“Ryan Sallans is a gifted writer, speaker, and educator. I highly recommend him to any institution seeking to better understand transgender people and issues.”
-Lisa Mottet, Transgender Civil Rights Project Director, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force

Along with public speaking, Ryan has appeared on multiple TV shows including Larry King Live!, LOGO Documentary-Gender Rebel, Trisha, and Ricki: The New Ricki Lake Show.

Since 2005, Ryan has shared his transition from female to male with the world. Today, through public speaking and his memoir, he inspires people to move past their fears and toward their inner truths.

 

Ryan Sallans, a transgender man, gained international notoriety after his two appearances on Larry King Live!, protests by the Westboro Baptist Church, and an article in Closer magazine. He has also made guest appearances on the Trisha Show and Ricki: The New Ricki Lake Show.

He became known as a mentor after his story was documented in Gender Rebel by the LOGO network.

As Ryan journeyed through his transition from female to male, he also became an LGBTQ activist.

Today he is an educator, consultant and mentor for professionals, healthcare providers, families and students. In April of 2012 his memoir, Second Son: Transitioning Toward My Destiny, Love and Life, was released.

In addition to this website and his personal blogs, Ryan also blogs for GOPride.com, CampusPride.org, and Touchemag.com.