Advocate.
Community Builder.
Educator.
Fighting for Queer
& Trans liberation!
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WE'RE SUING THE STATE OF FLORIDA
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HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP
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WE'RE SUING THE STATE OF FLORIDA ✻ HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP ✻
Meet Lindsey
Hi, I’m Lindsey Jaymes Spero (they/he)! I am a trans, non-binary human who spends every minute I can advocating for queer and trans liberation through radical, social justice-focused education, advocacy and community building. I live on unceded Tocobaga land known as St. Petersburg, Florida and I’m proud to call myself a Swamp Queer!
My journey, like many of ours, hasn’t been easy. I grew up a pastor’s kid and hid my identity until I was publicly outed, sent to conversion therapy, and eventually kicked out by my biological family. Through the years since then, I have struggled with food and housing insecurity, threats of violence, and inconsistent access to gender-affirming care.
I have also found love, belonging, and chosen family. I live authentically as myself and I have found peace in my body. My top surgery scars and weekly injections are holy rites. My trans joy is resistance.
What I’m Doing
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Currently, I am a plaintiff in a federal legal case challenging the discriminatory "Bathroom Ban" law in Florida that restricts trans individuals from accessing public facilities. Learn More
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You also may have seen me in the news earlier this year, injecting testosterone in front of the Florida Board of Medicine. I also have been participating in many other protests and hearings to fight for transgender rights. I am actively involved in organizing community events and contribute to the growth of other grassroots queer organizations.
I am also proud to serve as a member of the board of directors for both PFLAG and The Fitzlane Project, as well as a program leader for CampOUT Florida.
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Creating meaningful change requires the collective effort of individuals like you.
Today, because of access to gender-affirming care and a beautiful chosen family, I’m thriving more than I ever have. However, I still feel the sting of violence directed towards my community and the debt of capitalism requiring me to monetize my time or go without basic needs. By supporting me financially through my Ko-fi account, you directly contribute to my advocacy and human-centered care. As I navigate the complexity of community-building and dedicating significant time to advancing queer and trans rights, your support helps alleviate the financial burdens that arise. Your support in this liberation is a life-saving gift.
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Empowering Our Community
The Fitzlane Project:
PFLAG Safety Harbor:
CampOUT:
Board of Directors, Program organization, education, and youth development
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Board of Directors, Local fundraising and Florida operations management
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Program Leader, Leadership and Development
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speaking
Are you ready to ignite the spark of change within your community or workplace?
Look no further than Lindsey, a fierce champion of queer and trans liberation who will captivate and inspire your audience with their powerful words. With a heart full of empathy and a voice that echoes the collective experiences of our resilient community, Lindsey is the perfect choice to address the challenges and triumphs faced by queer and transgender individuals. Lindsey fearlessly confronts discriminatory laws and dispels misconceptions about trans people. But it doesn't stop there— their talks also celebrate trans joy, a fierce resistance that defies all attempts to erase our existence. Through their passionate storytelling, Lindsey creates a powerful call to action, urging us all to join in the ongoing intersectional fight for justice and liberation.
Schedule Lindsey for your next event and witness the transformative power of their words as they ignite the flames of hope, resilience, and love in the hearts of your audience. Together, let's create a world where queer and transgender voices flourish and thrive.
contact
Thank you for your interest in connecting with me! Please feel free to reach out through social media or to use the form below to get in touch, whether you have questions, want to inquire about booking a speaking engagement, or just want to say hello.
I look forward to hearing from you!