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WELCOME 2017 HRC Atlanta Gala Co-Chairs

IVETTE IVETTE LOPEZ LOPEZ & RYAN ROCHE ROCHE

n behalf of the Human Rights Campaign Atlanta Steering and Dinner Committees, we welcome you to the 30thAnnual Gala Dinner and Auction! Together We Stand. United We Win. Doesn’t that ring true even as we celebrate a monumental 30 years? When we sat down to conjure up the theme for this milestone year, we didn’t yet know what the outcome of the elections would be. We were still mourning the tragedy that took place in Orlando, FL and we were still on a high from 2015’s marriage equality ruling. We wanted to show solidarity across our diverse community: lesbian, gay, ally, queer, transgender, bisexual, black, white, Latinx, Asian, Muslim, Catholic, Jewish, people with disabilities and so on. We are as culturally rich as the human fabric of the world. We also want it to be clear that “we won’t be silenced; we won’t go back into the closet and hide. Find the courage to accept our differences and live in peace, respectfully.” As thoughtful as our approach was with our theme, so was the methodology for tonight’s event. We’ve planned a memorable program for you this evening and we sincerely thank you for your commitment and support to continue with our mission of true equality across our community. It is our pleasure to honor two advocates for the LGBTQ community this evening. The Leon Allen and Winston Johnson Community Leadership Award will honor the work Latino LinQ does to create equal opportunity for all by empowering Latinxs across Georgia to adapt, integrate and thrive. The Dan Bradley Humanitarian award is being presented to The Pansy Patrol for their commitment and

bravery in silencing hate with love and pansies. We thank our generous and smart sponsors and donors. Your continued visibility and support for the LGBTQ community has influenced local and national legislation and are fostering safe workplaces for millions of their employees. A heartfelt thank you to our talented and dedicated Dinner Committee members who’ve put in countless hours of work to bring this event to life. We wish to extend special gratitude for your amazing dedication and energy. From 1988 to the present, your enthusiasm, creativity and ideas have driven HRC in Atlanta and beyond. None of our achievements tonight would have been possible without you. To our families, spouses, partners, friends and loved ones, we want to especially thank you for standing with us for this fight in which we so strongly believe. And finally, we wish to show our gratitude to the many members and staff of HRC for your participation in the ongoing mission of reaching full equality across all parts of our lives in the United States. We look forward to you celebrating and renewing your commitment towards equality with tonight’s program. We truly hope you enjoy this special evening of fun, celebration and equality! Yours in Equality,

Ivette López Sisniega & Ryan Roche and Ryan Roche 2017 HRC Atlanta Gala Dinner & Auction Co-Chairs and Auction Co-Chairs

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WELCOME HRC President

CHAD GRIFFIN GRIFFIN

ear Friends, Today, we stand ready to confront some of the greatest challenges our movement has ever faced. Everything we’ve fought for, and everything we’re still fighting for, is on the line — and we’re not backing down a single inch. After a year in which we learned just how far and wide the roots of hate and bigotry stretch, we know we must work harder, dig deeper and fight like never before for the equal rights and fundamental dignity that all LGBTQ people deserve. We face a president and a Congress that stand opposed to our most fundamental values, and a wave of hateful bills in state legislatures across the country. In a majority of states, LGBTQ people remain at risk of being fired, evicted, or denied services simply because of who they are. Our community — particularly transgender people — still faces a scourge of hate violence, made more deadly by unfettered access to guns. Young people continue to struggle against high rates of bullying, homelessness, and violence just because of who they are. And we have yet to end the spread of HIV despite having the tools and technology to achieve an AIDS-free generation. But thanks to you, HRC is leading the way forward. We are at the forefront of the fight in Congress for the Equality Act — historic federal legislation that would finally end the unacceptable patchwork of non-discrimination laws across this country that threaten the livelihoods of LGBTQ Americans. But we’re not just fighting for our rights, we’re also fighting to protect our rights. We’re standing up to any attempt by President Trump and anti-equality members of Congress to rollback our hardwon gains. And as our opponents work to pass legislation in states across the country targeting LGBTQ people, we’re working to defeat

hateful bills that attack the transgender community and put this state’s economy in peril. HRC is also expanding the frontiers of our fight for equality through programs like Project One America, which is moving equality forward in the Deep South. Our work through HRC Global is helping to build partnerships with our allies abroad to strengthen the global equality movement. We’re expanding the groundbreaking work of the HRC Foundation — which educates and helps build better, more inclusive communities for LGBTQ people in workplaces, classrooms, hospitals and churches — everywhere from the town hall to the corporate board room. Most of all, we’re working to break down the walls of hate and discrimination that continue to hold us back, and put too many at risk. In the wake of the tragedy in Orlando, we cannot afford to let up in stomping out hate wherever it is allowed to persist. Our community is as diverse as the fabric of our nation. And we have all come too far and fought too hard to allow hatred to drag us backwards. At a time like this, we don’t slow down — we double down, undeterred and focused on our mission to realize a world in which every single LGBTQ person is safe and equal and valued. Your support has allowed HRC to reach new heights. By standing with us, you make us stronger. And together, there is nothing we can’t achieve. Sincerely,

Chad Griffin President, Human Rights Campaign

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WELCOME U.S. Representative

JOHN LEWIS

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WELCOME Atlanta Mayor

KASIM REED

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Kasim Reed MAYOR

April 22, 2017 Greetings: As Mayor of the City of Atlanta, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 30th Annual Human Rights Campaign Atlanta Gala. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) works tirelessly to improve the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans. I am proud to be both a resident and the Mayor of a City that is a partner in an effort to move us all forward in our thinking and in our relations with one another. The past year has brought tremendous progress in attaining equal rights and treatment for LGBT individuals. HRC has been an individual partner in these achievements and is essential to the continued efforts for LGBT equality. Like HRC, the Atlanta City Council, my Administration and I are committed to fighting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Atlanta’s devotion to genuine fairness has fostered one of the most vibrant LGBT communities in the country, and our diversity is part of what makes our City great. I applaud your dedication and commitment toward achieving LGBT equality. My hope is that your gathering tonight will further inspire your important work. On behalf of the people of Atlanta, I extend best wishes for a memorable and successful event. Sincerely,

Mayor Kasim Reed

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WELCOME Fulton County Commissioner, District 4

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30th Annual Atlanta Gala Dinner & Auction THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIRELESS COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. Diversity – of all stripes – is a core commitment at Alston & Bird. We promote diversity across all our offices among all our attorneys and staff, from recruitment to promotion. HRC has recognized us with a 100% rating on the HRC Corporate Equality Index every year since 2005.

