Izzy Calero
Board Director
26 | Lesbian | She/Her
The Youth Action Council gained a huge personality when Izzy Calero came on board in 2018 and became a part of the executive YAC team in 2020.
After attending her first Mardi Gras and learning about the story of the 78ers, Izzy reflected on how lucky she was to not have faced any adversity for being who she was and decided to use that power to benefit others who aren’t so lucky.
Izzy’s passion for making everyone feel loved, comfortable, supported and cared for is what carries her through her advocacy journey.
“As a child who went to a performing arts high school, every day of the year was like Wear It Purple Day; and now that I am a part of this organisation, it’s still like that for me! I spent a long time taking my family and friends for granted, not realising how lucky and blessed I was to have such a supportive bunch of people around me. Wear It Purple has helped me understand my privilege and use it to change lives for those who still endure the struggle. Wear It Purple is home.”