of the Department for Reproductive Medicine of Gent University Hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>De Sutter was part of the Parliament&#8217;s delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka). She was also a <strong>member of the European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rightsand<\/strong> co-chaired the MEPs Against Cancer group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow Petra De Sutter:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/petra.desutter.1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pdsutter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@pdsutter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Threads<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@petradesutter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TikTok<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petradesutter.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sarah McBride \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarah McBride was born on August 9, 1990. She grew up in Wilmington, Delaware, to parents who are a lawyer for Young Conaway Stargatt &amp; Taylor (David McBride) and a guidance counselor and founder of the Cab Calloway School of the Arts (Sally McBride).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/Sarah_McBride_2-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Sarah McBride in a blue dress speaking to journalists holding microphones.\" class=\"wp-image-6792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/Sarah_McBride_2-edited.jpg 900w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/Sarah_McBride_2-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/Sarah_McBride_2-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Sarah McBride speaks to the press about lead poisoning &#8211; X <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SarahEMcBride\/status\/1655686473062940673\/photo\/2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@SarahEMcBride<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>McBride graduated with a bachelor\u2019s degree from the American University in 2013. Before being <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/feature\/nbc-out\/sarah-mcbride-become-first-transgender-state-senator-u-s-history-n1246211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the first openly transgender state senator<\/a>, she was actively <strong>fighting for human rights<\/strong>. She was previously the National Press Secretary of the Human Rights Campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She is highly known for the passage of legislation in Delaware <strong>banning discrimination on the basis of <a href=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/gender-expression-vs-gender-identity-the-nuances\">gender identity<\/a><\/strong> in employment, housing, insurance, and public accommodations.Apart from her achievements in changing the lives of <a href=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/transsexuals-in-united-states\">American trans people<\/a>, she\u2019s also the author of the book <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/en\/book\/show\/35506451-tomorrow-will-be-different\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow Sarah McBride:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SarahEMcBrideDE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sarahemcbride\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CongresswomanSarahMcBride\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Youtube<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@sarahemcbride\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TikTok<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarahmcbride.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stephanie Byers \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>She made history in 2020 by becoming the first openly transgender person <a href=\"https:\/\/victoryfund.org\/stephanie-byers-is-elected-as-kansas-first-trans-official\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">elected to the Kansas House of Representatives<\/a>, representing District 86 in Wichita. Her election also marked a national milestone, as she became <strong>the first transgender Native American elected<\/strong> to public office in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A member of the Chickasaw Nation, Byers brought <strong>a unique perspective to the legislature<\/strong>, combining her cultural heritage with a commitment to public service.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Stephanie_Byers-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Stephanie Byers stands in front of a whiteboard, arms outstretched, conducting a school music ensemble in a classroom.\" class=\"wp-image-10345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Stephanie_Byers-edited.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Stephanie_Byers-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Stephanie_Byers-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Stephanie_Byers-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Stephanie Byers leading with passion in the classroom &#8211; Facebook <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10232424350091729&amp;set=pb.1245476646.-2207520000&amp;type=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@stephanie.byers.bellamore<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Before entering politics, Byers dedicated nearly three decades to education, serving as <strong>a high school band and orchestra teacher<\/strong> in Wichita Public Schools. Her excellence in teaching was recognized nationally when she received <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glsen.org\/news\/2018-glsen-respect-awards-raises-1-million-lgbtq-inclusive-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the GLSEN National Educator of the Year award in 2018<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During her tenure, <strong>Byers faced significant challenges<\/strong>, including efforts by the Kansas legislature to pass laws <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2023\/06\/29\/1184976843\/kansas-law-puts-wide-restrictions-on-transgender-residents-starting-july-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">restricting the rights of transgender individuals<\/a>, particularly <a href=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/transgender-youth-worth-talking-about\">transgender youth<\/a>. Despite these obstacles, she remained a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and worked to foster understanding and acceptance within her community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2022, Byers chose not to seek re-election, citing the need to care for aging family members. Her groundbreaking service continues to <strong>inspire many within the LGBTQ+<\/strong> and Native American communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow Stephanie Byers:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/stephanie.byers.bellamore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are <strong>just some of the trans people in politics<\/strong> around the world. If we missed your favorite trans politician, please feel free to suggest them in the comments section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a trans person, you must not lose hope. There are people who share the same sentiments and stories working hard to change the norm. Keep fighting for trans rights. 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