Patricia King is a 20-year U.S. Army veteran, seasoned strategist, and nationally recognized advocate for equity in military and public policy. She served three combat tours in Afghanistan, rose through the ranks as a noncommissioned officer, and became one of the most visible transgender service members in the fight for open service—testifying before Congress, advising the Pentagon, and shaping policy at the highest levels of government.

Over two decades in uniform, Trish learned how power moves—and how people can move it. She fought on the ground and in the halls of power, organizing for change both inside and outside the system. As one of the first openly trans infantry soldiers, her advocacy helped lay the groundwork for national policy reform, and her leadership has since extended across coalitions, campaigns, and communities. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, TIME, The Boston Globe, MSNBC, and The View, where she has become a powerful voice for integrity in service and authenticity in leadership. Trish has been awarded the Harvey Milk Foundation award for Valor and the SPARTA PRIDE Albert Cashier award for her efforts towards inclusivity.

After retiring from the military, Trish turned her focus to building tools, not just movements. She founded Basecamp for Change to provide the kind of training infrastructure she wished had existed sooner: practical, tactical, and rooted in lived experience. Through Basecamp, she now trains everyday advocates, grassroots organizers, and identity-led organizations to fight smarter, stay grounded, and build lasting impact.

Trish brings a rare combination of operational skill, policy fluency, and frontline grit. She’s helped shape national policy, briefed senior leaders, written for national audiences, and built community networks from scratch. She knows what it takes to keep going—and she’s building Basecamp for everyone who’s still in the fight.