Charlie Bird

Charlie Bird gained fame as Cosmo the Cougar, BYU's mascot, before coming out as gay.

He holds degrees from BYU and a Master's in Social Work.

Bird is an author, podcaster, therapist, and social media influencer based in Utah.

He focuses on bridging gaps between LGBTQ+ and religious communities through his writing, speaking, and advocacy work.

Bird co-hosts the 'Questions from the Closet' podcast and is involved with nonprofit organizations.

A former LDS missionary, he remains passionate about his faith while advocating for LGBTQ+ acceptance.

Bird enjoys hiking, traveling, and gymnastics in his free time.