Charlotte Clymer

Charlotte Clymer is a writer, transgender activist, communications consultant, and military veteran, known for her impactful commentary and advocacy in politics, current events, and LGBTQ+ equality. After serving with the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) at Arlington National Cemetery until 2012, Charlotte Clymer transitioned from military service to a distinguished career in advocacy and communications. Following her service, Clymer worked as a visitor services representative at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and is a graduate of Georgetown University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies.

In 2017, Clymer joined the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest civil rights organization dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ equality, serving as the Press Secretary for Rapid Response. In this pivotal role, she managed the organization’s messaging concerning White House policies and federal issues. Her incisive political and social commentary has been widely cited by major news organizations including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian. Her writings have also been featured in prominent publications such as USA Today, NBC News, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and GQ, and she has appeared as a guest commentator on MSNBC and CBS Sunday Morning.

Most recently, Clymer signed an exclusive one-year deal with Substack in 2021, where she publishes ‘Charlotte’s Web Thoughts,’ a popular blog and newsletter focused on politics and current events. She also contributes as a writer to Metro Weekly magazine. Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Arts in Political Communications at American University and serves as the Spokesperson for AllVote as of October 2024, continuing her commitment to civic engagement and advocacy.