As the executive director of the Marsha P. Johnson Institute, Elle Moxley is cutting through the talk to create more action.

Growing up in the heart of Columbus, Elle Moxley had big dreams.

“I wanted to become a cross between Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, and a lawyer,” laughs Moxley.

What she did not imagine was that her advocacy work would result in her serving as the executive director of a national nonprofit, land her a featured role on Oprah-related docu-series, and even secure her a spot on the cover of The Advocate.

Although Moxley admits that some of her incredible accomplishments weren’t on her Bingo card, she is thrilled that the exposure helps amplifies her Columbus background.

“It’s an honor to be able to put Ohio and Columbus even more on the map,”  she says.

As the founder and executive director of the Marsha P. Johnson Institute, Moxley is leading national efforts to protect and defend the human rights of Black transgender people.

Read the full article here by KEN SCHNECK (HE/HIM), EDITOR.