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WELCOME Georgia State Representative, District 58

PARK CANNON

House of Representatives PARK CANNON REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT58 931MONROE DRIVE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT ? SUITE 102, NUMBER 460 ATLANTA, GA 30308 park.cannon@house.ga.gov

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February 13, 2017 Greetings! Welcome to The 30th Annual Human Rights Campaign Atlanta Gala! Thank you for joining the host committee for tonight’s very special occasion taking place on the border of Georgia House District 58. Your presence at this table is a driving force that moves mountains for our friends in the struggle for LGBTQ+ justice. When we think of our unsung fighters, we are reminded of the people who may never know that we are gathered here tonight. We are here for them—so let’s work until they feel it. The way we ensure that our community members feel the strength of our movement is we continue to educate, advocate and agitate until we dull the pain and heartache of the circumstances under which our neighbors are being denied fair treatment, being questioned, or being ignored. Make no mistake about it; the stakes are toughening-- especially in the South! The political headwinds that the Human Rights Campaign will face are blowing strong with alternative facts, executive orders, and unconstitutional actions, but that’s nothing new to us. We know that on the bright side, today’s environment is one in which, standing together to overcome the forces arrayed against us is not a lonely task. We know that 3 million more Americans chose love than hate in November of 2016 and that the willingness of our people to get out of our homes, publicly stand in the streets and say “This is Unacceptable!” is fueling grassroots campaigns, neighborhood town-halls, and civic dinners that have positive social impacts. As we face a hard climb in the coming years, know that our company is good, large, and forcefully resolute. Americans feel the glowing warmth of diversity now, so let’s continue to bring everyone into the fold. Standing with you for justice,

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WELCOME Georgia State Representative, District 101

SAM PARK

House of Representatives SAM PARK REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 101 18 CAPITOL SQUARE, 611 CLOB ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334

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EMAIL: sam.park@house.ga.gov

Saturday, April 22, 2017 Welcome to the 30th Annual Atlanta Human Rights Campaign Gala! It is my honor and privilege to welcome you to the 30th Annual Atlanta Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Gala Dinner and Auction. HRC's Annual Dinner is a celebration of the great strides we have made toward equality, and a reminder of the work still ahead. As the cradle of the civil rights movement, let us continue the march toward equality, liberty, and justice for all. As the newly elected State Representative of Georgia House District 101, I'd like to personally thank HRC for their tireless advocacy. Their fight to ensure all members of our LGBTQ family are treated with equal dignity and respect made it possible for an openly gay man to serve in the Georgia General Assembly. I stand on their shoulders, and I look forward to working with HRC to help the next generation of LGBTQ leaders rise up. I have been amazed by the progress our great State has made as a native Georgian. Thirteen years ago in 2004, the Georgia State Constitution was amended to prohibit same-sex marriage. The Obergefell opinion unleashed a wave of discriminatory "religious liberty" legislation. And for three years, with the help of HRC, we defeated those harmful measures in Georgia. Today, it is nearly impossible to pass any legislation in Georgia that would discriminate or harm our LGBTQ family. It is no mere coincidence that Georgia has the most out LGBTQ state legislators in the South. Stopping harmful legislation is only the beginning of our march towards equality. As a freshman legislator, I had the great honor of co-sponsoring comprehensive statewide civil rights legislation earlier this year. This would prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation in employment, housing, and public accommodations. By building and strengthening diverse coalitions of common purpose, we have the opportunity to make this a reality. So, let us celebrate the progress we have made, stand firm in our commitment, and hope for a brighter future. Yours in service, Sam Park State Representative House District 101 Georgia General Assembly

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LEADERSHIP 2017 HRC Atlanta Gala

DINNER COMMITTEE

(L-R Front Row) Andrew Land, Ryan Roche, Ivette Lopez, Glen Paul Freedman; (L-R Back Row) Paula Maddox, Julie Wood, Erica May, Rebekah McCorvey, Larry Lassiter, Percy Brown, Mary Ann Hawthorne, Andrew Moon

CO-CHAIRS Ivette Lopez Ryan Roche

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VOLUNTEERS Ed De Jesus Cierra Ray

POLITICAL Glen Paul Freedman

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Andrew Land Brigid Scarbrough

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Brad DiFiore Julie Wood

Ebonee Barnes Brad DiFiore

James Matthew Garrett Julie Wood Kaitlin Porter James Matthew Garrett

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Lynn Shepodd Jason Lowery

Chuck Stephens Lynn Shepodd

Deneen Goddard Chuck Stephens

Glen Paul Freedman Deneen Goddard

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LeeAnn Jones Glen Paul Freedman

Michael Lappin LeeAnn Jones

Cindy Smith Michael Lappin

Terry Davis Scott Brown

Tom Thomas Terry Davis

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Kelly Gilstrap Tom Thomas

Ray Hom Kelly Gilstrap

Lawrie Demorest Ray Hom

Rob Epstein Lawrie Demorest

Robert Gleadall Becca Sherrill

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Michael Bailiff Pamela Evans

Edie Cofrin Eli Saleeby

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ALWAYS LOOKING TO OUR FUTURE

NEVER FORGETTING OUR PAST

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Congratulations to the Human Rights Campaign on its 30th awards dinner. Proud of all that you do for equality!

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Littler proudly supports the

Atlanta Chapter of the Human Rights Campaign and its efforts to end discrimination against LGBTQ citizens. Together, we can help our nation achieve fairness and equality for all. We believe diversity and inclusion are crucial to innovation—and innovation is a catalyst for growth and positive change. At Littler, diversity and inclusion are core cultural values that are central to our ability to provide forward-looking, innovative legal solutions.

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Everyone needs a good wingman. American Airlines is proud to support the Human Rights Campaign.

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LEADERSHIP Past HRC National

LEADERS IN ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE

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1983–1989 HRC Executive Director

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2005–2012 HRC President

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Then. Now. Always. For 15 years and counting, Apple has partnered with the Human Rights Campaign to support LGBTQ rights all over the world. We’re proud advocates of everything HRC stands for.

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Celebrating the few who change the lives of many.

Citi recognizes the Human Rights Campaign and those who work together to build a better tomorrow.

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Nationwide® appreciates your commitment to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Thanks to HRC members like you, we can stand strong together to continue the fight for LGBTQ progress. We’re passionate about making a difference, too. Working with HRC is just one way we prove that we’re more than a business. Another way is helping HRC members save money on their car insurance.

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION ARE DRIVING OUR TRANSFORMATION World-changing ideas can come from anywhere—and anyone. So we always do whatever it takes to ensure everyone is, and feels, welcome at Intel. Because when we’re open and inviting to everyone with the will and talent to join us, we multiply our opportunities to work with and learn from some of the greatest innovators of our time. Intel is proud to be a sponsor of HRC. To learn more, visit intel.com/diversity. © Copyright 2016 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel, the Intel logo, are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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IT TAKES IMAGINATION TO MAKE SCIENCE MORE GROUNDBREAKING.

That’s the difference between making devices and making progress. An uncompromising pursuit of excellence. An unwavering focus on solutions that will make the most difference for patients. Intently listening and collaborating side-by-side with clinicians to understand their most complex problems. These are the principles for every product, solution and relationship we build. It’s what we do every day to advance science for patients, for life. To learn more about what it takes to advance science for life, visit www.bostonscientific.com.

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We support all those who stand up for diversity and inclusion, because we are all one human community.

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AWARDS 2017 Dan Bradley Humanitarian Award

THE PANSY PATROL

he Atlanta HRC Steering Committee and members of the Board of Governors congratulate the Pansy Patrol for receiving the 2017 Dan Bradley Humanitarian Award. The Pansy Patrol draws from bravery and creativity to ward off hateful signs and shouts from picketers and protesters at celebratory LGBTQ parades and events using larger-than-life-size pansies. The Pansy Patrol’s non-violent, proactive acts of love are an artistic expression to involve, educate and energize the public in the best and most positive way possible. HRC’s wish of “no hate in my state” comes to life in the public eye with color pansies carried out by The Pansy Patrol’s volunteers.

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS 2016 — Georgia Equality 2015 — AIDS Vaccine 200 2014 — Lost N Found 2013 — Joining Hearts 2012 — The Health Initiative 2011 — Jeff Cleghorn 2010 — Hon. Simone Bell 2009 — Youth Pride! 2008 — Rev. Dennis Meredith, Tabernacle Baptist Church 2007 — Jack Senerfit 2006 — Tony Conway, Legendary Events

2005 — Cynthia Tucker, editorial page editor, The Atlanta Journal Constitution

1997 — Edith Dee Cofrin

2004 — Dr. Karla Drenner, Georgia State Representative

1995 — Shannon Byrne

2003 — Kathy Colbenson, CEO, Chris Homes, Inc.

