Noella McMaher

Noella McMaher is an 11 year old transgender international runway model and activist. She started her activism work at age seven when she was named Illinois’ youngest trans activist for her visibility for kids who have been the victim of a hate crime or discrimination due to their gender identity. She was also recognised for her vital part in the initial fundraising efforts for the first trans-run and trans-operated non-profit in Illinois: Brave Space Alliance.

Noella first became known internationally as the youngest transgender individual to walk in New York Fashion Week at only 10 years old. She has graced runways across the United States and in Paris with a mission to bring visibility to breaking stereotypes in fashion. You can find her in publications in over a dozen countries including Vogue, Marie Claire, Forbes, Reuters and many more, with the goal to educate society on embracing transgender youth and adolescents.

She was most recently an ambassador for Spirit Day 2022 for GLAAD and named a game changer in the fashion industry in the premiere issue of MiniV magazine in January 2023.

One action you’d like people to do to help your work

“Supporting transgender youth and their access to medical care.”

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