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Schuyler Bailar

Internationally-celebrated inspirational speaker and a respected advocate

Schuyler is the first trans athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA D1 men’s team, and the only to have competed for all four years. He is an internationally-celebrated inspirational speaker and a respected advocate for inclusion, body-positivity, and mental health awareness.

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  • Breaking Waves: A Conversation with Schuyler Bailar

    With a comfortable, inviting style that connects with all ages, Schuyler Bailar creates a learning conversation for a broad range of audiences. His work as a public speaker is the centerpiece of his advocacy. Schuyler’s story explores the universal challenges of trying to “fit-in” in our media-rich world with integrity and authenticity. He explains his struggles and why he ultimately chose to put many potential accolades at risk to be true to himself. Because he has lived his life from many perspectives – woman, Korean American, mixed-race, gay, trans, “Harvard white guy” – his story resonates with young and old, from all walks of life.

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Internationally-celebrated inspirational speaker and a respected advocate

Schuyler Bailar (he/him) is an educator, advocate, and author of He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters. At Harvard, Schuyler became the first transgender athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA Division 1 men’s team. Schuyler’s exemplary work has earned him numerous honors including NYC Pride Grand Marshall, the Out100, LGBTQ Nation’s Instagram Advocate of the year, and the Harvard Director’s Award. In addition to being one of the top LGBTQ+ educators, Schuyler is a leading DEI speaker and advisor who has been featured in countless media outlets. He offers diverse avenues for learning through his podcast “Dear Schuyler,” his online workshops, his fiction novel, Obie Is Man Enough, and his groundbreaking gender literacy online learning series, LaneChanger.com. Schuyler holds a degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Evolutionary Psychology from Harvard, and continues his academic pursuits in four research labs focusing in clinical psychology and public health.

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  • Champions of Pride 2023: Trans athlete, activist, and author Schuyler Bailar
    “I’ve been a swimmer for as long as I can remember,” Schuyler Bailar says. “I learned how to swim when I was 10 months old… and swimming’s just been such…
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  • Schuyler Bailar is Fighting Ignorance About Trans Athletes
    Schuyler Bailar, a Harvard alum who was the first trans athlete to compete in NCAA Division I, says the pushback against trans athletes in sports is fueled by ignorance and…
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  • “Othering” Transgender Athletes Hurts “Meaningful Competition:” Athlete & Activist Schuyler Bailar
    Educator and activist Schuyler Bailar, who was the first openly transgender NCAA Division 1 athlete, discusses the International Swimming Federation's effective ban on trans women from competing in women's sports…
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  • Video Debunks Myths About Transgender Athletes as Anti-Trans Bills Increase
    It’s expected that 2022 will see more legislation targeting transgender athletes than ever before. More than 50 bills that are currently under consideration would prevent trans girls and women from…
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  • This hunky trans male swimmer is blowing conservative lies about athletes out of the water
    Bailar, who was the first transgender athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA Division 1 men’s team, has shared his transition journey on TV shows like 60 Minutes…
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  • First openly trans NCAA athlete Schuyler Bailar gives insight on Lia Thomas Thomas competing
    We sat down with Schuyler Bailar, the first openly trans NCAA DI male athlete, to discuss what being a trans athlete, and trans human, means.
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"Schuyler was a HUGE success. He far exceeded my expectations. His authenticity, good humor and use of story was so incredibly effective. He also did an amazing job of honestly and directly answering the audience’s questions. Authentic, honest, powerful and insightful… you made a huge impact on the audience."

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"We are profoundly grateful for your engagement with us at TJX today. The sessions were amazing and we’re getting great feedback from the participants! Through your honestly, candor and humor, you are definitely opening minds and shifting views."

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"Schuyler is a person who is not afraid to have conversations with others who may hold very different perspectives and beliefs. He is able to find ways to connect and encourage them to ask him all sorts of questions. His speech reminded us that sometimes self-care can also happen in the form of changing our perspectives on how we approach conversations with others."

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"Schuyler did a great job providing essential information in a way that was quick, engaging, educational, and non-overwhelming for those unfamiliar with trans terminology."

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"His presentation to our parents was wonderful; thoughtful and caring, but also direct in its delivery. It was a gift to our community."

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"Yesterday was amazing!! Schuyler is an incredible speaker. The attendees of the event and members of our organization absolutely loved it."

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"Yesterday was amazing!! Schuyler is an incredible speaker and I wish we had more time to talk to him because he was so great and we would have loved to ask him more questions. The attendees of the event and members of our organization absolutely loved it and it was so powerful for me personally. I am so glad we got to speak with him!"

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"Schuyler’s talk is a deeply personal and beautiful story of resilience and finding one’s true self. He is completely at ease in front of a crowd and puts everyone at ease with his air of confidence. His talk is perfect for LGBTQ+ as well as any other audience as he speaks from a place of vulnerability that anyone could connect with. [Schuyler] was deeply impactful and personal. He was calm poised, funny, and engaging. He handled a difficult student in the audience very well without shutting them down. The students would honestly have been happy to spend another hour talking with him."

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"Schuyler’s story was inspiring, informative, and timely. Our organization is now better equipped to support our trans and non-gender conforming employees. The balance between personal story, education, and Q&A was perfect."

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"Schuyler exceeded expectations. I could relate in many ways to his upbringing and even understood the little Korean he spoke. He is a great speaker and I am envious how speakers can be so honest, authentic and vulnerable in their presentations. Schuyler perfectly balanced telling his own journey and story with educational and emotional pieces that allowed for the audience to learn and connect. I would absolutely recommend Schuyler’s session to a colleague or a friend - I would do so because his speech was an amazing opportunity for people to learn about not only the trans community, but about important topics such as mental health and body acceptance."

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"Schuyler was fantastic. Seriously, this was one of the best events we have hosted in years. I was especially impressed with his patience with the questions he received and with his willingness to engage with people after the event. I did not know until last night that he had another event this morning. He easily could have begged off meeting with people at the reception (and we would have understood). Instead, he talked with everyone who wanted to talk with him. He took selfies. He was just an all-around good guy."

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"Thanks to Schuyler for today's presentation and conversation. It was crisp, powerful and very educational. Our colleagues didn't seem nervous to ask questions, either; all credit to Schuyler."

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"Just wanted to thank you and the Pride TMRG for putting this together. Going into the office tomorrow for our Pride lunch and learn with a huge spring in my step. Truly inspiring and beautiful to listen to Schuyler's story. I have followed him for ages on Insta and knew he was wonderful but didn't think we'd be able to get him on one of our calls!"

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"Schuyler is so authentic. He draws people in with the way he shares his story. He does a great job of breaking down different topics into bite sized easy to understand pieces. It was one of the most comprehensive events we have attended!"

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"Our event with Schuyler was beyond our expectations. I knew he was a great speaker, but seeing him live was truly remarkable. His knowledge and authenticity was captivating to watch and listen to. He navigated the conversation with great energy, calling all listeners in. Schuyler was the best speaker we've hosted in recent memory and we feel privileged to have had him join us."

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"Schuyler is a wonderful educator who provides tangible tools, resources, and action steps for everyone to take with them. He creates a space that welcomes everyone regardless of their background of familiarity with the LGBTQIA+ community or trans folks. By sharing his story and tools, Schuyler is helping to build a cohort of allies working to end the oppression of trans folks.”

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