LGBTQ+ Rights Advocate, Youth Movement Leader & Political Strategist; Head of Partnerships & Electoral Strategy at Gen-Z for Change

Orlando, FL, USA
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Jack Petocz Biography

Jack Petocz is a 21-year-old LGBTQ+ rights activist, political strategist, content creator and student pursuing a degree in sociology. An openly gay man known for consistently fighting anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment in his home state of Florida and beyond, Petocz has challenged discriminatory book banning on a national level, publicly confronted Gov. Ron DeSantis in protest of his policies, and organized one of the largest student mobilizations of the 21st century, the “Don't Say Gay” walkouts.

For this organizing, Petocz received a Webby Special Achievement Award for leading “the Social Movement of the Year” and the PEN America Benenson Courage Award; he was included on Teen Vogue's and GLAAD's 20 Under 20 lists and was named an LGBTQ+ Nation Hero of the Year. He has regularly appeared in international press, including The New York Times, MSNBC, CNN, Politico and The Washington Post, and has participated in in-person engagements with key stakeholders, including the White House, NetRoots and the GLAAD Media Awards, to platform the struggle for queer rights as a trusted advocate.

Outside of his individual endeavors, Petocz serves as the Head of Partnerships and Electoral Strategy at Gen-Z for Change, one of the nation's leading youth-led advocacy organizations that leverages the power of social media, content creators and disruptive digital tools to drive tangible progressive change. In this role, Petocz works across the progressive movement ecosystem to cultivate strategic alignment and a shared vision to fight this new era of fascism in America.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/28/2026.

Jack Petocz Speaking Topics

  • Fighting Back in Florida: Frontline LGBTQ+ Resistance in a Hostile State

    Florida has become a testing ground for some of the most aggressive anti-LGBTQ+ policies in the country, and young queer people have been forced to decide whether to disappear or fight back. This talk chronicles Jack Petocz’s experience organizing openly and unapologetically as a gay student activist in the epicenter of the “Don’t Say Gay” movement. From confronting state leadership to organizing one of the largest student walkouts of the 21st century, this session explores how LGBTQ+ resistance is built under authoritarian pressure, the risks of visibility, and the power of youth-led defiance. Attendees gain insight into how attacks on queer communities are coordinated nationally and how grassroots action can disrupt them.

  • How Gen Z Organizes: New Tactics for a New Political Era

    Gen Z is organizing differently and it’s working. This talk breaks down the innovative strategies young people use to mobilize at scale, blending social media, culture, decentralized leadership, and rapid-response organizing. Drawing from Jack Petocz’s experience leading national student walkouts and digital campaigns that reached millions, this session challenges outdated assumptions about youth engagement. Attendees will learn how Gen Z converts attention into action, why authenticity beats institutional messaging, and how modern movements grow without traditional hierarchies. This is a roadmap for anyone seeking to engage young people beyond performative outreach.

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Jack Petocz Videos

Jack Petocz - PEN/Benenson Courage Award

Jack Petocz - PEN/Benenson Courage Award

Asia Kate Dillon presents the PEN/Benenson Courage Award to activist Jack Petocz.

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Jack Petocz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Fighting Back in Florida: Frontline LGBTQ+ Resistance in a Hostile State, How Gen Z Organizes: New Tactics for a New Political Era, Used and Discarded: When the Democratic Establishment Fails Young Activists and Building Digital Power: How Gen-Z for Change Is Redefining Advocacy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jack Petocz for your event is available upon request. Jack Petocz generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Janessa Goldbeck, Dr. Eric Cervini, Jonathan Cowan, Amanda Litman and Damian Pelliccione. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jack Petocz for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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