Faye Seidler is a dedicated transgender activist, educator, and writer focused on improving awareness and representation of transgender people across healthcare, education, government, and business sectors. Growing up in poverty, Faye developed a pragmatic approach to life and fashion, valuing comfort and utility over trends. Despite these humble beginnings, she has become a respected voice in the fight for trans rights and social justice. Faye’s advocacy centers on challenging harmful stereotypes that have long dominated media portrayals of trans individuals, especially the outdated and reductive tropes of victims, sex workers, or villains. Drawing on historical data and cultural analysis, she emphasizes the need for authentic transgender representation and participation in storytelling.
A self-taught researcher and lifelong writer, Faye combines her passion for social justice with grassroots activism. She actively works to create safer school environments through initiatives like the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) project in North Dakota, mentors LGBTQ+ youth, and develops transgender cultural competency trainings in healthcare. Faye understands the complexities of gender dysphoria and the transition journey, recognizing that medical interventions like hormones and surgery are tools that bring some relief but not the entirety of liberation. She advocates for self-acceptance beyond passing and stresses the importance of emotional support from friends and partners. Currently involved in community journalism and education, Faye plans to expand her work by pursuing continuing education grants and possibly writing memoirs. Supported by a loving polyamorous relationship, she finds strength in love, community, and the hope of a future where transgender people can live authentically without societal limitations.
