Laila Ireland Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000
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Primary Topic Category:
Military
Secondary Topic Category:
Asian & Pacific Islander
Laila Ireland Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Veteran Laila Ireland courageously came out as a transgender service member by sharing her story in the Emmy-nominated short film "Transgender, at War and in Love." Today, Laila advocates for LGBTQIA equity by speaking across the country and establishing safe spaces for this critical conversation.
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