1993 — Don George

2002 — The Atlanta Games 2001 — Tony Braswell & Jim Marks 2000 — H. Philip Rafshoon 1999 — Kenneth F. Britt 1998 — AIDS Research Consortium of Atlanta

1996 — Rev. Mike Cordle 1994 — Larry Pellegrini 1992 — Dick Sargent 1991 — Tom Teepen 1990 — David Sheppard 1989 — Vic Basile 1988 — Hon. John Lewis, U.S. Congressman

ABOUT THIS AWARD As one of the founders of Human Rights Campaign Fund in 1980, Dan Bradley distinguished himself throughout his career as a courageous champion of civil rights. In June 1979, he was named by President Jimmy Carter to lead the Legal Services Corporation, a civil legal aid agency for the poor. In 1982, after more than 15 years of government service, Dan publicly announced his homosexuality and became the highest-ranking Presidential appointee ever to do so. He later accepted appointments on the boards of the Gay Rights National Lobby and the Lambda Legal Defense Fund. Dan was also the inspiration behind the historic demonstration at the White House on June 1, 1987 where he proudly led 64 gay and lesbian leaders to jail in a symbolic act of civil disobedience. A Georgia native and graduate of Mercer University, Dan passed away in January 1988 at 47 years old. The Dan Bradley Humanitarian Award is presented to an individual or group who continues Dan’s legacy of activism and service to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.

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Success only happens with the right ingredients Top talent and an inclusive culture. We’ve got both. By encouraging our people to bring their authentic selves to work, we are able to leverage each individual’s unique strengths, perspectives, and insights. The result? Meaningful opportunities for success for our people and our clients.

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At Cox, we believe the strength of our company lies in our commitment to equality. We embrace diversity through our people, communities, customers and suppliers. Together, we are united as one.

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You have the courage to be an individual. We have a commitment to being inclusive. BP is proud to be a company that values inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We’ve made it our mission to seek the best talent from the diversity the world offers. That way, you can be yourself and love what you do.

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ENTERTAINMENT HRC Atlanta Presents

SYESHA MERCADO

o witness Syesha Mercado’s rendition of Sir Andrew rubbing elbows with legends like Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, Lloyd Weber’s “One Rock and Roll Too Many” Seal, and Mariah Carey, and winning the hearts of millions of fans from Starlight Express on American Idol was such who responded to her warmth, beauty and stylistic range. Ultimately, a defining moment. That performance brought the Syesha ended the season as second runner-up (and the last female audience to its feet and elicited rapturous praise standing), creating many memorable moments, like her stirring renfrom judges Randy Jackson (“you will be a huge dition of the classic “A Change Is Gonna Come.” Broadway star”), Paula Abdul (“you brought the house down!”) and Syesha’s success on American Idol resulted in a windfall of accoeven generally sour Simon Cowell (“as sexy as Michelle Pfieffer - one lades and professional opportunities. In addition to being awarded of your strongest performances!”) the keys to the city of former hometowns Bradenton, Flor“When I was young, I was exposed to many ida and Bridgeport, Connecticut, she participated kinds of music in my home,” Syesha exin the American Idol LIVE Tour 2008, perplained. “I loved everything from gosforming 53 concerts in 49 cities both pel legend Yolanda Adams to Lauin the United States and Canada ryn Hill. My sister had For my and garnering a slew of positive sixteenth birthday, my mom reviews that singled her out. bought me my first Alicia Mercado earned the night’s Keys CD, which was a mafirst (and only real) standing jor influence.” ovation for her rendition of Encouraging their talthe “Dreamgirls” tune ‘Lisented daughter, her parten.’ Nature gave Mercado ents enrolled Syesha at her undeniable beauty, but theManatee School for poise, vocal showmanship, the Arts, a charter middle style, and persona, estabschool. “I was exposed to lished Mercado as the tour’s so much there — visual art, leader by far.” inger, actress, dancer, songwriter and philanthropist are just a fewAsof fate would have it, her acting, dance, and, of course, the many titles held by Syesha Mercado. singing.” She began pursuing rendition of the song landed her a Mercado is widely known as a finalist on American Idol’s on-camera acting, resulting in leadseventh role in the national touring proseason where she placed in the final three as the last female booking national spots for Kentucky ductionstandof “Dreamgirls.” Mercado has ing. Since her primetime television debut, Mercado has continued Fried Chicken, Ford Motors, Winn Dixie been touring the US and Japan in the role Nabulungi in The Tony and many others. She also added modeling toher hercareer in prominent roles such portraying of Deena Jones since the newly conceived producAward-winning hit musical The Book of Mormon (2014) on Broadway and Deena Jones resume during this period, something she still enjoys, havtion of the stage musical opened at the Apollo Theater in National (2009-2010) for which she gained recognition from ing appeared over the last in fewthe years in the tour pagesofofDreamgirls many periodicals, Harlem in November 2009. the Black Theatre Alliance and was nominated for from ELLE to Okay! InBest 2013Actress. Syesha was cast to star in the role of “Nabulungi” in the As a philanthropist, the singer recently launched her non-profit called In 2008, Syesha audition for the 7th season of American Idol, smash hitfirst musical “Bookorganization of Mormon.” Whether it is modeling, actPropheSye, which caters to the homeless community. Syesha headlined a sold out concert Fox’s phenomenally popular show and one of the top-rated programs ing, recording, live performances, or charitable work, Syesha Mercaat the Center for Amer-I-Can, a non-profit, founded by former in the country. That season saw Manatee a record Convention turn out of over 100,000 do approaches each new endeavor with grace, humility, enormous NFL player Jim Brown, which works with inner-city schools. She has also done a hopefuls, but Mercado breezed through the audition process, nailing talent, and a work ethic that is rare lot for of a young performer. There work with the GEANCO foundation, another non-profit organization that saves andfuture is paved with gold. Aretha Franklin’s “Think” with the confidence and poise of a skilled is no doubt that for Syesha Mercado, the the lives the poor and vulnerable inSyesha Africa.lives in New York. veteran. Syesha’s Americantransforms Idol experience in of Hollywood found her

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AWARDS 2017 Leon Allen & Winston Johnson Community Leadership Award

LATINO LINQ

he Atlanta HRC Steering Committee and members of the Board of Governors congratulate Latino LinQ on receiving the 2017 Leon Allen and Winston Johnson Community Leadership Award. Latino LinQ’s (Q for queer) vision is to create equal opportunity for all by empowering Latinos to adapt, integrate and thrive. They do this by providing support services to Latin@s of any sexual orientation and any gender identity ranging from support groups to HIV testing and prevention workshops, to health education. HRC Atlanta applauds Latino LinQ for filling a void in Atlanta’s LGBTQ community by creating a culturally relevant place for Latin@s across the greater Atlanta area.

