Daniella Carter

Daniella Carter (born June 10, 1994) is a BIPOC & Trans youth advocate from Queens New York. Daniella Carter's accomplishments and visibility as a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ community showcase her dedication to amplifying underrepresented voices and making a positive impact.
==Advocacy Work==
Daniella Carter is a passionate advocate for BIPOC and trans youth. During her time at SpecialGuest, she launched an incredible initiative called Daniella's Guestbook, which aims to create a network of opportunities for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists to connect and amplify each other's work. Daniella's Guestbook has garnered recognition and has been featured in various media outlets, including Forbes which highlight it's impact and importance. The launch of Daniella's Guestbook in 2020, which aims to spotlight BIPOC creators and unlock employment opportunities for them in advertising and media, showcases her commitment to creating tangible change. 
Daniella's speaking engagements at various events, including TED Talks Live, TEDxABQ, and TEDxMidAtlantic, demonstrate her ability to share her experiences and insights with diverse audiences. Her participation in panel discussions with political leaders and dignitaries further amplifies her voice and advocacy. The collaboration with Puma, alongside Cara Delevingne, and her appearance at the Human Rights Campaign's "Time to Thrive Conference" show her involvement in high-profile campaigns and events that aim to raise awareness and address issues such as youth homelessness.
Being recognized on the 2015 Trans 100 list and attending the Obama White House's Annual Emerging Leaders Day highlight Daniella's influence and leadership within the LGBTQ+ community. Her appearances in major media outlets, including MSNBC, ABC News, and the New York Times, further contribute to her visibility and impact. . 
Daniella actively took part in the Brooklyn Tran's Liberation March at the Brooklyn Museum, joining forces with Cheyenne Doroshow to amplify the voices of the underrepresented. Together, along with other leaders in the trans community, they demonstrated their commitment to championing those who have historically been marginalized and advocating for their inclusion and visibility.
==Film Career==
In addition to her advocacy work, Daniella has also made a mark in the entertainment industry. Her involvement as an executive producer, as well as being featured in documentaries and TV shows, highlights her commitment to sharing important stories and representing the LGBTQ+ community authentically. In 2014, she was part of Lavern Cox's documentary "The T-Word," which followed the lives of seven transgender youths . She was also the subject of the documentary film "Pier Kids" in 2019, which explored the lives of Black, homeless queer, and trans youth on Christopher Street Pier in New York City. Additionally, Daniella played herself on Elegance Bratton's TV show "My House" in 2018 and appeared as a dancer in two episodes of "Pose," an American drama series.
In 2022, Daniella expanded her presence in the film industry as an executive producer of the short film "I Love My Mother," which premiered at the Chelsea Film Festival in October 2022. She continued her involvement with documentaries in 2023, co-starring in the film "Kokomo City," a powerful exploration of the lives of four transgender sex workers in New York and Georgia. Lena Waithe serves as an executive producer. It had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2023, and is scheduled to be released on July 28, 2023, by Magnolia Pictures. Daniella along with her Kokomo City co-star Dominique Silver are both a part of the House of Xtravaganza which is one of the most publicly recognized "houses" to emerge from the New York City underground ballroom scene and among the longest continuously active. Kokomo City won the "NEXT Innovator Award presented by Adobe" and the "Audience Award: NEXT" at Sundance. At the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival the film was a winner of the Panorama Audience Award (Documentary Film) and was nominated for a Teddy (Best Documentary/Essay Film) At SXSW the film was nominated for the Audience Award (Festival Favorites). At the DocAviv Film Festival it won the Best International Film (The international Competition). At the Milwaukee Film Festival it won the Emerging Documentary Jury Award - Special Mention. At the Champs-Élysées Film Festival Kokomo City won both the Prix du jury and the Prix de la Critique awards. 
Category:1994 births
Category:American people
Category:Advocates