Unite Against Bullying with Katie Leclerc

Originally from Lakewood, Colorado, the youngest of three siblings, Leclerc caught the acting bug when she starred in a local production of “Annie.” When her family moved to San Diego, she continued to pursue her desire to perform and began appearing in national commercials for such brands as Pepsi, Cingular, Comcast and GE.

Leclerc got her big break in 2004 at 19 years old when she was asked to guest star on “Veronica Mars."  She then went on to have guest and recurring roles on such series as MTV’s “The Hard Times of RJ Berger,” CBS’s “CSI,” and “The X List.” Her portrayal of Raj Koothrappali’s gold-digging girlfriend Emily on the hit CBS series “The Big Bang Theory,” only increased her notability. 

In film, Leclerc has starred in the Hallmark Channel’s movie “The Confession,” as well as the independent features “The Inner Circle,” and “Flying By.” She will also guest star this year on an upcoming episode of “Community.”

Leclerc has been nominated for two Teen Choice Awards for her outstanding performance on the show; the first in 2011 in the category of “Choice TV Break Out Star” and then again in 2013 in the category of “Summer TV Star.”

Leclerc has Meniere’s disease, a disorder of the inner ear that can cause hearing loss and effect balance to a varying degree. She is fluent in American Sign Language and recently became the spokesperson for the Purple campaign. 

About the Be Good to Each Other campaign
At CustomInk, we believe in the Golden Rule and treating others with kindness and respect.  We’ve created the Be Good to Each Other campaign to help increase awareness and ultimately prevent bullying by uniting groups with custom t-shirts. 

This is the fourth year of the CustomInk Be Good to Each Other campaign.  Over the years, with the help of our celebrity partners, the media and you, CustomInk has raised nearly $60,000 for bullying prevention efforts. The power of t-shirts goes beyond the funds raised - thousands of people continue to wear the shirts they've purchased and support bullying prevention. 

About our partner: PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center

Founded in 2006, PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center unites, engages and educates communities nationwide to address bullying through creative, relevant and interactive resources. PACER’s bullying prevention resources are designed to benefit all students, including students with disabilities. PACER offers digital-based resources for parents, schools, teens and youth, including: 

-PACER.org/Bullying: This is the portal page for parents and educators to access bullying resources. 

-PACERTeensAgainstBullying: Created by and for teens, this website is a place for middle and high school students to find ways to address bullying and take action.

-PACERKidsAgainstBullying: A creative, innovative and educational website designed for elementary school students to learn about bullying prevention, engage in activities and be inspired to take action.