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS 2016 — The Bert Show

2004 — Eric & Nancy Edmondson

2015 — The Plaintiffs of Inniss v. Aderhold

2003 — Dr. Jesse Peel, MD

1994 — Mary Davis, Atlanta City Councilmember

2014 — Charis Books & More 2013 — Michael Shutt

2002 — Kecia Cunningham, Decatur City Commisioner

1993 — Linda Bryant & Sherry Emory

2012 — Rev. Phillip Thomason

2001 — Dr. Linda McGehee

2011 — Paul Plate

2000 — Cathy Woolard, Atlanta City Councilmember

1992 — Judith Colbs & Joan Garner

2010 — Vandi Beth Glenn 2009 — Officer Dani Lee Harris 2008 — Frank Bragg, Metrotainment Cafes 2007 — Kathy Kelly 2006 — Melissa Carter, Q100 2005 — Nan Grogan Orrock, Representative GA House

1999 — ACLU & Lambda Legal Defense & Educ. Fund 1998 — Brook Glaefke 1997 — Aida Rentas 1996 — Cherry Spencer-Stark

1991 — LEGAL 1990 — Southern Voice 1989 — The Metropolitan Council of Gay/Lesbian Orgs 1988 — The Atlanta March on Washington Committee

1995 — Cobb Citizens Coalition & Olympics Out of Cobb

The Leon Allen and Winston Johnson Community Leadership Award is named for two longtime leaders of the Atlanta LGBT Community. Leon Allen and Winston Johnson were two of the original committee members for the first two HRC dinners in Atlanta, beginning in 1988. As longtime civic rights activitsts, they became close friends with Coretta Scott King, and helped her use her high public figure profile to advocate for the rights of LGBT persons. Because of their efforts, Mrs. King became the keynote speaker at the HRC dinner in New York City in 1986, and one of the community’s strongest allies for the rest of her days. Leon and Winston where together for 42 years until Leon’s death from Parkinson’s disease in February 2006, two weeks after Mrs. King’s passing. The Human Rights Campaign Atlanta Steering Committee presents this award each year to the individual or group who offers distinguished service and leadership for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. This award recognizes the outstanding efforts of those who dedicated not only substantial time and energy, but also spirit and whole-hearted commitment to a dvance the f ight of o ur civil rights. Appreciating our current leadership will foster others to follow in their footsteps.

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Latino LinQ provides support services for Latin@s of any sexual orientation / gender identity by providing direct services and facilitating information, education, and training sessions for individuals or groups interested in expanding our mission. HIV Education, Prevention and Testing Support Group Classes for parents and allies Information and referrals Training and Technical Assistance

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THANK YOU Ensuring the Future of Equality

HRC HRC ATLANTA ATLANTA EQUALITY EQUALITY CIRCLE WE WE GRATEFULLY GRATEFULLY e gratefully acknowledge the following individuals from ACKNOWLEDGE ACKNOWLEDGE

Atlanta and surrounding communities for thoughtfully exthe following individuals from Atlanta and surrounding communities for thoughtfully pressing their long-term commitment to the work of the expressing their long-term commitment to the work of the Human Rights Campaign and Human Rights Campaign and the Human Rights Camthe Human Rights Campaign Foundation through legacy gifts in their estate plans. paign Foundation through legacy gifts in their estate plans. For more informationFor on more the HRC Equality on Circle to make additions information the or HRC Equality Circle or to and corrections to this list, please visit hrc.org/legacy or contact Adam Swaim, make additions and corrections to this list, please visit hrc.org/legacy or contact Adam Director of Estate Planning, at adam.swaim@hrc.org or (202) 216-1563. Swaim, Director of Estate Planning, at adam.swaim@hrc.org or (202) 216-1563.

HRC IS HONORED TO BE A PART OF THEIR LEGACY OF EQUALITY Anonymous Matthew J. Basta Catherine Blackwell Emma Blackwell Kevin P. Boyd Donald Brantley* Dorothy A. Brink Kenneth F. Britt Marla R. Butler Todd Cano Brad Carroll Danielle Teyla Coates Edith Dee Cofrin Larry Corless Ric Corless Porter H. Cutler*

Terry A. Davis Lawrie E. Demorest Brenda Dowell William Duncan Wilson Ellis Dr. Vincent J. Erario Peter Evans Dennis Ferioli Charlie S. Frew L. Gene Gandy* Warren Genett Kelly A. Gilstrap Dawn Ginnaty Deneen E. Goddard Dee Graham Jake Green G. Dale Heizler* Robert D. Hoge Phillip Hoover Paul W. Horning II Robert L. Hoy Jr.* Don Hughey

Lisa Johnson LeeAnn Jones Beauford Jordan John C. Ladky Andrew C. Land Michael J. Lappin C.A. Lee III Robert Lewis Robert William Listerman Gayle P. Lloyd Frank Loulan Suzanne M. Marks Robert S. McHenry* Shawn Morgan Susan K. Mormann Mary Moseley Donnie G. Newby Stuart D. Noel Joseph F. O’Brien Thomas O’Steen Richard C. Parker* Richard Pearce-Moses

*Deceased Listing as of March 24, 2017

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Jeffrey K. Pennington Gary K. Person David M. Phelps Richard Elliott Porter III Mark B. Rinder Jonathan D. Russell Patrick T. Scarborough Rebecca Sherrill Melissa A. Trifiletti Jason Coy Turner Chris Vick John D. West Edward Westreicher Diane Whitman Julie L. Wood Tom Woodham

LEADERSHIP 2017 HRC National

BOARDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ian Barrett TX Liz Baskin TX Bruce Bastian UT Vanessa Benavides CA Scott Bishop NC Chris Boone CA Paul Boskind TX Todd Canon TX Chris Carolan NY Bill Donius MO Tim Downing OH Patty Patty Ellis Ellis PA PA Christopher Christopher Flynn Flynn MA MA Chad Griffin Chad Griffin DC DC Suzanne Suzanne Hamilton Hamilton OH OH James James Harrison Harrison TX TX S. S. Kelly Kelly Herrick Herrick CA CA Tom Tom Knabel Knabel MN MN Chris Chris Labonte Labonte PA PA Ryan Levy Ryan Levy TX TX Justin Justin Mikita Mikita CA CA DyShaun DyShaun Muhammad Muhammad MN MN Robert Robert Newhart Newhart IL IL Bryan Bryan Parsons Parsons CA CA Lester Lester Perryman Perryman LA LA Cheryl Cheryl Rose Rose OH OH John John Ruffier Ruffier FL FL Linda Linda Scaparotti Scaparotti CA CA Patrick Patrick Scarborough Scarborough AL AL Ames Simmons GA Ames Simmons GA Michael Smithson OH Michael Smithson OH Steve Sorenson CA Steve Sorenson CA Meghan Stabler TX Meghan Stabler TX Ben Waldman WA Ben Waldman WA Tine White NC Tine White NC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gwen Baba CA Bruce Bastian UT Jay Biles NC Scott Bishop NC Ken Britt GA Todd Canon TX Edie Cofrin GA June Crenshaw DC Bill Donius MO

