Geena Rocero

Geena Rocero has established herself as a recognized model, TED speaker, and advocate for transgender rights. After publicly disclosing she was transgender during a groundbreaking TED Talk in Vancouver, Canada in 2014, coinciding with International Transgender Day of Visibility, Geena Rocero solidified her position as a global advocate and established herself as a recognized model and speaker. Prior to this pivotal moment, Rocero had built a successful 12-year career signed to NEXT Model Management, where she became a prominent figure in international swimsuit and beauty editorials, laying the foundation for her influential career. Following her powerful TED address, Rocero founded Gender Proud in 2014, a media production company dedicated to sharing stories of the transgender community globally to promote justice and equality.

Most recently, she released her highly anticipated memoir, ‘Horse Barbie,’ in 2023, which chronicles her journey from international model to a leading voice in transgender advocacy, further solidifying her status as a multifaceted talent and changemaker.