“We’re just trying to set something right.  Anyone should be accepted for who and what they are.”
—Jessica McKinnon, November 2006

Jessica McKinnon is recognized and respected in the transgender community as an inspirational speaker and advocate for transsexual and transgender people. Having successfully transitioned in her gender role with her employer in 2006, Jessica has made numerous public and media appearances. She regularly speaks at conferences and is an active advocate for transgender rights.

Jessica McKinnon is the Chair of Capital Trans Pride 2009. She also serves on the Out&Equal Capital Region Affiliate Council and moderates the DC Metro Area Gender Identity Connection (MAGIC). Jessica was interviewed by CNN and Fox News regarding ENDA, featured in Marie Claire Magazine, and is a regular DC101 radio personality.

Jessica looks forward to the day that all people are respected for their differences, and appreciated for who they really are.

Jessica McKinnon is available as a speaker, panelist, or presenter for organizations, groups, conferences and educational institutions.  She is also available to assist corporations in providing a smooth transition for their transsexual employee.  See the Resources section of this website for examples of some of her past and upcoming speaking engagements, as well as the organizations with which she is affiliated, and the Biography section for more information about Jessica and her personal transition experience.  Jessica can be contacted by filling in the Contact form.

Jessica's service fees (if any) are negotiable and are only intended to cover travel-related costs and to compensate for time spent away from work in order to make herself available.  Under certain circumstances, she is prepared to waive part or all of her fee (e.g. for organizations which do not have any means of funding).