Amir

Amir (he/him) is an aspiring barber who loves helping others feel good about themselves by providing them with a fresh haircut. He aspires to expand the definition of "beauty" to include features of the heart, like kindness and compassion. Amir also enjoys playing sports, including soccer and basketball. His school named him Homecoming King, a testament to the respect and admiration he has earned from his peers.

Amir came out as transgender while in middle school. Since then, he has been candid about his journey, sharing his experience with hopes of benefiting others. Amir has spoken with journalists, executives and U.S. Department of Education officials to advocate for transgender and nonbinary young people. He was invited to the White House for Transgender Day of Visibility to share his story, and during Pride he proudly stood behind President Joe Biden as he signed an executive order advancing equity for LGBTQ+ people. Amir is featured in the GLAAD award-winning ABC Special "Our America: Who I'm Meant To Be," now streaming on Hulu.

In addition to his advocacy for transgender youth, Amir is passionate about breast cancer awareness, having lost his mother to breast cancer in his childhood.