Jennifer Pritzker, formerly known as James Pritzker, is the world’s richest transgender person. Coming from the affluent Pritzker family, she is one of the 11 wealthiest heirs with a net fortune exceeding $36.9 billion. Jennifer is the founder and CEO of Tawani

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Joining the US Army at the age of 23, James Pritzker served it for over 25 years and then retired as a Lieutenant.

Today, James is a 73-year-old billionaire, but with a slight tweak in the profile– now Jennifer Pritzker, she is the world’s richest transgender person.Transgenders around the world face profound challenges in their lives. Their gender identity comes in conflict with the conservative moral values of some societies, and they are often victims of discrimination across the world. From dealing with violence and abuse to a lack of opportunities, the community has gone through it all. While things are not ideal for them even today, the community as a whole has worked hard to break the shackles of poverty and discrimination and has made a mark in different sectors. And Jennifer Pritzker is an inspiration for many in the Trans community.Jennifer Pritzker is a member of the affluent Pritzker family, who are known for the Hyatt label. According to Forbes, she is one of the family’s 11 wealthiest heirs. The Pritzker family’s net fortune exceeds $ 36.9 billion, or almost Rs 3.06 lakh crore. Her large family’s wealth is derived from Hyatt Hotels, a tobacco firm, an airline, and a variety of other economic ventures. Meanwhile, her personal net worth is Rs 15,800 crore.

Jennifer PritzkerImage Credits : tawanienterprises/InstagramAlong with her family fortune, Jennifer is also the founder and CEO of Tawani Enterprises, a private wealth management company that has recently announced several grants to support the LGBTQIA+ community in education and research in honour of Pride Month.