Education
She attended Penn State University.
She attended Penn State University.
She is a transport woman who started transitioning in her 40s. A couple of years later, Keisling created the National Center for Transgender Equality to advocate for transgender rights in the United States. One of seven siblings, Keisling grew up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Her father was the governor"s chief of staff
National Center for Transgender Equality
Keisling founded the National Center for Transgender Equality in 2003. During her time as Executive Director, the center has contributed to efforts that have resulted for numerous victories for the transgender equality movement, including the first congressional hearing related to the issues faced by transgender individuals, the passage of "transgender-inclusive federal legislation", and a revision of the State Department protocol for changing one"s gender marker on his or her passport.
Keisling offers commentary on transgender issues, appearing on news channels such as Cable News Network and Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network, and offering quotes for newspapers including The New York Times and The Washington Post. = Politics Keisling works towards the goal of transgender equality through lobbying, public education, and building coalitions with other progressive organizations and causes.