Rose Montoya

Rosalynne "Rose" Montoya (born October 10, 1995), is an American transgender rights activist, model, and social media content creator.

[2][3][4][5] Montoya, who is a non-binary transgender woman, was featured in 18 LGBTQ+ Policy Makers and Advocates Changing the World by Out Magazine in 2021.

[12] Montoya worked as a full-time makeup artist and manager at a department store's cosmetics counter until she was laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

[6] She has made sponsored posts with FX Networks, New York City Pride, Planned Parenthood, Fenty Beauty, Parade, and Fluide.

[6] In June 2023, Rose also spoke at the National Press Club to advocate for policy change in support of transgender rights.

[2][3][4][5] In June 2021, Rose was featured on a billboard in New York City as one of the faces of LGBT telehealth group Folx Health's launch campaign for PreP.

[25][26] Montoya has spoken publicly about gender-affirming surgeries she underwent, including a breast augmentation, a tracheal shave, and a genioplasty.

[33] In June 2023, Montoya attended a Pride month celebration at the White House in Washington DC where she was among the hundreds greeted by US President Joe Biden.

[42] While in DC, Rose also spoke at the National Press Club to advocate for policy change in support of transgender rights.