What is Come (Out) as You Are?
This is a safe space for LGBTQIA+ individuals to share their coming out stories with others and to stay up-to-date with LGBTQIA+ topics.
Come (Out) As You Are is meant to be a safe haven and a sense of ease for those who can’t or choose not to come out. It is meant to provide LGBTQIA+ folks and the community to read about how we come out ahead.
All stories are meant to be heard. We’re here to give you a platform to do so.
About the Editor
Pronouns: They/She
As a recent Multimedia Journalism graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Kaitlyn strove to pursue something they were passionate about.
They came into college in the fall of 2017 as a newly out LGBTQIA+ individual and had no idea what they wanted to do while they were attending. Starting out as a communications major, Kaitlyn thought they had liked speaking to others but wasn’t aware of the business side of it at the time. They couldn’t speak to large audiences; a strong skill of theirs was communicating one-on-one.
“Then I was introduced to journalism. I suppose the one thing I had set in my mind coming into college was that I wanted to spread good news, hope, and empathy to others in addition to true facts. So I changed majors as soon as I could. I began reporting right away and I couldn’t stop. I loved it.”
About the Media Manager
Pronouns: She/Her
As a transgender woman, Robyn always pushes for equality and respect within the communities she serves and works hard to educate others about the LGBTQIA+ community.
Robyn also has a vast knowledge of law enforcement, legislation, and organizational development based on experience and education as she holds an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice Studies a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership Studies.
“After sharing my coming out story and my knowledge with media management, law enforcement, and legislation, Kaitlyn asked me if I would like to come aboard as the media manager and co-author. I was excited about this opportunity so I could take my knowledge and skills and apply them to further serving the LGBTQIA+ community.”
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