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Bio

Rosalynne Jamie Delfina Montoya, better known as Rose is a Latina, bisexual, nonbinary transgender woman. Rose’s pronouns are she/her/hers and they/them/their/theirs. She is a widely celebrated, award-winning advocate for trans inclusion. She’s an inspirational speaker, a viral content creator, and published actor, & model. Rose graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Film with a Minor in Women and Gender Studies from Seattle University when she was 19. She tirelessly uses her platform to advocate for the transgender community, body acceptance, and mental wellness. Rose is the creator of the viral series Trans 101 and the educational resource website of the same name. Rose offers a unique intersectional lens across trans, queer, and Latine inclusion in workspaces, healthcare, and education. From Capital Hill to Fortune 500 companies, to prestigious universities, Rose has led many safe, open discussions on intersectional identity, diversity, equity, self-love, transitioning, leaning into gender euphoria, being an ally, relationships, boundaries, sex education, and being a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault. Her work has been featured in TIME Magazine, Washington Post, CNN, LATV Network, Revry TV, Time Square, and more. OUT Magazine honored her as one of 18 educators to be featured in their 2021 OUT 100 issue, was nominated by Queerty for favorite TikToker of the Year in 2022, and nominated by The Los Angeles Blade as Favorite Influencer in their Best of LA 2024. Her goal is to spread love and education about her community as she shares her story.

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.