Amir (he/him) is a seventeen-year-old aspiring barber. He enjoys helping others feel good about themselves by providing them with a haircut that lifts their spirits. 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 high school named him Prom King in 2022.
Amir came out as transgender at thirteen years old 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 even U.S. Department of Education officials to advocate for transgender and non-binary young people. In 2022, he was invited to the White House for Transgender Day of Visibility to share his story, and during Pride he proudly stood behind President Biden as he signed an executive order advancing equity for LGBTQ+ people.
In addition to his advocacy for transgender youth, Amir is passionate about breast cancer awareness, having lost his mother to breast cancer when he was eight years old.
