TRANS-FORM YOUR MIND
The Truth About Transgender People:
Told By Someone Who Has Lived It.
Author. Veteran. Advocate. Rachael Evelyn Booth brings a powerful, 45-minute multimedia presentation to your school, organization, or community — replacing fear and misinformation with facts, humanity, and hope.
"It is immoral for kids today to go through what I went through. Your voice matters. Use it."
— Rachael Evelyn Booth
MEET THE SPEAKER
A Life in Two Worlds.
Rachael Evelyn Booth is a transgender woman, Vietnam veteran, military intelligence officer, and author of four books. She has lived on both sides of the gender divide — and she brings that lived experience directly to your audience. Her story is unlike any other. And she tells it with honesty, warmth, and a sense of humor.
U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran
Military Intelligence
Published Author — 4 books
2nd Degree Black Belt
Multilingual — 5 languages
Semi-Pro Guitarist
WHY THIS WORK MATTERS
Misinformation Has Consequences
​Transgender youth face some of the highest rates of depression and suicidal ideation of any group in America. The misinformation surrounding their lives is not just wrong — it is dangerous. Rachael's mission is simple: replace the lies with the truth, one audience at a time.
13% / 6%
of cisgender youth ages 13-17
have considered/attempted suicide
86% / 56%
of transgender youth ages 13-17
have considered/attempted suicide
Source: UCLA Williams Institute
SPEAKING SERVICES
Bring the Talk to Your Community.
Rachael's 45-minute, TED-style multimedia presentation is available for schools, libraries, faith communities, civic organizations, universities, and corporate teams. Educational. Fact-based. And deeply personal.
Schools
Universities
Libraries
Faith Communities
Corporations
Civic Organizations
1
Understanding Misinformation
The difference between misinformation and disinformation — and how to respond.
​2
Terminology & Definitions
Clear, plain-language definitions every audience can build on.
3
The Biology of Sex & Gender
What the NIH actually shows about how gender identity develops.
4
Medical Treatments
An honest overview of hormone therapy and the rigorous standards of care required.
​5
Rachael's Story
A personal account of Rachael's life — from childhood, through the Navy, to today.
FIGHTING MISINFORMATION
The Claims Are Loud. The Truth Is Louder.
From school board meetings to social media, false claims about transgender people have become commonplace. Rachael addresses these claims directly, replacing them with verified medical and legal facts.
"Children are getting sex-change operations at their schools."
THE TRUTH
This is false. Under U.S. law, gender confirmation surgery is not available to anyone under 18. It does not happen in schools. It is not legal.
"Transgender people are mentally ill."
THE TRUTH
The DSM-5 explicitly states that gender non-conformity — including being transgender — is not a mental disorder. The person is not ill.
"Transgender girls have a genetic advantage in girls' sports."
THE TRUTH
When transgender girls are receiving hormone blockers, their physical development is no different from cisgender girls. The data does not support this claim.