How can you become an ally? We often don't realize how much self-acceptance is necessary before we can begin helping others. Kelsey shares her story on self-acceptance, and how it has helped her become a better activist and ally. Kelsey is a Bentley student pursuing a Public Policy major and minors in Business Studies and Earth, Environment, and Global Sustainability. On campus, you can find her involved as an RA, an intern at the Office of Sustainability, a Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Educator, and members of the Student Government and the Women's Leadership Program. Kelsey is passionate about intersectional sustainability and enjoys exploring how to use storytelling as a form of activism. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx