About The Author
Author Julie Tarney is a dynamic and highly engaging presenter and training professional on trans-inclusive topics. Her entertaining storytelling and actionable tips help promote LGBTQ+ representation and cultural change in high-performing organizations. Julie wrote the award-winning memoir, My Son Wears Heels (University of Wisconsin Press 2016),ย serves on the board of PFLAG NYC, guest writes forย HuffPostย and is a contributing advice columnist for My Kid Is Gay.ย She is member of the National Center for Transgender Equality's Families for Trans Equality network. Julie was named a โFavorite Queer Hero of 2016โ by HuffPost and one of BlogHer's โVoices of the Yearโ in 2015. A longtime resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Julie now lives in Brooklyn, New York.