Munroe Bergdorf is one of London’s most prominent transgender models and activists who has dedicated her career to raising awareness about LGBT+ issues and dismantling stereotypes corresponding to the community. Selected as the first transgender model for L’Oréal in 2017, Munroe rose to fame almost instantaneously. She was inducted as a Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board Member for L’Oréal in 2020. An activist, author, broadcaster, and model, Munroe is now available to speak at a range of events about LGBTQ+ issues, race, diversity and inclusion, mental health, empowerment, and several other topics.
Munroe grew up in Stansted, UK, and always knew that she wanted to enter the fashion industry. When she did, she noticed that the industry was sorely lacking in a diverse workforce and therefore works towards changing that today. In 2018, she became an LGBT advisor to the Labour Party because it baffled her how members of the community were not consulted with regarding decisions about their lives. She also was an active supporter of the UN Women UK’s #DrawALine campaign that raised concerns about violence against women and girls. For her efforts towards ensuring diversity and inclusion, Munroe was presented with Cosmopolitan’s Changemaker of the Year award, Glamour’s Beauty Gamechanger of the Year award, Attitude’s Hero of the Year award, and received GAY TIMES’ Honour for the British Community Trailblazer celebration.
A Contributing Editor for British Vogue since 2022, Munroe’s book “Transitional: One Way Or Another, We All Transition” was published in 2023 – a memoir that reveals stories from Munroe’s life that she has never told before, her struggles with mental health and what it was like growing up in a village in Stansted. A formidable presence, Munroe was also asked to be a guest commentator on ITV’s Good Morning Britain and This Morning. She uses her personal and public platforms to champion LGBT+ causes and is passionate about inspiring those who may be afraid to share their stories, making her a role model in the eyes of many.
Munroe received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Brighton, and she frequently walks the runways at New York and London Fashion Week, proving her mettle as a celebrated model. Her activism continues to elicit change in society. Her TEDx Talk "The Capitalisation of Diversity and Commercialisation of 'Wokeness'" talks about how brands can be inclusive agents of change. A ferocious advocate for transgender rights, Munroe is now available to hire as a speaker on topics like diversity and inclusion, race, mental health, and LGBTQ+ issues amongst others. When looking for a strong, honest, and influential speaker, look no further than Munroe Bergdorf. Hire her today!
