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Conservative Town, Queer Identity, and STEM Success: Kelsey Miller’s Story of Resilience

Conservative Town, Queer Identity, and STEM Success: Kelsey Miller’s Story of Resilience

Update: 2025-09-02
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In this episode of The Layers of Us, Amanda sits down with Kelsey Miller - a proud queer woman in STEM who grew up in a conservative Midwest town.

Kelsey shares her story of navigating small-town expectations, coming into her identity, and stepping into the professional world as an out and unapologetic lesbian woman. This honest conversation explores resilience, representation, and the power of living authentically in spaces where visibility matters most.


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Conservative Town, Queer Identity, and STEM Success: Kelsey Miller’s Story of Resilience

Conservative Town, Queer Identity, and STEM Success: Kelsey Miller’s Story of Resilience

Amanda Wan