Meet Ronnie Cloutier-Content
About Ronnie
Ronnie Cloutier-Content is a dynamic professional and creative whose work lives at the intersection of structure and self-expression. With a background in customer service and structural operations, Ronnie has built a career grounded in organization, leadership, and supporting systems that help people thrive. Their professional journey reflects a deep commitment to growth, adaptability, and creating environments where both individuals and teams can succeed.
Beyond the office and day-to-day work life, Ronnie transforms into Veronica LaForce, a bold and expressive person-of-color (POC) drag performer known for captivating audiences with high-energy performances and striking visual storytelling. Through Veronica, Ronnie explores identity, confidence, and the art of transformation, challenging expectations, societal norms and embracing the freedom to evolve be your authentic self.
Blending these two worlds, Ronnie brings a unique perspective on what it means to navigate multiple identities in a constantly changing and intersecting world. Their work, both professional and creative, centers on the belief that identity is not fixed, but something we continuously shape, refine, and rediscover.
As a TEDx speaker, Ronnie aims to inspire others to embrace transformation, nurture their inner selves, and redefine what it means to truly know who you are.
Q&A
Why do you believe people need to hear your talk? Right now, I think the world is just in a state of flux and uncertainty, and that goes within themselves. And so my talk talks about the different transformations, growth, and identities that one experiences while going through. So my talk is about the growth, identity and transformation that one does take throughout their life journey, and how my talk can enable that and get people talking.
What are 3 words you would use to describe your talk? Transformation, identity, growth
What does community here in New Hampshire mean to you? In New Hampshire, the community definitely has its own way of supporting each other and fighting for each other. And being part of a much larger community, LGBT here, I've definitely seen a flux turn change, but it's always been here from the start to the end, and I love being part of it.
What made you want to be a part of TEDxAM? Being part of TEDxAM, it is more locally focused, which I appreciate. And so having a lot more local voices and more familiar faces show up and show out is something I'm looking forward to, and something I think the community needs.
What do you hope audiences take away after hearing your talk? After hearing my talk, I'm most hoping audiences just start to think about more than the identity they present every day, that it's an ever-changing cycle and it's always a change within oneself.
What is a song that encompasses your TED talk? “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus
This or That
Coffee or tea? As long as the tea's piping hot, it's all for me.
Early bird or night owl? Neither an early bird nor a night owl. I'm a permanently exhausted pigeon.
Favorite New Hampshire spot? Ooh, Kancamagas Highway.
What is one word you use to describe TEDxAM? Empowering.
What's your favorite way to learn something new? I'd say learn it myself, which means reading a book.
Mountains, lakes, or the seacoast? Mountains.
Do you have a favorite TED talk? Other than my husband's, not at this moment.
