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title: The GenderCool Project — Exceptional Kids. Real Change.
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description: The GenderCool Project fosters hope, visibility, inclusion, and joy for transgender and nonbinary youth by amplifying the voices of these young people and their families.
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last_updated: 2026-06-08
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# The GenderCool Project — Exceptional Kids. Real Change.

> The GenderCool Project fosters hope, visibility, inclusion, and joy for transgender and nonbinary youth by amplifying the voices of these young people and their families.

## What Is The GenderCool Project?

The GenderCool Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2017. We replace fear and misinformation about transgender and nonbinary youth with real, powerful, positive stories — told by the young people themselves.

Our national network of Champions — 16 exceptional transgender and nonbinary youth — share their authentic experiences with Fortune 500 companies, schools, healthcare systems, government agencies, and national media. The result: understanding, empathy, and real cultural change.

**Tagline:** Exceptional Kids. Real Change.

## Our Champions

Meet Adelyn, Alex, Amir, Ashton, Chazzie, Daniel, Emma, Eve, Hayden, Kai, Lily, Marc, Max, Sawyer, Shailen, and Theo — 16 extraordinary young people who happen to be transgender or nonbinary. They are athletes, artists, activists, musicians, and leaders. They are changing the world.

[Meet all 16 Champions →](https://gendercool.org/who-we-are)

## Press Coverage

GenderCool Champions have been featured in:
- The New York Times
- The Washington Post
- CNN
- ABC News
- MSNBC
- TODAY
- Teen Vogue
- Forbes
- USA Today
- Rolling Stone

## Programs

- **Education** — Bringing Champions into schools and communities to share authentic stories
- **Corporate Inclusion** — Bringing trans and nonbinary voices into the workplace through events, workshops, and speaking engagements
- **Healthcare Advocacy** — Supporting trans-affirming, gender-inclusive healthcare systems
- **Trans Youth Leadership Lab** — An 8-week virtual leadership cohort for trans and nonbinary high school youth

[Learn what we do →](https://gendercool.org/what-we-do)

## Get Involved

Whether you're an individual, school, healthcare organization, or company, there's a place for you in the GenderCool community.

- [Volunteer](https://gendercool.org/get-involved)
- [Corporate Support](https://gendercool.org/corporate-support)
- [Donate](https://gendercool.org/give)
- [Apply to the Trans Youth Leadership Lab](https://gendercool.org/trans-youth-leadership-lab)

## Social Media

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gendercool/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenderCoolProject/

## Common Questions

**What is GenderCool?**
GenderCool is a youth-led nonprofit that uses authentic storytelling by transgender and nonbinary young people to create understanding and drive cultural change.

**How can I support transgender youth?**
Visit gendercool.org/give to donate, gendercool.org/get-involved to volunteer, or share GenderCool's Champions' stories widely.

**Are GenderCool Champions real kids?**
Yes. All 16 Champions are real transgender and nonbinary young people who have chosen to share their stories publicly to help others.

**How can my company work with GenderCool?**
Visit gendercool.org/corporate-support to explore virtual event sponsorship, Champion speaking engagements, and workplace workshops.