Correction: A previous version of this story included a factual error about Glenn's withdrawal from a previous competiton. We have removed that reference. (NEXSTAR) - With women's singles skater Amber Glenn, what you see is what you get. Arguably the most authentic skater you'll ever meet, her eyes are set not only on the 2026 Winter Olympics, but using her journey to make a difference. The two-time U.S. national champion became the first openly LGBTQ+ woman to win the U.S. women's figure skating championship. The 25-year-old Texas native identifies as pansexual and uses her platform to advocate for mental health awareness and growing diversity in the sport of figure skating. "I think growing up, I saw these elite athletes in figure skating as untouchable, and just being perfect," Glenn explained. "Then I kind of got a peek behind the curtain where people were either very similar to me or were struggling with their mental health like I was. Or identified the same as me, but weren't really able to publicly be themselves because at the time, it wasn't really accepted. So as I continued in the sport, I made that my mission. " Coming off winning the U.S. title this past year, Glenn believes she has a shot to be a real contender in the 2026 Winter Games. "Honestly, I need to just keep being me. I need to keep putting in the hard work every day," said Glenn. "I need to stay mentally and physically healthy, and hopefully everything turns out my way" But above all else, Glenn has created a legacy of helping skaters learn to love themselves just the way they are. "I really hope to continue to make this a healthier and safer space for young athletes because these are people who are growing not only as athletes but as humans, so I really hope we can make figure skating a more nurturing space for them."