For the past five years, Fast Company has published an annual list of 50 LGBTQ+ people who were trailblazers in the worlds of business, tech, politics, and culture. As the list evolves—and given the continued attacks on queer and trans people—we have decided to change the format this year, and will be looking more deeply into the contributions of eight notably impactful individuals. Those leaders are at the forefront of their fields. Read on to find out more about them.