Ben Ackerley (they/them)

Co-Lead of Metro Atlanta Chapter of TransParent, and a Committee Co-Chair with Atlanta Pride

Ben Ackerley is a non-binary activist fighting for LGBTQIA+ equality in Georgia. They are building strong queer communities through the Metro Atlanta Chapter of TransParent, Georgia Rainbow Families, and as a Committee Co-Chair with Atlanta Pride. Ben is the founder of Katsura, a creative agency with a mission to amplify LGBTQIA+ voices, and they serve on the Boards of Woodlands Garden of Decatur and the Georgia Invasive Species Council. Ben lives in Decatur with their spouse, Cassie, and their two children.