Mary Ann Horton

Mary Ann Horton

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1955 -

Occupation

Scientist

Description

Transgender computer engineer who developed and led the growth of Usenet and the internet in the 1980s. Transgender activist in the workplace who lead the campaign to include gender identity anti-discrimination in workplace policies. Formerly Mark Horton.

See Also

• Transgender Activists

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.maryannhorton.com/
• http://facesofopensource.com/mary-ann-horton/
• https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-mary-ann-horton-invented-the-email-attachment-then-revolutionized-trans-rights
• https://www.giganews.com/usenet-history/horton.html

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