Hayden (she/her) is a bubbly 17-year-old high school junior with a passion for melding fashion, culture and content in beautiful harmony, helping others express themselves in the truest possible way. Starting in kindergarten, she envisioned a future well beyond the small town she grew up in. She even told her second grade teacher that one day she would see Hayden on the cover of Vogue and as a star on Dancing with the Stars! Hayden transitioned when she was 11 years old with the love and support of her Italian-American family. Since then, she has shared her story with thousands of people, helping them see that transgender young people are just like all young people. 


As a GenderCool Champion, Hayden has spoken at multiple events including Equality Federation’s annual conference and been featured in national media including USA Today. Hayden also attended the GLAAD 2022 Media Awards where she walked the red carpet, surrounded by fashion and LGBTQ+ icons. Hayden’s dream is to move to Los Angeles where she can build her fashion and styling career while continuing to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Some of her favorite hobbies are photography, playing the piano, arts and crafts, baking, and traveling.