Donna Rose (activist)
Donna Rose | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 22, 1959 |
| Education | Syracuse University |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Prominent in the transgender rights movement |
| Board member of | Human Rights Campaign, NGLCC, GLAAD, Out & Equal |
| Website | Official website |
Donna Rose is an American transgender rights activist and author. Rose began living openly as a trans woman in 1997 and has spent the years since her gender transition consulting and training on workplace transgender issues.[1]
Rose has worked at American Airlines since 2016.[2]
Activism[edit]
Rose transitioned while working at PCS Health Systems, but she left due to the awkwardness she felt there and wanted a fresh start with a new employer. She cited her experience as "disappointing, but better than many [other trans workers]."[2]
In 2002, she joined the Human Rights Campaign's Business Council as one of two transgender members.[3]
In 2003, she published "Wrapped in Blue: A Journey of Discovery," which was a featured selection in the Texas Book Festival that year.[4]
She became the first and only transgender member of the Human Rights Campaign's board of directors in 2005.[5]
In late 2007, she resigned from both HRC positions over the organization's controversial stance to not oppose the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which included protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation but not gender identity.[6][3]
Rose's advocacy continued through other organizations, including serving as Vice Chair of Transgender Advocates of Central Texas and as a board member of HIV/AIDS organization Phoenix Body Positive.[7] She would also join the boards of GLAAD and NGLCC from 2008 to 2010.[8][9]
In 2010, she was appointed the executive director of the LGBT Community Center Coalition of Central Pennsylvania.[8] She continued to write pieces to educate about transgender people and issues.[10][11][12]
Rose joined the board of Out & Equal in 2017.[13]
Awards[edit]
Rose was honored with the "Trinity Award" in 2007 by the International Foundation for Gender Education.[14]
In 2008, Campus Pride acknowledged Rose with the organization's "Voice Action Award" for her advocacy in the workplace and the classroom.[15]
Wrestling[edit]
Rose has wrestled throughout her life. She competed in the ASICS US Open Wrestling Championships in Cleveland in 2010,[9] and received the Federation of Gay Games "Outstanding Athlete" Legacy Award at Gay Games 9 in 2014.[16]
Bibliography[edit]
- (2003) 'Wrapped in Blue: A Journey of Discovery' (Living Legacy Press) (ISBN 0972955305)
References[edit]
- ^ Zielinski, Dave (29 June 2011). "Study: Transgender Workers Face Obstacles to Inclusion". Society for Human Resource Management. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ a b O'Grady, Patrick (7 June 2019). "Making the Transition". Phoenix Business Journal. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ a b Cassell, Heather (12 December 2007). "Former HRC trans business leaders pave their own path". The Bay Area Reporter. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Texas Book Festival -- Nov. 8-9, 2003 -- Featured Authors". Texas Book Festival. Archived from the original on 7 December 2003. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Donna Rose on Why She Resigned as the Only Transgender Member of HRC's Board". Advocate. 4 October 2007. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Two Transgender Members Quit HRC Business Council". Advocate. 29 November 2007. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "HRC Welcomes New Members of National Board of Directors". 1 August 2005.
- ^ a b DeJesus, Ivey (22 November 2010). "Donna Rose, a transgender woman, focuses her energy on equality and everyone's right to a safe life". Penn Live. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ a b O'Bryan, Will (10 November 2010). "Wrestling with the Truth". Metro Weekly. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ Rose, Donna (28 February 2013). "Gender identity not just body parts". CNN. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ Rose, Donna (20 June 2008). "Donna Rose: Pride — A Transgender Perspective". ACLU. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ Rose, Donna (20 October 2010). "Transsexual athletes treated unfairly". CNN. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Board of Directors - Out & Equal". Archived from the original on 23 April 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "IFGE Trinity Award Winners List". TransGriot. 7 August 2010. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Transgender Activist Donna Rose Honored by Campus Pride". Advocate. 24 July 2008.
- ^ "Federation of Gay Games - Annual Excellence Awards". Retrieved 8 April 2024.