Christy Whittlesey is an author, educator, public speaker and consultant who has worked in educational settings for over 17 years. She regularly collaborates with school districts and organizations to update policies and offer professional development to create gender-friendly learning environments and her first book, Its OK to Say "They": Tips for Educator Allies of Transgender and Nonbinary Students, was a 2020 finalist for the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Program.