Stephan Anthony Kingsley has been in education for over 15 years, the past twelve as a secondary English teacher. He earned a B.A. in Elementary Education from Arizona State University, and an M.S. in Educational Leadership in Arkansas State University. He is now a doctoral candidate in industrial and organizational psychology at Grand Canyon University. Stephan consults professionally and collaborates on diversity and inclusion initiatives with business, education, and community leaders as well as researchers at the national and international level. He also volunteers with GLSEN Phoenix, and works with different advocacy groups to fight for the rights of LGBTQ youth.