Derek, 21, disabled, chronically ill, non-binary, and queer.
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ALT A promotional poster features Derek Schmitz's headshot & information about the APHA 2026 Policy Action Institute. Derek, a white nonbinary disabled person, stands in front of trees and greenery. They are wearing a grey dress shirt, navy blazer, and blue hexagonal glasses. They’re smiling with mouth open and eyes slightly squinted. This image is offset by a white border with a blue gradient in the background. The PAI logo is on the bottom left. Text on the bottom right reads: I'm speaking at Policy Action Institute. Arlington, VA and online - June 9-10, 2026 (with optional Hill Day June 11).
ALT Derek stands in a wooded area with square glasses and a hoodie that reads “Don’t Look Back.” They have a closed mouth half-smirk and a bit of facial hair.
ALT Derek stands in front of a tree wearing a navy suit, grey shirt, and blue hexagonal glasses. Their eyes are squinted and they have an open-mouthed smile, as if they’ve been caught mid-laugh.
ALT hunter pre-transition tilting his head and smiling. he has medium length greasy hair
ALT selfie of hunter smiling at the camera slightly. he now has short hair, a hat, and a muscle tank cut out of a your arms are my cocoon shirt.
