Kristin Russo — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

LGBTQ+ Consultant & Speaker at kristinnoeline.com since 2010.
Co-founder of Everyone Is Gay (2010) and My Kid Is Gay (2013), organizations providing advice and education to LGBT youth and families.
Co-author of "This Is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids" (Chronicle, 2014).
Host and producer of the podcast "Buffering the Vampire Slayer" since 2016.
Host and producer of "First Person," a video series on gender and sexuality from PBS Digital and WNET (2015-2016).
Holds a Master's in Gender Studies from the CUNY Graduate Center (2012).

Biography

Kristin Russo is an American speaker, personality, and LGBTQ+ activist. She is recognized for her work in LGBTQ+ advocacy and education, including co-founding the organizations Everyone Is Gay and My Kid Is Gay. Russo is also the co-author of "This Is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids," published by Chronicle in 2014.

In 2010, Russo co-launched Everyone Is Gay, initially a Tumblr presence, providing written and video advice for LGBT youth.