Meet the Author - Kimberly Zieselman (Author of XOXY, Intersex Woman, Mother, Activist) (1/9/23)

Join us for a talk by Kimberly Zieselman, a regular suburban housewife and mother, whose discovery later in life that she was born intersex fueled her to become an international human rights defender and globally-recognized activist. Charting her intersex discovery and her journey to self-acceptance, her award winning book XOXY: A Memoir movingly portrays how being intersex impacted Kimberly's personal and family life, as well as her career. From uncovering a secret that was intentionally kept from her, to coming out to her family and friends and fighting for intersex rights, her candid and empowering story helps breakdown barriers and misconceptions of intersex people and brings to light the trauma and harmful impact medical intervention continues to have on the intersex community. Kimberly Zieselman is an intersex woman, lawyer and former Executive Director of interACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth, with more than 25 years of experience in advocacy and nonprofit advocacy, including workin