Aalèh Hughes

She/Her

Youth Program Coordinator

ahughes@mkelgbt.org

414-271-2656 x107

Aaleh Hughes (She/Her) is a black woman of trans experience, ballroom diva, powerful

entertainer, advocate, and role model. She is a native of Rockford, IL, residing in Milwaukee, WI.

She is the First Lady of the Milwaukee Chapter House of Alain Mikli & show director at the legendary This Is It Bar. She is making a big name in the youth, ballroom, & entertainment community.

As a Youth Program Coordinator of the MKE LGBT Community Center, she is known for being the person that youth look up to. They seek out her guidance and mentorship as a mother figure.

She speaks at schools across the city, primarily for the Gay–Straight Alliance groups. She creates safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth, & makes sure their voices are heard so they can make the world a better place for the next generation.

The reason Aaleh loves doing the work she does is that she has always had a passion for helping and supporting. As a leader, Aaleh shares her past experiences of struggles with being part of the LGBTQ+ Community. Her strong dedication to sharing her story has uplifted so many youths and has helped them become resilient & proud of who they are.