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Bio

Rosalynne Montoya, known as Rose, is a trans Latina advocate, educator, and viral content creator. A proud bisexual, nonbinary transgender woman, Rose uses she/they pronouns and brings a unique intersectional perspective—amplifying trans, queer, and Latine voices through storytelling, activism, and education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Film with a Minor in Women & Gender Studies from Seattle University, completed at just 19.

Rose is the creator of the viral Trans 101 series and accompanying educational website, key resources in trans advocacy and education. She also consults with nonprofits and businesses to promote inclusion and equity. After a viral video exposing discrimination against trans travelers at TSA, Rose was invited to consult with the agency, contributing to policy changes under the Biden administration—progress she continues to defend amid political challenges.

A dynamic speaker, Rose has presented from Capitol Hill to Fortune 500 companies to prestigious universities, and recently entered the political arena through meetings with members of Congress to advance trans rights. She is slated to speak at World Pride in Washington, DC, June 2025. Alongside speaking, Rose writes candidly about trans experiences and realities, with bylines in TIME Magazine, a featured columnist role at the Los Angeles Blade, and numerous blogs.

Known for her radiant energy and authenticity, Rose’s work has been featured in The Washington Post, them, and CNN. She has earned multiple awards including Best Activist and Best Local Influencer at the 2025 Los Angeles Blade Reader’s Choice Awards, a nomination for Favorite TikToker of the Year by Queerty in 2022, and was honored as one of 18 advocates in OUT Magazine’s prestigious Out100 list of the most influential LGBTQ+ leaders in 2021.

Beyond advocacy, Rose pushes creative boundaries—modeling in Chromat’s campaign and appearing in Vogue (2025). Deeply rooted in the ballroom scene, she was named West Coast Fem Queen Face of the Year in 2024. As an actor, Rose has appeared in projects such as Agent of Change, premiered at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, and starred in theatre festivals celebrating transgender and gender nonconforming voices.

Rose’s mission remains clear: to spread love, foster understanding, and inspire change through unapologetic visibility.

Language Matters

• Rose’s real name (and legal name) is Rosalynne Montoya. She is most commonly referred to as Rose. Many also refer to her as Rosa, or Rosie.

• Rose does not “identify” as bi/nonbinary/trans, she is bi/nonbinary/trans.

• Rose does not “prefer” she/her and they/them pronouns. Her pronouns are she/her and they/them. Their pronouns are mandatory, not preferred.

• When referring to Rose’s past—even before transitioning—please use the name Rose/Rosalynne and she/her and/or they/them pronouns.

• For more understanding of terms, definitions, and how to be an ally visit Rose’s Trans 101 Resource Website.