The 18th 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. Keynote speakers will be announced soon, so check back often for updates!

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)