Keynote Speakers

Meet our keynote:

Harvey Guillén is changing the game.

Best known for playing Guillermo de la Cruz on What We Do in the Shadows, he made history as the first queer Latinx actor nominated for a Critics Choice Award in the ‘Best Supporting Actor’ category—not just once, but five times. His work has also earned him two Imagen Awards and roles across TV, movies, and animation.

Harvey’s career has taken off, landing him in projects like Blue Beetle, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Reacher, and The Magicians. You might have also heard his voice in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish as Perrito, or in Harley Quinn, The Garfield Movie, and Angry Birds Mystery Island. Recently, he’s starred in Companion, The Life of Chuck, and the upcoming Disney+ movie Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip.

Harvey isn’t just an actor—he’s an advocate for LGBTQ+ visibility and representation. He’s used his platform to push for change, show up for the community, and remind everyone that being yourself is your biggest strength. From breaking into Hollywood to making history, his journey proves that you don’t have to fit the mold to succeed—you just have to be unapologetically you.

Join us for the 20th Annual Governor’s Conference on LGBTQ+ Youth as Harvey takes the stage to share his story and celebrate 20 years of progress, resilience, and the future we’re building together.

The Annual Governor's Conference on LGBTQ Youth - Keynote Speakers

Each Year, we bring unique celebrities, influencers, and performers to the Governor's Conference on LGBTQ Youth. From TV and movie stars, to drag performers and authors, each speaker is carefully chosen for their message and commitment to making the conference unforgettable for LGBTQ youth.

Past Keynote Speakers have Included:

Carmen Carrera (RuPaul's Drag Race)

Garrard Conley (Author of Boy Erased)

Dr. Eliza Byard (Former Executive Director of GLSEN)

Jonathan Van Ness (Netflix's Queer Eye)

Kim Chi (RuPaul's Drag Race)

Miz Cracker (RuPaul's Drag Race)

Judy Shepard (Mother of Matthew Shepard)

Moises Kaufman (Author of The Laramie Project)

Brent Hartinger (Author of Geography Club)

Kevin Jennings (Founder of GLSEN)

John Amaechi (NBA Star)

Lt. Dan Choi (Don’t Ask Don’t Tell repeal advocate)

Sarah Schulman (Playwright and Author)

Jai Rodriguez (RENT & Queer Eye for the Straight Guy)

His Royal Highness Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil

Leisha Hailey (Actress)

Miss Coco Peru (Comedian/Monologist)

Blake Skjellerup (Olympian)

Darren Young (WWE Superstar)

Former Prime Minister of Iceland Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir

Kalen Allen (Content Creator)

Quinn (1st Transgender Olympian, Gold Medal - Team Canada Soccer)

Andrew Fuller (Is it Cake?)

CeCe Telfer (1st Transgender NCAA title-holder)

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Meet our keynote:

Harvey Guillén is changing the game.

The Annual Governor's Conference on LGBTQ Youth - Keynote Speakers

Past Keynote Speakers have Included: