Pattie Gonia

Drag queen, environmentalist, LGBTQ+ activist, community organizer

American Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. Cancer

Quick Info

ProfessionDrag queen, environmentalist, LGBTQ+ activist, community organizer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth21/07/1992
Age34 years
BirthplaceLincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Zodiac SignCancer

Latest News about Pattie Gonia

21/01/2026

Patagonia filed a trademark lawsuit against Wyn Wiley and his company, Entrepreneur Enterprises Inc., which does business as Pattie Gonia Productions. The case alleges trademark infringement and dilution over use of the Pattie Gonia name in commerce.

06/12/2025

Pattie Gonia completed a 100-mile trek as part of a campaign to raise $1 million for eight nonprofits focused on accessibility and equity in outdoor spaces. Reporting later noted that the effort surpassed its fundraising goal and reached more than $1.1 million.

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Bio/Wiki

Known ForDrag performance, environmental advocacy, and LGBTQ+ inclusion in outdoor spaces
Other NameWyn Wiley

Educational Qualification(s)

InstitutionUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln
QualificationDegree in advertising and public relations
Year2014

Personal Life

Pronounsshe/they (Pattie)

Career

OverviewPattie Gonia is the drag persona of Wyn Wiley and is known for environmental and LGBTQ+ activism, especially work focused on inclusivity in the outdoors.
Co-founderOutdoorist Oath
FounderQueer Outdoor and Environmental Job Board
Notable WorksWon't Give Up, Birds Tell Us, Everything to Lose
AwardsOut 100 (2024)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/pattiegonia/
Official Websitehttps://pattiegonia.net
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/pattiegonia/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Pattie Gonia has been described as the 'world's first backpacking queen'.
2. The project combines drag performance with outdoor and environmental advocacy.
3. Pattie Gonia's community has been described as over 1,400,000 people.
4. Pattie Gonia and her community have collectively raised over $2.5 million for LGBTQIA+ BIPOC and environmental nonprofits.
5. Pattie Gonia and her community have collectively raised over $3.7 million for LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and environmental nonprofits.

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