Jaime Duggan TX FOUNDATION BOARD Patty Ellis PA OF DIRECTORS Anne Fay TX Gwen Baba Charlie FrewCA GA BruceGriffin BastianDC UT Chad Jay Biles Hamilton NC Suzanne OH Scott Bishop TX NC Jim Harrison Ken Britt GANV Tom Kovach Todd Canon TXAZ Bobbi Lancaster Edie Cofrin GA Joan Lau PA June Crenshaw Andy Linsky CADC Bill Donius Justin MikitaMO CA Jaime Duggan TX Joshua Miller NV Patty Ellis PA Bryan Parsons CA Anne Fay TX Cheryl Rose OH Charlie Frew GA John Ruffier FL Chad Griffin DC Linda Scaparotti CA Suzanne Hamilton OH Candice Shapiro MA Jim Harrison TX Judy Shepard WY Tom Kovach NV Ames Simmons GA Bobbi Lancaster AZ Ashley Smith DC Joan Lau PA Steve Sorenson CA Andy Linsky CA Deb Taft MA Justin Mikita CA Faye Tate CO Joshua Miller NV Paul Thompson CA Bryan Parsons CA Rebecca Tillet PA Cheryl Rose OH Robb Webb TX John Ruffier FL Tina White NC Linda Scaparotti CA Candice Shapiro BOARD OF MA Judy Shepard WY GOVERNORS Ames Simmons GA Marilyn Abalos NY Ashley Smith DC John Affuso MA SteveAlbers Sorenson Jack CA CA Deb Taft MANV Steve Amend FayeAnderson Tate COMN Tal Paul Anderton ThompsonILCA Julie Rebecca Tillet PA CA Eric Aufdengarten Robb Webb Debra BacchiTX NY TinaBaney WhiteCA NC Jim Greg Battaglia NY Andrew Beaudoin FL Brittany Binler PA Brooke Bishop OH John Biske MA Angel Boord VA Stefani Borg OH Blake Brockway TN Linda Brown OR

Jeff BrumettOF CA BOARD KGOVERNORS Jason Bryan MN Marilyn Abalos NY GA Constance Callahan John Affuso MA Jeremy Carter NC Jack Albers CA GA Michael Caston Steve Caudill Amend AZ NV Blaise Tal Anderson Anjali Chavan MN OH Julie Anderton IL OH Richard Chizmadia Eric Aufdengarten Michael Cobian ORCA DebraCottrell Bacchi MO NY Angie Jim Baney CA Dolores Covrigaru NY GregCurrie Battaglia Lynn TXNY AndrewDiGoia Beaudoin Cristina NVFL Brittany BinlerTX PA Jaime Duggan Brooke Bishop Ann Dyste MN OH John Biske MA Cate Eble NC Angel Boord VA Cordy Elkins MA Stefani Borg OH Alex Ernst NY Blake Brockway Xavier Esters IL TN Linda OR MelanieBrown Falls OH Jeff Brumett CA Chris Fasser NY K Jason Bryan Maria Fasulo NYMN Constance Callahan GA Michael Fifield UT Jeremy Carter NC Aaron Finnegan MO Michael Caston GA Gabe Fischer CO Blaise Caudill AZ Jenny Ford TN Anjali Chavan OH Ashley Fowler IL Richard Chizmadia OH Sarah Garber MO Michael Cobian OR Matt Garrett GA Angie Cottrell MO Ben Gibbs GA Dolores Covrigaru NY Krystal Gilliam TX Lynn Currie TX Melinda Greene GA Cristina DiGoia NV Lisa Guillory LA Jaime Duggan TX Clarione Guiterrez CA Ann Dyste MN Erin Gurak TX Cate Eble NC Abdulah Hall CA Cordy Elkins MA Randall Hance TX Alex Ernst NY Nik Harris FLIL Xavier Esters Mary Hart TX Melanie Falls OH Matt CA ChrisHendry Fasser NY Christina Hernandez Maria Fasulo NY TX Gary Hilbert NJUT Michael Fifield Ann Hooper NC Aaron Finnegan MO Korrine Johnson Gabe Fischer COFL Alyssa MA Jenny Jones Ford TN Ann Kaner-Roth Ashley Fowler ILMN Christopher Kattenhom WA Sarah Garber MO Clayton Katz TX Matt Garrett GA Ben Gibbs GA Krystal Gilliam TX

Melinda Greene GA Anne Klingeberger IL Lisa Guillory Champ KnechtLA NY Clarione Guiterrez Kevin Knoblock MACA Erin Gurak Wendy Kraft TX NV Abdulah HallWA CA Keith Laepple Randall Hance David Lahti CA TX Nik Lam Harris FL Nam CA Mary Hart Andrew LandTX GA MattLaney Hendry Jason DCCA Christina Hernandez TX Sue LaVaccare CA Gary Hilbert NJ Duane Lefevre MA Ann Lehtonen Hooper NC Chris CA Korrine Johnson Luigi Lewin NY FL AlyssaLim Jones Victor ILMA Ann Lindsey Kaner-Roth Chris TX MN Christopher WA Abbey Logan Kattenhom KS Clayton Katz TX Michael Long OR Anne Klingeberger Robert Lopardo FL IL Champ Knecht Tyler Loveday TNNY Kevin Knoblock Thomas Macias CAMA Wendy Kraft Lisa Madry TXNV Keith Laepple WA Lisa Marchbanks CA DavidMartin Lahti CA CA Cody Nam Martinez, Lam CA III AZ David Andrew LandNC GA Dan Mauney Jason Laney DC Colette Melancon LA Sue LaVaccare CA Michael Moore OH Duane Lefevre MA Karen Morgan OH Chris Lehtonen CA Leo Murrieta NV Luigi Lewin NY Chris New GA Victor Lim IL Steve Newsome OH Chris Lindsey TX Khoa Nguyen MD Abbey Logan KS Laura Nolden IL Michael Long OR Roger Nyhus WA Robert Lopardo FL Brady Odom-Harris TX Tyler Loveday TN Tonya Pacetti-Perkins TX Thomas Macias CA Brent Parrish MA Lisa Madry TX Byron Pelt GA Lisa Marchbanks CA Chris Piel MO Cody Martin CA Densil Porteous OH David Martinez, III AZ Kaitlin Porter GA Dan Mauney NC Layne Rackley CA Colette Melancon LA Brandie Reiner AZ Michael Moore OH Ingrid Retzer TX Karen Morgan OH Barry Robertson TX Leo Murrieta NV Marvin Rocha PA Chris New GA Liz Rodriguez TXOH Steve Newsome Christian Rogers LA Khoa Nguyen MD Laura Nolden IL

Roger Rubin NyhusLA WA Andrea Brad Scarbrough Odom-Harris Brigid GATX Tonya Pacetti-Perkins Paul Schiminsky NV TX Brent Parrish MA MO Elizabeth Schlesinger ByronSchoenfeld Pelt GA NC Shelly Chris Schrecengost Piel MO Dustin UT Densil Porteous OH Alicia Schwarz MN Kaitlin Porter GA Shannon Scott OR Layne Rackley Dan Slater CA CA Brandie Reiner Darren Smith COAZ Ingrid Retzer Kelly Smith NVTX Barry Robertson Matt Smith TX TX Marvin Neil SmithRocha NC PA Liz Rodriguez TXOH Michael Smithson Christian Rogers LA Greg Snow MA Andrea Rubin LA Katherine Sprissler-Klein PA Brigid Scarbrough GA Sal Stow TX PaulStraits Schiminsky Rick OH NV Elizabeth Schlesinger MO Jeff Strater TX Shelly Schoenfeld NC Suzanne Sullivan WA Dustin Schrecengost UT Rick Taylor OH AliciaThomas SchwarzTX MN Ashley Shannon ScottTX OR Sam Tornabene Dan Slater CA Julian Tovar TX DarrenUphold Smith CO Bonnie CA Kelly Smith NVNV Sean VanGorder Matt Smith TXNY Lauren Verrusio Neil Smith NC Jeremy Wallace NV Michael Smithson OH Lou Weaver TX Greg Snow MA Jamaul Webster NY Katherine Sprissler-Klein PA Aaron Weiner OH Sal Stow TX Steve Wiscaver TX Rick Straits OH Shawn Wolfe OH Jeff Strater TX Phillip Wright TX Suzanne Sullivan WA Hudson Young DC Rick Taylor OH Ashley Thomas TX EMERITUS Sam Tornabene TX COUNCIL JulianBeckwith Tovar TXCA David Bonnie Uphold GA CA Lawrie Demorest Sean VanGorder Tim Downing OHNV Lauren Verrusio Jody Gates LA NY JeremyHartness Wallace CA NV Sandra Lou Karas Weaver TX Barry DC Jamaul Webster Lucilo Peña TX NY Aaron WeinerCA OH Dana Perlman Steve Robin Wiscaver Henry NYTX Shawn WolfeMN OH John Sullivan Phillip Wright Rebecca Tillet PATX Hudson Young DC

