Jennifer Worley

About the Author

Jennifer Worley is a Bay Area-based writer, activist, and former stripper whose work explores the intersections of labor rights, feminism, and personal empowerment in unexpected spaces. Drawing from her experiences in the sex industry, she chronicles the fight for dignity and unionization among dancers, blending raw memoir with sharp social commentary. Named an NPR Best Book of 2020, her debut Neon Girls: A Stripper's Education in Protest and Power offers an intimate look at the formation of the first dancers' union, highlighting the resilience of women navigating power dynamics in neon-lit clubs. Worley's writing bridges the personal and political, advocating for marginalized voices while celebrating the grit of grassroots movements.