AC Dumlao uses they/them pronouns. They are a queer transgender non-binary first-generation American and child of Filipino immigrants. As an activist and educator, their focus is on centering and uplifting underrepresented and multiply marginalized people and their communities. AC is the Program Manager at the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF) where they manage TLDEF’s Name Change Project, which connects low-income TGNCNB (transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary) people with volunteer lawyers providing pro bono representation during the legal name change process in civil court. Additionally, AC leads TLDEF’s Education department and is the lead trainer for trans cultural competency presentations and workshops. AC was recently seen at The Wing for an advance screening and talkback with Lisa Ling for the CNN Original Series’ episode “This is Life with Lisa Ling: Gender Fluidity.” In 2017, AC was profiled by NBC Asian America for the inaugural ‘Redefine A to Z’ list of Asian-American & Pacific Islander “emerging voices and breakout stars.” For their expertise on LGBTQIA+, trans, and non-binary issues, AC has been featured by Allure Magazine and The Daily Beast, been published by The Huffington Post and Vice Media, and been quoted by INTO, Business Insider, Mic.com, The Advocate, NYU’s ScienceLine, and more. For their activism, they have received honors from Parity and the New York State Comptroller. They were named a 2019 NYC Pride Community Hero, and were seen on the lead float in the NYC/WorldPride March on June 30, 2019. AC is an alum of Vassar College and resides in Brooklyn, NY.