Maplewood Community Leader: LGBTQIA+ Advocate Is Blazing A Trail

MAPLEWOOD,NJ — Without community leaders, Maplewood wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Roger G. Winslow, a Maplewood reader who nominated Shannon Cuttle.

How do you know this community leader?

Friend

What does this community leader do?

First trans person elected to BOA in NJ, Library Trustee, Democratic Committee Maplewood, Anti-Bullying Expert for NJ

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

For looking out for our communities children in general, and our LGBTQIA+ youth especially.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

That they are heroic in the face of divisive, anti-LGBTQIA+ citizens. Really does take the hit for others.

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