About
Activist and writer who speaks out for transgender rights. In 2025, she was named one of Times Magazine's Women of the Year. On her raquel_willis Instagram page, she has 200,000 followers who can see some of her appearances, interviews, and her lifestyle.
Before Fame
She attended the University of Georgia and graduated in 2013 with a degree in journalism. It was around this time that she came out as trans. She is a former national organizer for the Transgender Law Center and the former executive editor of Out magazine.
Trivia
She was one of the speakers at the 2017 Women's March in Washington, D.C. Her memoir The Risk It Takes To Bloom came out in 2023.
Family Life
She grew up with a loving mom and supportive siblings, but transitioned only after her dad passed away.
Associated With
On her Instagram page, she documented attending the Beyoncé tour for Cowboy Carter.
