PHOTOS
We Serve LGBTQ+ Youth
Jenn Lederer
She/Her
Award-winning comedian, speaker & consultant with a thing for synthesizing ideas through storytelling. Jenn’s work has been featured by SiriusXM, Forbes.com, The Huffington Post, Inspiring Lives Magazine, on stages at YALE, Twitter and Google Headquarters in NYC and comedy clubs throughout New York City and Europe. Performing all over the country, internationally and virtually, too!
Jenn emcees and leads workshops and keynotes helping audiences learn how to answer the one question everyone hates (but can’t avoid) “What do you do?” using the “comedian’s formula” for educating, connecting and amusing your audience. Jenn’s experience spans 15+ years and at least 8 different avenues in the creative industry that include earning a BA in Dance from Point Park University, co-writing an off-off-Broadway musical, co-writing an album, owning and running a Talent Management company representing actors for film, TV and theater, Motivational Speaking, Business Coaching, Storytelling Consulting and comedy.
Gia Love
She/Her
Gia Love is a dynamic model, community organizer, recording artist, and self-proclaimed showgirl, born and raised in the heart of New York City. A trans cultural icon, Gia has graced the pages of influential publications like Paper, Dazed, and Autre, while lending her bold spirit to global campaigns with brands such as Nike, MAC Cosmetics, and Jean Paul Gaultier.
A true fixture in the creative world, Gia is a beloved host on Telfar TV, where she’s brought her signature charisma to numerous campaigns and special events. Beyond entertainment and fashion, Gia Love is a force for social change. She is the founder of The Celebration of Black Trans Women Cookout, a powerful summer gathering that uplifts the lives of Black trans women and vulnerable communities through joy, visibility, and liberation.
Her advocacy has earned her official recognition, including a proclamation from the NYC Public Advocate and City Council in honor of Trans Day of Remembrance — a testament to her enduring impact on culture, community, and the fight for trans rights.
Ebon Gore
She/Her
Ebon Gore is a TV personality, dancer, dedicated student, and businesswoman. Originally from North Carolina, with strong ties to Virginia, she has called Brooklyn home for nearly a decade. Since her birth on September 24, 1998, Ebon has made it her mission to bring joy to others, using her vibrant energy and diverse talents to inspire, entertain, and uplift. Whether on screen or on stage, she continues to leave a lasting impression—one smile at a time.
Alexandria Thylane
She/Her
Alexandria is a philosopher, technologist, startup strategist, and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. After nearly a decade in tech—including software engineering roles at Reddit and Apple—her public transition inspired a shift toward deeper philosophical inquiry into mind, identity, and technology. Alexandria’s current research integrates philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and gender theory. She critically examines gendered artificial intelligence (AI), transgender embodiment, and 4E cognition, proposing a novel theory of gender identity and interrogating the ethics and biases inherent in AI representations of gender. Committed to community support and advocacy, Alexandria educates NYC-area students and faculty through PFLAG’s Safe Schools program and actively engages in efforts to build and strengthen the LGBTQ+ community