Learn More About Stacey

Stacey Monroe is an advocate, writer, community organizer, and speaker based in Dallas, Texas, dedicated to the collective liberation of oppressed communities. Her journey into public-facing activism began in 2014 with her blog, My Trans Life, where she documented her personal transition and worked to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by the transgender community.

Today, Stacey’s work spans the intersections of trans rights, unhoused advocacy, mental health, immigration justice, anti-capitalist resistance, and opposing Western imperialism.

The Shift to Transformative Justice

Previously, Stacey served on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) DFW Steering Committee and the Dallas Police Department Community Advisory Board. In 2020, recognizing that these institutions often perpetuate systemic harm rather than dismantle it, she intentionally stepped away. She redirected her energy toward grassroots movements and transformative justice frameworks that prioritize community-led safety and liberation.

Currently, she lends her voice and labor to organizations including the Trans Empowerment Collective, House of Rebirth, Nu Trans Movement, Palestinian Youth Movement - Dallas, DFW Anti-war Committee, and many others.

Media & Thought Leadership

As a writer, advocate, and speaker, Stacey’s perspective has been featured in national and international outlets. She is a contributor to Teen Vogue, notably authoring the essay "Gender Policing in Bathrooms Makes Us All Less Safe," exploring the intersections of safety and identity.

Academic Impact: Her work has been recognized in academic scholarship for its contribution to the study of gendered spaces and rhetoric. Her Teen Vogue essay is a primary cited source in the research paper "Bathrooms as Borders: Moms for Liberty and the Policing of Women's Spaces" (University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2025), which analyzes the impacts of gender policing on trans women of color.

Her advocacy and expertise have been covered by:

• National News: CNN, NBC Out, The Advocate, Univision, Telemundo, and The Lily (by The Washington Post).

• International & Public Media: CBC Radio and Futuro Media’s In The Thick.

Key Speaking Engagements

Stacey is frequently sought after for her expertise on intersectional justice, LGBTQ+ liberation, and community safety. Her public speaking record includes:

Keynote Speaker

• Lez Talk Women’s Empowerment Conference

• ONE Marriott Texas Coalition’s Lone Star Round Up Gala

Featured Speaker

• Dallas Transgender Day of Visibility

• Dallas Transgender Day of Remembrance

Featured Panelist

• Creating Change: Trans Institute (with the Trans Law Center)

• Broadway Dallas: Black Art Matters Panel

• Stonewall Democrats of Dallas: Hispanic Heritage Month: LGBTQ+ Latino Leaders Panel

• Latino Linq: EntreNos Conference

• Dallas Wings: Pride Night Celebration

• Finn’s Place: LGBTQ+ Affordable Housing Fair