Al Phillips-Shinn grew up queer in Oklahoma, and it is her experience struggling to thrive in the U.S. bible belt that has continued to drive her activism today. With over 15 years’ experience in progressive movements, including leading organizations with widely varied approaches, Al’s work has always been driven by the core belief that queer and trans communities can and will create the radically transformed future we deserve. It is that guiding principle that draws her to the Astraea Foundation's U.S. Fund today.
Outside of the Astraea Foundation, Al is a photographer, almost always found with a camera or two on hand. She splits her time between Oklahoma City and Lisbon where spends her time reading, camping, and struggling through language learning, or loving on her big, beautiful, queer family, all of whom except the cats are working in some way to build a better world.
