iO Tillett Wright

iO Tillett Wright is an American writer, photographer, and LGBTQ+ activist. Wright is the author of the memoir *Darling Days*, a coming-of-age account that draws on experiences of family life and identity. Wright also co-created the multimedia project “40 Days of Dating,” which documented a dating experiment and gained wide online attention. As a photographer and storyteller, Wright’s work spans personal narrative and visual portraiture, often focusing on intimacy, self-definition, and the complexities of modern relationships. Wright has been recognized for advocacy and public speaking around LGBTQ+ issues, bringing a candid, empathetic voice to conversations about gender, sexuality, and belonging.