Click here to watch a video of the Service.. Ryan Cassata is an award-winning singer-songwriter, actor, performer, published writer, LGBTQ+ activist and transgender motivational speaker. He began his important work as an activist at age 13 after joining “The Safe Schools Team”. Ryan’s mission is to provide valuable informative information to communities to inspire greater inclusivity. Committed to educating the global community through music, film, print, TV and in-person speeches, Ryan most enjoys sharing his optimism, light, positivity and experience of being a proud transgender man while highlighting the adversity he has faced throughout his journey.