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Rosalynne Montoya, usually referred to as Rose, is a Hispanic, bisexual, non-binary transgender woman. Rose uses she/her and they/them pronouns. She works as a model, actor, public speaker, makeup artist, and content creator. Their goal is to spread love and education about their community as they share their story. Rose frequently makes video blogs (vlogs), educational videos, modeling videos, makeup tutorials, product reviews, and more on her social media.
Rose attended Seattle University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film Studies with honors at 19 years old. In school, Rose directed The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer, wrote screenplays, acted in student films, and produced a short film she wrote, directed, and starred in.
Rose started their modeling career in Seattle after being discovered by TomboyX, a gender-free undergarment company owned by a lesbian couple. They have since been in campaigns and featured on the social media pages of TomboyX, Savage X Fenty, Yandy, Adore Me, TOMS, oVertone, FOLX Health, and more. Rose is one of the faces of FOLX Health's PreP launch during pride month 2021 and will be featured on a billboard in New York City.
Rose has lead many safe, open discussions on intersectional identity, self-love, relationships, boundaries, transitioning, leaning into gender euphoria, being an ally, and more. She has spoken at the largest gathering of transgender people: the Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference in 2018, Seattle University, Boston University, Yale University, Stanford University and more. Rose also frequently goes live on Stereo App, a live podcast app and on her social media accounts where she answers her followers' questions and leads discussions.
Rose has hosted many makeup master classes at universities and retail stores (including MAC, Nordstrom, and Macy's) focusing on instructing trans and gender non-conforming folks to feminize or masculinize their faces using makeup. She also worked at Bellevue Fashion Week in Fall 2018.
Rose also enjoys volunteering her time to advocate for her community. She organized a team of MAC makeup artists to table at Trans Pride Seattle 2018 and 2019, where they painted faces and spread joy through makeup. They also walked in the parade, and donated makeup to multiple nonprofits in the area. Rose is also a board member of Aadya Rising, a nonprofit working to fill in the gaps to help the transgender community. As a board member, Rose helps plan events, coordinates with donors/ sponsors/ influencers, and creates promotional and educational content for the nonprofit's social media pages. Rose also has a resource site for trans people and allies wanting to learn more about the trans community, transitioning, coming out, hormones, surgery, etc.
Available for keynotes, modeling, acting, content creating, promoting, master classes, and consulting, Rose has worked with people from all ages, races, walks of life, and those within and outside of the LGBTQPIA+ community.
Rose attended Seattle University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film Studies with honors at 19 years old. In school, Rose directed The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer, wrote screenplays, acted in student films, and produced a short film she wrote, directed, and starred in.
Rose started their modeling career in Seattle after being discovered by TomboyX, a gender-free undergarment company owned by a lesbian couple. They have since been in campaigns and featured on the social media pages of TomboyX, Savage X Fenty, Yandy, Adore Me, TOMS, oVertone, FOLX Health, and more. Rose is one of the faces of FOLX Health's PreP launch during pride month 2021 and will be featured on a billboard in New York City.
Rose has lead many safe, open discussions on intersectional identity, self-love, relationships, boundaries, transitioning, leaning into gender euphoria, being an ally, and more. She has spoken at the largest gathering of transgender people: the Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference in 2018, Seattle University, Boston University, Yale University, Stanford University and more. Rose also frequently goes live on Stereo App, a live podcast app and on her social media accounts where she answers her followers' questions and leads discussions.
Rose has hosted many makeup master classes at universities and retail stores (including MAC, Nordstrom, and Macy's) focusing on instructing trans and gender non-conforming folks to feminize or masculinize their faces using makeup. She also worked at Bellevue Fashion Week in Fall 2018.
Rose also enjoys volunteering her time to advocate for her community. She organized a team of MAC makeup artists to table at Trans Pride Seattle 2018 and 2019, where they painted faces and spread joy through makeup. They also walked in the parade, and donated makeup to multiple nonprofits in the area. Rose is also a board member of Aadya Rising, a nonprofit working to fill in the gaps to help the transgender community. As a board member, Rose helps plan events, coordinates with donors/ sponsors/ influencers, and creates promotional and educational content for the nonprofit's social media pages. Rose also has a resource site for trans people and allies wanting to learn more about the trans community, transitioning, coming out, hormones, surgery, etc.
Available for keynotes, modeling, acting, content creating, promoting, master classes, and consulting, Rose has worked with people from all ages, races, walks of life, and those within and outside of the LGBTQPIA+ community.
"Yale University’s Transgender Visibility Series 2021 would not have been nearly as successful without the brilliant mind of speakers and performers such as Rose Montoya. Not only did Montoya celebrate the joy within the Transgender community in her engagement with Yale’s LGBTQ youth, but she also delivered an impactful set of resources on how to better support and uplift Transfeminine creators, artists, and people alike. As a proud Non-binary Latina, Montoya’s words and wisdoms were received by Yale’s Office LGBTQ Resources, La Casa Cultural Center, Women’s Gender and Sexuality Department, Ethnicity, Race, and Migration Department, among so many other factions of campus. We can’t wait to have Rose Montoya back again!” |
“La Familia de Stanford was honored to have Rose share her story with our community. It’s evident that Rose puts a lot of love and passion into her work and many of the participants expressed appreciation for the advice she had to offer. Throughout discussions that ranged from bullying to navigating relationships, Rose was very respectful and mindful of others' perspectives while standing firm in her own beliefs and values. We are extremely appreciative of Rose’s work with us and especially grateful for her flexibility. La Familia de Stanford could not have asked for a better speaker to close off our Winter Quarter events.” |
