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Schuyler Bailar      

Inclusion Advocate & First Transgender Athlete on an NCAA Division 1 Men’s Team

Schuyler Bailar (he/him) is an educator, advocate, and author of "He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters." At Harvard, Bailar became the first transgender athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA Division 1 men’s team. Bailar’s exemplary work has earned him numerous honors including NYC Pride Grand Marshall, the Out100, LGBTQ Nation’s Instagram Advocate of the year, and the Harvard Director’s Award.

In addition to being one of the top LGBTQ+ educators, Bailar is a leading DEI speaker and advisor who has been featured in countless media outlets. He offers diverse avenues for learning through his podcast “Dear Schuyler,” his online workshops, his fiction novel, "Obie Is Man Enough," and his groundbreaking gender literacy online learning series, Lane Changer. Bailar holds a degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Evolutionary Psychology from Harvard, and continues his academic pursuits in four research labs focusing in clinical psychology and public health.

Schuyler Bailar is available in partnership with Collective Speakers.

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Breaking Waves: A Conversation with Schuyler Bailar

With a comfortable, inviting style that connects with all ages, Schuyler Bailar creates a learning conversation for a broad range of audiences. His work as a public speaker is the centerpiece of his advocacy. Schuyler’s story explores the universal challenges of trying to “fit-in” in our media-rich world with integrity and authenticity. He explains his struggles and why he ultimately chose to put many potential accolades at risk to be true to himself. Because he has lived his life from many perspectives – woman, Korean American, mixed-race, gay, trans, “Harvard white guy” – his story resonates with young and old, from all walks of life.

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