About

Practical advice from someone who’s been there.

Mandy Giles (she/her) is the parent of two nonbinary young adults and is passionate about making safe spaces for transgender youth, both at home and out in the world. Her journey as a parent has included fear, doubt, and grief but also lots of laughter, joy, and celebration. Mandy shares what she has learned not only from her own experience but also from her large network of other parents of trans kids, experts, and transgender adults.

Leveraging more than two decades of serving children through educational nonprofits, Mandy founded Parents of Trans Youth as a social impact business to serve parents who affirm and support their gender-expansive kids and want to learn more.

Parents of trans kids and young adults from all over the country and around the world contact Mandy regularly for support and education. A sought-after speaker, Mandy often serves as a parent voice in local, state, and national discussions, panels, and other events focused on issues affecting trans youth.

Mandy has been heavily involved in advocacy work since 2021 and has testified before the Texas Legislature dozens of times. She has spoken out in support of trans kids in school board meetings, panel discussions, media interviews, and rallies.

Mandy is a past president of PFLAG Houston and the recipient of the Equality Texas 2025 Business Champion Award; 2025 Ambies Best DIY Podcast Nominee; 2024 Apple Podcasts Pride month “For the Fight” featured podcast; and 2023 Outsmart Magazine Gayest and Greatest Awards Favorite Local LGBTQ Instagram Account.

Mandy is the warm, welcoming, and encouraging presence that parents can turn to for help. She teaches with patience, listens without judgment, and shares generously from her personal experience.

Mandy earned her bachelor's degree from Duke University, majoring in public policy and psychology and minoring in women’s studies, and calls Houston home.