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Arienne Childrey

Arienne is an activist/advocate for the trans and non-binary community of Northwest Ohio. She is a southern transplant to Ohio, having been born and raised in a small coal town in the mountains of Southwestern Virginia. She is passionate about being a voice for rural LGBTQ Ohioans, where representation is often lacking and enjoys spending her free-time with her husband and six feathered babies (parrots).

Arienne's Latest Articles

Yes, I lost my election last week, but here’s where I – and LGBTQ+ Ohio – really won

By Arienne Childrey ● Commentary ● November 10, 2025

It has been quite the journey in this one Ohio transgender candidate’s success story.

An Open Letter to Ohio Rep. Angie King from One of Your Trans Constituents

By Arienne Childrey ● Commentary ● August 7, 2023

‘Your recent actions reveal that you do not represent LGBTQ+ citizens and our allies in this region, and you have no interest in doing so.’