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Enabling every human to experience who they are without boundaries.

Hello! My name is Amethysta Selina Herrick, and I am a transgender woman.

My work focuses on the origin and nature of identity, especially with regard to gender. All my writing, podcasts, and videos are currently available on Gender Identity Today – a web site I founded to discuss identity and gender freely.

If you’re interested in booking me to speak to your organization or on your podcast, my Media Kit has more detailed information about my thought leadership and expertise.

Finally, when you’re ready to explore your own gender, I provide one-on-one coaching to help define your goals and make a plan to achieve them.

Why should you listen to me?

  • Early education in biology, particularly genetics
  • Received B.S. in chemistry – UC San Diego, 1993
  • Received Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry – University of Georgia, 1998
  • 25-year career in software as an engineer, architect, and manager
  • Life-long learner with interest in psychology, philosophy, and sociology

I am also a Full Member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), which publishes the Standard of Care used globally to guide medical professionals in administering gender-affirming care.

My mission is simple: to teach both identity and gender are typical human pursuits – not restricted to the LGBTQ community, but ongoing processes every human must engage in.

If you’d like to support me in my work, a subscription to Gender Identity Today is the best way. It will support not only my writing, podcasts, and videos, but all contributors to Gender Identity Today as well. Thank you!