Connor Franta is a bestselling author, photographer, digital creator, entrepreneur, and humanitarian who uses his expansive social platform to advocate for and spotlight the LGBTQIA+ community. Over the past decade, Connor has amassed half a billion views on YouTube, garnered over 20 Million followers across his social platforms, and is the CEO of lifestyle brand Common Culture and disruptive music label Heard Well.

Connor wrote the New York Times best-selling memoir A Work in Progress, an intimate memoir about his journey from small-town boy to Internet sensation. He released a second New York Times bestselling book, Note to Self, which is full of raw, honest, and inspiring reflections on his own life as he's living it right now, as well as his observations about contemporary culture. His third book, House Fires, features a collection of narrative, poetry, and original film photography that reflect Connor's continued journey through adulthood. 

Connor is the youngest board member of GLSEN, the non-profit org working to end bullying and harassment for LGBTQIA+ youth. He was honored by GLSEN for his deep commitment to LGBTQ youth. Through his online presence that touches millions of youth, he has elevated GLSEN programs, such as GLSEN’s Day of Silence, and most recently, all proceeds from his collaboration with Urban Outfitters went directly to GLSEN.

His public speaking engagements have put him on the same stages as Prince Harry, Naomi Campbell, and Hillary Clinton while working with brands such as Google, Calvin Klein, Target, Samsung, and Nike. Outside of his work, Connor is a passionate marathon runner, vegetarian, world traveler, and member of the sustainable living movement.