Pattie Gonia
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Pattie Gonia is a critically acclaimed drag queen, artist and environmentalist. They use the artform of drag to educate, entertain, and get diverse people outdoors. Pattie has been named Outside Magazine’s Person of the Year, National Geographic Traveler of the Year, TIME Magazine Next Gen... More
Pattie Gonia is a critically acclaimed drag queen, artist and environmentalist. They use the artform of drag to educate, entertain, and get diverse people outdoors. Pattie has been named Outside Magazine’s Person of the Year, National Geographic Traveler of the Year, TIME Magazine Next Gen Leader 2023, and National Geographic‘s inaugural 2025 list of 33 change makers. They are a co-founder of the Outdoorist Oath – a non-profit that works to diversify the outdoor and environmental movements. In addition, they founded the Queer Outdoor and Environmental Job Board.
Together with their community, they’ve fundraised over $3.8 million dollars for LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and environmental non-profits. Pattie’s music and film projects raise awareness about the ongoing environmental crisis from “Won’t Give Up” in collaboration with Yo Yo Ma, to “Have You Considered?” with Imogen Heap.
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videoPattie Gonia 3 Min Keynote Highlight Reel
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videoWhy Joy Is a Serious Way to Take Action | Pattie Gonia | TED
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videoPattie Gonia | Touch Grass, Stay Focused, & Genocide Is Ecocide | Let's Give A Damn Podcast
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Activist Pattie Gonia is on a mission to make the outdoors a more welcoming place
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