Kimm Topping, Ed.M. (they/them/theirs) is an educator, writer, historian, and community organizer. They are the founder of Lavender Education, a national education program focused on celebrating LGBTQIA+ history, education, and youth leadership. From founding the first GSA in their hometown as a young person to now mentoring youth leaders and supporting educators, Kimm has always been passionate about building the confidence of others to lead social change.

For over ten years, Kimm has worked closely with schools and organizations on creating more inclusive, liberatory spaces for all queer and trans youth to thrive. Prior to founding Lavender Education, Kimm managed the Safe Schools Program for LGBTQ Students in Massachusetts and served on the organizing team for the annual Trans Resistance March & Festival for Black Trans Lives. In 2023, they received the inaugural In-Service Award from the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition recognizing their decade of service to Boston’s trans community.

Kimm’s first full-length book, GENERATION QUEER, is a non-fiction book that highlights the stories of LGBTQIA+ youth activists forthcoming from Tu Books / Lee & Low Books in 2024. They live in Brooklyn, NY.