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LEADERSHIP HRC National

EMERITUS COUNCIL The HRC Emeritus Council — comprised entirely of HRC board alumni — provides leadership in the engagement of former HRC and HRCF Board members, serves as an ambassador for HRC at both the local and national level, and assists in the orientation and mentoring of new board members. David Beckwith(Beachwood, (Los Angeles,OH) CA) Tim Downing Lawrie Demorest (Atlanta, GA) Rebecca Tillet (Newtown, PA), Co-Chair Tim Downing David Beckwith(Beachwood, (Los Angeles,OH) CA)

Jody Gates (New (Atlanta, Orleans, LA) Lawrie Demorest GA) Sandra (Laguna Beach, JodyHartness Gates (New Orleans, LA)CA) Pena(Laguna (Dallas,Beach, TX) CA) SandraLucilo Hartness DanaLucilo Perlman Angeles, Pena(Los (Dallas, TX)CA)

Henry Robin (Los (NewAngeles, York, NY) Dana Perlman CA) John Sullivan MN) Henry Robin(Minneapolis, (New York, NY) Rebecca (Newtown, PA), Co-Chair John Tillet Sullivan (Minneapolis, MN) As of January 2017

HRC National

BOARD OF OF DIRECTORS ALUMNI BOARD ALUMNI Over 100 former board members of HRC and HRCF remain actively engaged in the life of the organization through various volunteer efforts and stewardship at both the local and national level. Diane Abbitt Kimberly Allman Lacey All Laura Altschul Virginia Apuzzo Michael Armentrout Steve Atkinson Elena Baca Desi Bailey Joe Barrows John Barry Vic Basile Kevin Bass Terry Bean Les Bendtsen Michael Berman Betsy Billard Tammy Billik Linda Blackmore

Joseph Blount Tim Boggs Jeanne Branson Mary Breslauer Wally Brewster Tom Buche Philip Burgess Deiadra Burns Blake Byrne Lee Carter Marjorie Chorlins Daniel Cochran Richard Colbert Dennis Coleman Stampp Corbin Rebecca Covell Jane Daroff Fiona Dawson Curt Decker

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Q. Todd Dickinson Michael Duffy Ingrid Duran Clint Eddy Linda Elliott Amy Errett Kate Falberg Julia Fitz-Randolph Mark French Lois Galgay-Reckitt Michael Gelpi Giberto Gerald Stephen Gilhooly Stephen Glassman Mitchell Gold Antoinette Grabler-Jaffe Michael Grossman Steve Gunderson

Carolyn Hall Kirkland Hamill Everett Hamilton Nancy Hamilton Stephanie Hart Fred Hochberg Michael Holloman Ray Hom Mary Jo Hudson John Isa Leeann Jones Barry Karas Ayse Kenmore Garry Kief Sheila Kloefkorn Britt Kornmann Paul Kuntzler Marty Lieberman Jani Lopez

Anton Mack Joni Madison Candy Marcum Lory Masters Vincent McCarthy David Medina David Mixner David Muck Stosh Ostrow Michael Palmer Terry Penrod Tina Podlodowski Trevor Potter Nicole Ramirez Victoria Raymont Steven Reid Karla Rikansrud Gov. Barbara Roberts Henry Rosales

Hilary Rosen George Rosenfield Worth Ross Abby Rubenfeld Jeff Sachse Maria Salas Daniel Salera Craig Sannum Cathi Scalise Andrea Sharrin Steven Shellabarger Lisa Sherman Mary Snider David Stainton

*HRC Board of Director alumni listing as of January 1, 2017

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LOOKING BACK

Remembering

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Founder, Human Rights Campaign

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CONGRESSWOMAN TAMMY BALDWIN

2012 Speaker

REPRESENTATIVE JOHN LEWIS

2014 Speaker

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GOVERNOR ANN RICHARDS

1997 Speaker

JIM OBERGEFELL Supreme Court Marriage Equality Plaintiff

2015 Speaker

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MAYA ANGELOU Poet, Memoirist and Activist

2000 Speaker

CORETTA SCOTT KING Civil Rights Activist and HRC Supporter pictured with Winston Johnson

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TABLE TABLE CAPTAINS CAPTAINS Accenture / Cortland Russell Jake Green & Andrew Land ••• Richard Blackburn & Chris New Constance Callahan Rebekah McCorvey & Kim Mellen Edie Cofrin Scott Drinkard & Brigid Scarbrough Glen Paul Freedman / Michael Lappin & John West Charlie Frew LeeAnn Jones & Becca Sherrill / Ken Britt Logan Kirsch / Daniel Sperling

Larry Lassiter & Nicholas Hohman Ivette Lopez Sandy Mollett / First Data Luis PaveQuinones It Blue Jennifer Luis Quinones & Adam Slipakoff United Parcel Service United Parcel • • • Service • •• ATL Womble / Sullivan ATL Womble & Clinkscale / Sullivan & Clinkscale Atlanta Federal Club Atlanta Federal Andy BakerClub Andy Baker & Brent Bridges Todd BrentMcConnell Bridges & Todd McConnell Malik Brown Malik Brown Michael Caston & Michael AndrewCaston Walker& Andrew Walker Trey Davis Trey Davis Deloitte Deloitte Chris Doyle & Brian Chris Ettelman Doyle & Brian Ettelman

Gerald Dupre & Keith Kyle Edelman Steven StevenFarrow Farrow& &Vernon VernonPrice Price Ryan Fraizer Bruce Garner Matt MattGarrett Garrett& &Mat MatBunch Bunch Byron Gilstrap Gregory Gorman & Charlie Ballard Grady Health System / John Haupert / Bryan Brooks Jeff Hancock Beth Herndon & Robin Huskey Krista Hilton Rodney Hinote, Harry Norman Realtors Maureen Kalmanson / Henry’s Midtown & Campagnolo

Lauren Keith Shannon Kleeman Latino LinQ Allison Leach & Julie Hogan Lockheed LMRC Martin Lockheed Andres Macias Martin Paula Andres Maddox Macias& Loren Benson& Paula Maddox Shawn Loren Benson Martin Mary ShawnNorwood Martin for Atlanta Mayor Mary Norwood forJames Atlanta Masters Mayor Andrew James Masters Moon, Brad DiFiore & Andrew Moon, Nathan BradMai-Lombardo DiFiore & Nathan Shawn Mai-Lombardo Morgan Shawn Pansy Morgan Patrol Byron Pansy Pelt Patrol & Sean Elliott Byron Pelt & PFLAG Sean Elliott Atlanta Planned PFLAGParenthood Atlanta Southeast

Planned Project Parenthood One America Southeast — Alabama Darren Project Rhinehart One America Alabama Ryan— Roche DarrenScarborough Rhinehart Patrick Ryan & C.A. Roche Lee Patrick JasonScarborough Schneider & Schreter C.A. Lee& Lee De Jason Linda Schneider Bunnell Marcus Lee Schreter Schwab & De Linda Bunnell Troutman Sanders / Marcus Matt Brooks Schwab Jennifer Jerry Tillery & Adam Slipakoff Troutman Sanders / Matt Jerry Brooks Tillery Lisa Ulmer David Walton Janice Warner Ed Westreicher & Phillip Hoover Julie Wood Tom Woodward

