MyPride Profile: CPKinley

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Kinley Preston- National Transgender Representative to GoPride.com

Kinley Preston is GoPride's National Transgender Representative residing in Chicago, Illinois. Kinley oversees and manages GoPride's Transgender Network in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and Washington D.C. She is also a main blogger for the GoPride network and you can follow her on GoPride's new "Whats the T on Kinley P" to keep up with her social world. Any information regarding Kinley and the GoPride network can be emailed to her directly at kinley.preston@gopride.com.

Kinley Preston is also known for being an avid business entrepreneur, advocate and philanthropist.

Ms. Preston is the owner of Vanite' Paul Mitchell Focus Salons that is a part of John Paul Mitchell Systems, the leader in hair care. Vanite' is a luxurious vibrant salon known for hosting some of the most talented and educated stylists in the Paul Mitchell Family. For more information on Vanite' Paul Mitchell salon visit- www.vanitebeauty.com

Kinley is recognized for her community involvement on a local and national level which includes- Board of Directors of Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce, Board Member of Howard Brown Health Center's Community Health Services Committee, Chicago Houses's Trans Life Center Board, Founding Member of Chicago Chapter of Dot429, GLAAD, Auxiliary Board of the Joffrey Ballet, Young Professional of the Lyric Opera.

Kinley's support and giving has touched many charities and non-profits such as- The Trevor Poject, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Fran Drescher's Cancer Shmancer, Donny and Marie Osmond's Children's Mircale Hospital, Larry King Cardiac Foundation, The Night Ministry, Broadway Youth Center, Cures, The American Cancer Society, Food for Africa, Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation, Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation, Chicago House, Equality Illinois, ARF Foundation and many more.

You can also find the entertaining and artistic side of Kinley at the Fabulous and Tasty restaurant -The World Famous Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club. Known for its extensive list of Martininis and wonderful live entertainment. Kinley is one of the the resident Divas on Cast. To find out what days she is the house entertainer please visit www.kitkatchicago.com

An inspirational and diversity speaker who has spoken at many schools, colleges and universities. Kinley tells her story while touching on personal experiences that range from homelessness, drug and alcohol abuse, suppression and abuse as a minority, family and friend acceptance, gender issues, life obsticals, dreams, goals and business. All while drawing the audience in through laughter and tears and providing everyone in the room with hope and encouragement!

To find out more on Kinley or to book her for an appearance, speaking engagement or as an entertainer please visit "Contact" on KinleyPreston.com

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