Olivia Hill

Olivia Hill is a trailblazer- as the first transgender woman to be elected in Tennessee, she's rewritten the rules for what can happen in a conservative state. In deep-red Tennessee, Hill’s win is emblematic of something greater. It signals a sea change spearheaded by Olivia, and her story is as inspiring as it is surprising. Olivia discusses all the aspects of her personal journey, the effects her transition had on her family, career, & politics, and how she won an election in a state that's currently passing anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation. She also discusses her experiences serving in the US navy's engineering division for 10 years and experiencing intense workplace discrimination while working at Vanderbilt University's power plant. Olivia's unique story shows that light can always be found in dark places, how just one person truly can help make a difference, and how you can join in to fight discrimination. NOTE: OLIVIA'S DISCUSSION IS APOLITICAL & NOT FOCUSED ON HER PARTY AFFILIATION