Special Acknowledgments / Hometown

THANK YOUS The Atlanta Steering Committee, Board of Governors, and 2017 Dinner Committee wish to thank the following individuals and companies for the time, energy, and generous support of our efforts. We encourage our guests and friends to patronize these neighborhood businesses and let these dedicated friends of HRC know you appreciate their support of the 30th Annual HRC Atlanta Gala Dinner & Auction. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bridge Catering Bryan Cave LLP Chrisoula Baikos Fotografy DJ Kamoni

Double Zero The Four Seasons Hotel Jay Haley Raegan Hodge

Winston Johnson Condace Pressley Serenbe Playhouse and Brian Clowdus Standard Press

The Warren City Club Mike Wilkinson David Wise Julie Yarbrough

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SILENT SILENT AUCTION AUCTION DONORS DONORS 7 Stages About Time for Jazz Affairs to Remember Agraria American Airlines Ames Simmons Andrew Christian Atlanta Kick Karate & Kickboxing Atlanta Marriott Marquis Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown Atlanta Movie Tours Atlanta Rocks! Indoor Climbing Gym Atlanta Shakespeare Company Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Barcelona Wine Bar Beauty Maven Bella by Alethea MedSpa Bourbon Orleans Hotel Cafe Intermezzo Capital Genealogy Cason Photography Charis Books and More Commonwealth Proper Crowne Plaza Brussels-Le Palace Dad’s Garage Theatre Company Dell Eileen Randman Elite Island Resorts Eredita Shoes Escorpion Tacos and Tequila Fernando Ochoa Finders Keepers

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First Hand Experience Professional Massage Studio Fort Troff High Museum of Art Horizon Theatre Company Hotel Indigo San Diego Gaslamp Quarter HRC Atlanta Steering Committee Hyatt Regency Greenville Infinite Energy Center InterContinental Paris le Grand Island House Key West James Dustin Massage Jeffrey Silver Creations Jeffrey Jacoby Massage Therapy Jewels by Julie Congressman John Lewis KeysCaribbean Resort Luxury Resort Villas & Marinas Kirrin Finch Kramer Portraits, New York La Casa del Mar Marc Tetro Marty Thornberg Designs Melissa Lester Olson, LCSW Miller Union Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Monday Night Brewing National Center for Civil and Human Rights Natural Body Spa and Shop NiK Kacy Footwear Nike No Mas! Cantina

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HER HRC PRESENTS

Victor Victoria

AN EVE N I N G O F B U R LES Q U E Saturday, June 3, 2017 | hrc.im/herhrcatl 7:00 P.M - 11:00 P.M Le Maison Rouge | Paris on Ponce 716 Ponce De Leon PL NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Join the Human Rights Campaign as we present Her HRC: An Evening of Burlesque! Prepare for a night of titillating, empowering, body-positive performances from the Atlanta School of Burlesque. Guests will enjoy craft cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, sweet treats from Bake, Rattle and Roll, raffle prizes and more as we celebrate women in the LGBTQ community.

Tickets Host Committee

Includes name inclusion on all marketing and social media recognition. Individual (1 VIP Ticket) - $100 | Couple (2 VIP Tickets) - $250

VIP Experience

VIP Attendees will receive unlimited cocktails, reserved front row seating, meet & greet with the performers, audience participation opportunities, champagne toast and gifts from our sponsors. Individual - $55 | Table for 4 - $220 | Table for 6 - $330

General Admission

(seating available on a first-come first-serve basis.) $20

All tickets include hors d’oeuvres and annual Human Rights Campaign membership or renewal. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Laura Heinemann at lrheinemann1@gmail.com In partnership with THOUSANDS OF WOMEN.

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The Human Rights Campaign invites you to our second annual tennis social - Serving for Equality! Players of all skill levels are welcome to participate in this fun doubles event, and will receive a gift bag with a retail value of over $40. Don’t have a doubles partner? We will pair you up with other players and you can make some new friends along the way. Not a tennis player? That’s okay! Join us as a spectator. We will have a DJ, food, cocktails, a silent auction, and a photo booth to enjoy while you cheer on your friends as they serve aces for equality.

Saturday, July 22nd, 2017 Sharon Lester Tennis Center - Piedmont Park 400 Park Drive, Atlanta, GA 30306

6:00P.M. - 11:00P.M. Ticketing: Player: $60 Spectator: $25 HRC membership or renewal, complimentary food from Willy’s Mexicana Grill and drink tickets. Corporate Sponsors

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LEADERSHIP 2017 HRC Atlanta

STEERING COMMITTEE

Malik Brown Percy Brown Mariel Bumgarner Constance Callahan

Michael Caston Ed De Jesus George Estelle Charlie Frew*

Matt Garrett Kristin Gray Benson* Melinda Greene* Laura Heinemann

Andrew Land Ivette Lopez Rebekah McCorvey Reese McCranie*

Andrew Moon* Chris New Byron Pelt Kaitlin Porter*

Cierra Ray Ryan Roche Brigid Scarbrough *Not pictured

2017 HRC Atlanta

BOARD BOARDOF OFGOVERNORS DIRECTORS && BOARD BOARDOF OFGOVERNORS DIRECTORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Charlie Frew* *Not pictured

BOARD OF GOVERNORS Constance Callahan Michael Caston Matt Garrett

Melinda Greene* Andrew Land Chris New *Not pictured

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Byron Pelt Kaitlin Porter* Brigid Scarbrough

WHAT WE DO The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer equality. Since 1980, we have been fighting for a better future for LGBTQ Americans. Donald Trump and Mike Pence campaigned on rolling back equality for millions of LGBTQ people and our families, and our opposition is emboldened and on the attack, attempting to advance state legislation designed to undermine our progress and targeting our historic federal gains. With a grassroots force of more than 2 million members and supporters nationwide, HRC is working every day to counter these attacks and work toward full equality.

ANTI-LGBTQ LEADERS AND LEGISLATION

Since his election in November, Donald Trump has been surrounding himself with nominees and aides who are avowed opponents of equality. Meanwhile, after seeing more than 200 legislative challenges to LGBTQ equality in more than 30 states during 2016, we are expecting another challenging year and remain committed to aggressively fighting these threats to equality by those who seek to undermine our hard-earned victory. From so-called “religious freedom” bills aimed at permitting discrimination based on personal religious beliefs, to measures targeting transgender and gender-nonconforming people, HRC is going to do whatever it takes to protect the rights and fundamental equality of every LGBTQ person in this country.

PROJECT ONE AMERICA

In 2014, HRC launched Project One America — an unprecedented campaign to advance equality in the Deep South. Through permanent presences in Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas, Project One America is bringing HRC’s work to more LGBTQ people and allies than ever before. With more than a dozen full-time staff and dedicated offices in each of the three states, this is an all-out grassroots campaign at a decisive moment in this movement.

GLOBAL EQUALITY

Over the past two decades, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has helped lead a quiet revolution in our country. The Corporate Equality Index has transformed how employers embrace LGBTQ employees — and helped corporate America become one of equality’s greatest champions. The Healthcare Equality Index has dramatically expanded the number of healthcare facilities guaranteeing inclusive, respectful care for LGBTQ patients. Our Welcoming Schools trainings have cultivated more inclusive classrooms for tens of thousands of students. And our Religion & Faith Program has opened hearts, minds and entire congregations to LGBTQ people and families. Today, we’re committed to reaching millions more.

