Ashley T Brundage is the Founder and President of Empowering Differences. While overcoming homelessness she began employment at a major financial institution as a part time teller who ascended the ranks to become a National Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion in less than 5 years. Through her book and training company she highlights the 10 key empowering actions that she used to leverage change for her career and community. Since beginning gender transition in 2008, she has worked tirelessly to promote awareness and acceptance of transgender and nonbinary people. She serves on GLAAD’s National Board of Directors and the NGLCC’s Corporate Advisory Council and their Trans+ Inclusion Task Force.