A Pioneer for Change Across Five Presidencies: Amy Paris, a Trans Woman, Just Fired by the Trump Administration

Amy Paris, a transgender official who held a high-ranking role in the federal government, believes her dismissal was politically motivated.

Amy Paris was Deputy Digital Services Lead in the Department of Health and Human Services. (Lexey Swall for The 19th)

For over a decade, Amy Paris dedicated her career to making life easier for millions of Americans. Serving in critical roles across multiple federal agencies, she took on responsibilities that shaped the lives of countless people—work tha…