Jess Herbst
Public Speaker
Advocate
Jess is experienced speaker recognized as a voice for Civil rights. As the first openly transgender elected official in the state of Texas, she offers a unique perspective on politics and the benefits of diversity in America today. Her talks employs a ‘Ask me anything’ attitude that produce educational conversations that have benefited large corporations, universities and public organizations..
For a fresh perspective for your next event, contact Jess.
Rates available via email Jess@Herbst.com
Jess has appeared in print and on television across the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, India, Australia.
She is featured in Lawrence Wright’s book ‘God Save Texas’ as well as Samantha Allen’s book ‘Real Queer America’
Previous Speaking Engagements
LGBTQ Conference at Harvard
Hewlett Packard ERG
Frito-Lay ERG
Ericsson North America ERG
CoreLogic ERG
Austin Young Womens Association
64th HRM Conference - Birmingham Alabama
Black Tie Dinner
W-Hotel Dallas Pride Event
Dallas Womens March
North Lake college Pride
Texas Tech University
Texas Latino Pride
Lez Talk
Dallas Library Equalitea - Trans Experience
Dallas Trans Pride
Denton Pride Fest
Advocacy
Jess is an advocate for equal rights for all humans, and fights discriminatory legislation where ever she finds it.
• Testified before the Texas Senate & House committees on state affairs twice during the 2017 Texas bathroom bill fight.
• Testified again in 2019 against discriminatory legislation in the Texas legislation.
• I volunteer my time to Equality Texas to influence legislation in my state, and The LGBT Victory Institute to promote diversity in political office around the world.
•I march, I speak but mostly I am an out, proud transgender woman willing to speak up.