Army Veteran & LGBTQ Advocate; Author of "Soldier of Change"; TEDx Speaker
Stephen Snyder-Hill Biography
Stephen Snyder-Hill is an American soldier, author, lecturer, and LGBT rights activist recognized for his decades of military service and advocacy within the LGBTQ community. Snyder-Hill served 26 years in the United States Army and Army Reserve, joining the military in 1988, participating in the Gulf War in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait before an honorable discharge, and later reenlisting and deploying to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn. Throughout his career, he received several awards and decorations, including the Meritorious Service Medal.
Snyder-Hill served under the United States Army's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy and opposed the Defense of Marriage Act, collaborating with organizations such as Freedom to Marry and Servicemembers Legal Defense Network. He gained national attention during a presidential debate when he submitted a question to the candidates while serving in Iraq, asking whether they intended to reinstate Don't Ask, Don't Tell shortly after its repeal. The debate audience's reaction to his question sparked a national conversation about LGBTQ rights in the military.
His memoir, "Soldier of Change," details the media attention following the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell and chronicles his journey as a gay man in the Army, from self-acceptance to advocacy for marginalized individuals. The book includes a foreword by George Takei. Snyder-Hill has spoken at universities, community centers, and pride events, and has participated in interviews on major news networks, focusing on LGBT equality and military service.
Ohio State University invited Snyder-Hill to deliver a TEDx Talk titled "The Power of Your Voice." He has also advocated for sexual abuse survivors affected by a doctor employed by the university, becoming involved in legal action against the institution. Snyder-Hill's work as an LGBTQ activist and military veteran highlights his ongoing commitment to justice and his engagement with audiences nationwide.
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