Karen Michelle is a Social Justice activist and public speaker from the Tampa Bay region of Florida and is the current President of a support group called PFLAG Hernando offering hope and community resources for Gay, Lesbian,Bisexual and Transgender people, their families and friends.

As a woman who was terminated from her technology job of many years experience after coming out as a transsexual woman, she now advocates and educates others on human rights and equality for not only the LGBT population but also for the rights of Women and other oppressed groups of people.

She along with Linda, her wife of 32 years speak in High Schools, College Campuses and other public venues across the country.

Karen and her wife have been invited by their church family to provide an educational forum and workshop to help the congregations members better understand transgender individuals and their struggles.

She and Linda were invited to speak to a Transgender Youth Support group in Pennsylvania this year and recently spoke at the University of Tampa at the Transgender Day of Remembrance honoring those who died the during the previous 12 months trying to win the freedom to live their authentic lives with full equality. Together Linda and Karen enlighten others on the differences and the challenges faced by LGBT people.

Karen is a certified trainer receiving her bi-yearly certification from Out and Equal Workplace Advocates. She trains Human Resources personnel, ERGs and management about the abundant pool of well trained employees from the LGBT community. That training includes creating an accepting and equal workplace environment.

When she isn't being an activist and public speaker Karen and her wife enjoy baby sitting their grand children, swimming, dancing and enjoying life with each other at their home in Florida.

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