Community Advisory Board
Emory COMPASS Coordinating Center
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Candis Cox is a prominent LGBTQ activist, educator, model, and television personality. She holds the esteemed position of Chair on the Advisory Board of Emory University's COMPASS Coordinating Center. Additionally, Candis serves as a grant reviewer for both the University of Houston and Emory, lending her expertise to foster meanigful impact and change.
Candis Cox's dedication to the LGBTQ community goes beyond her professional endeavors. She has been a passionate advocate, notably as the only transgender individual to engage with former North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, strongly opposing the Anti-LGBTQ "bathroom bill" H.B.2. Her commitment extends to her role on the board of the LGBT Democrats of Wake, where she stands as the first transgender member. Here, she tirelessly works to ensure elected officials prioritize and protect the lives and interests of LGBTQ constituents.
Recognizing the importance of visibility in driving social and political change, Candis Cox has become a well-known figure. Her efforts have led to interactions with a diverse array of personalities, from Vice President Joe Biden and Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to entertainment icons like Joan Jett, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Cate Blanchett, and many others. Candis believes that increasing visible representation is a crucial step in reshaping the social and political landscape for the LGBTQ community.
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