About Kimm
Kimm Topping, Ed.M. (they/them) is a writer, educator, historian, and artist. As the founder of Lavender Education, they lead a national program that celebrates LGBTQIA+ history through arts and education. Their collaborations with educational institutions and organizations focuses on promoting the well-being and leadership of queer and trans youth. Prior to founding Lavender Education, Kimm managed the Safe Schools Program for LGBTQ Students in Massachusetts.
In 2023, the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition awarded Kimm the inaugural In-Service Award in recognition of their significant contributions to the transgender community across Massachusetts.
Generation Queer is Kimm’s first full-length book and is the first collection of illustrated biographies about LGBTQIA+ youth activists.
Services
Kimm independently offers education services, writing projects, curriculum development, walking tours, historic research, art events, and more!
Reach out to kimmtopping@gmail.com to connect.
Kimm’s current roles includes:
Sexual Health Education Advisor at Fenway Health
Adjunct Lecturer on Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
Program Facilitator for Minding Your Mind
Tour Guide for Christopher Street Tours
Researcher and Tour Guide for Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women
