Shannon A. Walker, BSPH
Public Health Professional · Advocate · CEO
Advancing health equity and trans liberation through lived experience, rigorous science, and relentless community action.
Photo courtesy of Elevate – TJI/HRCF
"Turning lived experience into systemic change."
Shannon A. Walker is a nationally recognized public health professional, transgender advocate, and nonprofit CEO whose work has shaped policy, transformed institutions, and saved lives. With over 15 years of experience in HIV prevention, PrEP advocacy, and health equity, she brings both academic rigor and deep community trust to every space she enters.
As founder and CEO of Nu Transgender Movement, Inc., Shannon leads a nonprofit that provides identity-document assistance, gender-affirming health navigation, and community support across Texas and New York.
Dallas, TX
Roots & Early Advocacy
Hunter College
BS in Public Health
NYU
Dual MPH / MSW
2013
Nu Transgender Movement Founded
HRC
ELEVATE Fellow Recognized
Areas of Impact
Where Shannon's Work Lives
01
HIV Prevention & PrEP Advocacy
15+ years coordinating HIV prevention and PrEP access for BIPOC trans communities.
02
Cultural Competency Training
Delivering gender-identity training to healthcare, law enforcement, and government.
03
Trans Rights & Policy
Shaping local, state, and federal policy to protect transgender lives and dignity.
04
Community Outreach
Building trust and resources across underserved communities in Texas and New York.
The Organization
Nu Transgender Movement, Inc.
Advancing trans rights, security, and well-being through identity support, health navigation, and community power.
Learn More About the OrgIdentity Document Assistance
Gender-Affirming Health Navigation
Speaking & Training
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Shannon offers consulting on public health strategy, transgender cultural competency, organizational equity, and community engagement. Whether you're a healthcare system, government agency, or nonprofit — let's build something meaningful.
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