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Chelsea Trotter

Chelsea Trotter is a PhD candidate in the Department of Theological Studies at Saint Louis University, where she specializes in Christianity in antiquity and Queer Theology. As an openly transgender scholar, she is passionate about advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as advancing social justice causes and raising awareness for mental health issues. In her work as an instructor at SLU and as a consultant for SLU Campus Ministries, Chelsea devotes her time to helping students and the other members of the community navigate religious trauma and embrace their diverse identities.