Raquel Willis Bio | Wiki
Raquel Willis is an American editor, writer, and transgender rights activist presently serving as the Director of Communications for the Ms. Foundation for Women since June 2020. Previously from 2018 to 2020, she worked for Out Magazine as the executive editor.
As a writer, her articles have appeared in several magazines including The Huffington Post, and BuzzFeed. Some of her recognized writings include The Trans Obituaries Project, Jack Jones Literary Arts Sylvia Rivera Fellow, and Open Society Foundations Soros Equality Fellow. Raquel has received recognition as The Root 100 Most Influential African Americans, and Essence Woke 100 Women. During her free time, she loves traveling and writing.
Raquel Willis Age | Birthday
She was born in 1991, in Augusta, Georgia, in the United States of America. Raquel is 31 years old, however when she celebrates her birthday remains unavailable.
Raquel Willis Height
She is a woman of average stature. Raquel stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in (approx. 1.65 m).
Raquel Willis Family
She was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia under her devoted and caring parents’ love, care, and support. Raquel grew up in a catholic home and both her parents were Sunday school teachers and she attended church every weekend. She holds an American nationality by birth but belongs to the African-American ethnicity.
Raquel Willis Partner
Despite her celebrity figure, Raquel has managed to keep her personal life off the public’s spotlight. There it is not available whether she is gay, straight, or in a relationship. However, rest assured to be updated on the matter as soon as she reveals it to the public.
Raquel Willis Education
Growing up in Augusta, Georgia Raquel attained her high school diploma from a local school and later furthered her studies at the University of Georgia. She graduated from college in 2013 and was awarded her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism.
Raquel Willis Before Transition
Raquel was assigned male at birth, she grew up being bullied and despised by her kids from her school and neighborhood because of her gender and sexuality. As a teenager, she publically came out as gay and was eventually accepted by both her parents and peers. After joining college the harassment continued for being gender non-conforming. Raquel later recognized herself as a trans woman and decided to transition and since then she has always been motivated to be an activist for transgender rights.
Raquel Willis Ms. Foundation for Women
Presently, she serves as the Director of Communications for the Ms. Foundation for Women. It is a non-profit organization for women co-founded in 1972 by Marlo Thomas, Patricia Carbine, Gloria Steinem, and Letty Cottin Pogrebin. Raquel has held the position at the foundation since June 2020.
Raquel Willis Out Magazine
Previously, she worked for Out Magazine as an executive editor from December 2018 to 2020. There, Raquel was the first trans woman to ever lead the publication. Before leaving the magazine in 2020 she was awarded the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Magazine Article. Her articles also appeared in media outlets such as The Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, and Autostraddle.
Raquel Willis Net Worth
From her career as a writer, editor, and activist there is no doubt that she has accumulated a desirable amount of wealth over the years. Raquel’s average net worth is $9 million.
How Old Is Raquel Willis
She was born to her supportive and caring husband in 1991, in Augusta, Georgia, in the United States of America. Therefore, Raquel is 31 years old.
Who Is Raquel Willis
Raquel is an American editor, writer, and transgender rights activist presently serving as the Director of Communications for the Ms. Foundation for Women since June 2020. She was assigned male at birth and underwent bullying during her teenage years due to her gender and sexuality.