Dr. Leo Taylor is a behavioral ecologist whose research interest is the mating behavior of insects and spiders. He is passionate about equity and inclusion in academia, particularly issues facing women and LGBTQ individuals, people living with HIV and those struggling with the stigma associated with mental illness. His work with the transgender community includes founding and facilitating several peer-led support groups, serving as an advisor to the Cornell administration in their efforts to improve the experience of transgender students, and contributing to the development of the transgender health care program at the Cornell Health Center. Leo founded and facilitates a mental health support group for graduate students in Columbus, which he established in October 2018. In June 2019 a sister group was established on the Wooster campus.