Mia Miller
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AboutAs an avid disability rights advocate, intersectional feminist, and queer rights activist, Mia is fervent about the rights and equity of others.
Pronouns : they/them
Growing up in Texas, Mia often faced harmful discrimination for their sexuality, religious identity, and Blackness, urging them to follow in their ancestors’ footsteps rooted in activism, social justice, deep faith, and service to others. Thus, Mia began their activist journey, uplifting and encouraging others to join the good fight. As one of the founding members of Troop 363, the first all-female Boy Scouts of America (BSA) troop in New Braunfels, TX, they became among one of the first female scouts in the country to earn the rank of Life Scout, the second-highest rank awarded to scouts. Mia has also become one of the first female scouts to trail Philmont, one of the most challenging scout treks in the country.
Mia has served as the Vice President of Chapter Engagement and Inclusion for the National Charity League Rose Chapter and founded the organization Melanin Beauty at their school which provides a safe space for BIPOC non-binary people and girls to advocate for social justice through education, civic engagement, and creativity. In the fall of 2023, Mia made their debut with their first op-ed What I Wish I Knew Before Coming Out as Queer, with Teen Vogue, encouraging queer youth to embrace their spirituality, culture, and fullest self. Mia has also participated in an interview with BBC World News advocating for transgender inclusivity in their community. Recognized for their work in service and racial justice, Mia was awarded the Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award for over 400 hours of service to their community and the Princeton Prize in Race Relations Certificate of Accomplishment in the spring of 2024.
When not signing petitions or crafting zines, Mia can be found curled up at their favorite bookstore or obsessing over the cuteness of tuxedo cats. Mia is honored to work with Beloved Arise and hopes to be an encouraging voice for other queer BIPOC Muslims.
