Eli Mendoza

From a young age, Eli Mendoza experienced the hardships common to those in the Trans community. Determined to flip the script, Mendoza left his home town for Houston, Texas to study psychology at Rice University. Diving into research focused on assisting disabled and neurodivergent individuals and becoming an active participant in the LGBTQ+ community, Mendoza found himself able to get the support he needed while improving the lives of others. Reflecting on his journey, Mendoza has written his debut novel, Theory of Reality, a fictional account of the very real trauma that comes from being the target of bullying. He hopes to publish more as he continues his Masters in Subculture Studies at NYU Gallatin.

In his free time, Mendoza enjoys gaming, learning about alternative subculture, reading, and watching TV shows.