In 2011, then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton declared before the United Nations in Geneva that “LGBT rights are human rights.” That same year, President Obama told the nation that the “struggle to end discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons is a global challenge, and one that is central to the United States’ commitment to promoting human rights.” These fundamental truths are the core principles of HRC Global, a major effort to strengthen the global equality movement and counter American extremists attempting to export anti-LGBTQ laws and sentiments around the world. As dangerous new anti-LGBTQ laws emerge across the globe from Russia to Nigeria, HRC Global is fighting to call out American organizations that export hate abroad and ensure that American foreign policy protects the human rights of LGBTQ people — strengthening the global equality movement through partnerships and fellowships with LGBTQ organizations and advocates around the world.

TRANSGENDER EQUALITY

FAIR-MINDED REPRESENTATION

A FIRM FOUNDATION

While we are in an unprecedented time of visibility for transgender Americans, harassment, discrimination and violence persist. HRC is working to educate the public, increase awareness and provide a range of resources on challenges facing the transgender community. From our work in corporate America bringing transgender-inclusive healthcare policies to millions of employees, to our expanding efforts supporting transgender youth and their parents, teachers and healthcare providers, HRC is working to eliminate barriers such as the crisis of anti-transgender violence facing transgender people in their lives each and every day.

THE COURTS

When Donald Trump took the oath of office as president January 20, he inherited at least 114 federal judicial vacancies — including one on the Supreme Court of the United States — more than double the number passed on to President Obama from his predecessor. Trump has already pledged to construct a more conservative Supreme Court, appointing justices like Antonin Scalia, and he will have an unprecedented opportunity to shape the judiciary in a way that will reverberate through our lifetimes. That is of deep concern to those of us in the LGBTQ community who face discrimination and have frequently relied on the judiciary to protect our basic rights from a barrage of legislative and legal attacks. We will remain vigilant in fighting for a federal judiciary that respects and protects us all from those who seek to deny us our equal rights.

EQUALITY AT THE CITY AND STATE LEVEL By working at the grassroots level with advocacy groups and fair-minded lawmakers, we are working toward equality in many areas across the country. HRC’s field and legal teams closely monitor state and municipal legislation and provide strategy, technical and financial support, and staff to elected officials and our coalition partners throughout the country, ensuring our commitment to equality on the ground level. Entering its fourth year, our Municipal Equality Index (MEI) has helped cities and towns from the heartland to the coasts enact laws, ordinances and policies that improve the lives of LGBTQ people. In addition, our State Equality Index (SEI) for two years has been providing a roadmap for states in enacting full legal equality.

HRC’s Political Action Committee has been among the National Journal’s top-rated PACs, with more than 85 percent of our endorsees winning their elections. Since 1980, we have helped elect fair-minded candidates across the country, ensuring that the voice of equality is heard in statehouses and on Capitol Hill. HRC provides candidates a range of support, including staff time, messaging development, fundraising and volunteers.

HIV AND AIDS

With new advocacy, treatment options and preventative measures revolutionizing the conversation around HIV and AIDS, HRC continues to fight for a robust national response to HIV and AIDS, which still disproportionately affects the LGBTQ community. HRC is proud to help tackle stigma and to lobby for the full funding of critical prevention, treatment and research programs including PrEP grounded in sound science, not narrow ideology. In the last year alone, we’ve reached more than 5.5 million people, delivering new resources and important messages around HIV prevention, care and treatment.

IN THE COMMUNITY

HRC is committed to making sure that our outreach efforts reflect the diversity of our movement and the communities where we work and live. Through diverse programs — such as the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program and our Welcoming Schools program — we are working to provide LGBTQ people of color and allies with tools and support to better address the challenges they face at the intersections of racial and antiLGBTQ discrimination. We also partner with organizations working specifically with people of color to educate the public on the heightened disparities faced by LGBTQ people of color. And as we continue our efforts on HIV and AIDS, we are producing educational resources in both English and Spanish, and elevating the voices of LGBTQ people of color, who continue to be disproportionately affected.

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LEADERSHIP HRC National

STAFF Ajay Abraham

Kevin Clift

Florence Areke

Ty Cobb

Executive Assistant

Federal Club Director

Matthew Eppright Senior Manager, Membership Outreach

Director of Global Engagement

Deborah Ernstes

Associate Director, Membership Outreach

Emily Collinson

Robert Falk

Karl Bach

Kipp Colvin

Alex Favela

Chris Cooke

Deena Fidas

Liz Cooper

Staff Accountant

Nicole Armbruster

Senior Regional Field Organizer

Tim Bahr

Director of Major Gifts & Foundation Giving

Canvass Assistant

SR CVR Manager Regional Field Organizer West

Jennifer Bailey

Senior Public Policy Advocate

Manager of Corporate Programs Workplace Project

Beck Bailey

Nicole Cozier

Deputy Director Employee Engagement Programs

Daniel Ball

Mississippi Faith Organizer

Sandee Barnes-Loveday Financial Manager

Director of Diversity & Inclusion

Ann Crowley Vice President Membership & Online Strategy

Tony Cuffey

Sarah Beeson

Computer Support Specialist

Lynne Bowman

Senior Vice President of Communications & Marketing

Online Strategy Writer Senior Regional Field Director

Jason Bricker

Director of Corporate Development

Catherine Brouillet

Provincetown Action Center & Store Senior General Manager

Jay Brown

Communications Director

Olivia Alair Dalton Drew Daniels Senior Manager, Online Strategy

Jordan Dashow Policy Coordinator

Steffan DeClue

Associate Director of Foundation Relations

Michael Burke

Alison Delpercio

Alexander Burks

Breanna Diaz

Bonnie Casillas

Denise Donnell

Project One America Program Manager Accounting Supervisor Executive Assistant

Milagros Chirinos Bilingual Media Manager — Spanish

Steven Churchill

Director of Technology

Lindsey Clark

Regional Field Organizer

Deputy Director, Children, Youth & Families Program Junior Legislative Counsel Mississippi Faith Organizer, Project One America

David Duberstein

Political Research Director

Johanna Eager

Welcoming Schools Director

Maurice Eckstein

Communities & Volunteer Relations Manager

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Specialist Data & Analytics General Counsel

Andrea Green Finance Director

Chad Griffin President

Kendra Johnson

Arkansas State Director Project One America

Mitch Johnson

Krystal Gutierrez

Board Relations Manager

Leslie Hall

Director of Research and Public Education

Human Resources Generalist HBCU Program Manager

Ashland Johnson

Liz Halloran

Christal Jones

Director, Workplace Project

Press Secretary, Public Education

Robert Flaherty

Tari Hanneman

Jeremy Kadden

Zack Hasychak

Ellen Kahn

Harry Hawkins

Cassidy Karakorn

Hillary Hearn

Eva Kendrick

Robert Hill

Anastasia Khoo

Legal Assistant

Press Secretary Rapid Response

MacArthur Flournoy

Director of Faith Partnerships & Mobilization

Ashley Fowler

HRC Global Coordinator

Jean Freedberg

Deputy Director of Partnerships, HRC Global

Lesley Frohling

Associate Director Member Services & Canvass

Richard Gagliano

Deputy Director of Events

Marcos Garcia

Senior Manager Health & Aging Program

Justin Giaquinto

Associate Director of Corporate Development

Jay Gilliam

Deputy Director of Health & Aging Program Associate Director, Membership Outreach Mississippi Field Organizer, Project One America Staff Accountant-PAC Mississippi State Director, Project One America

West Honeycutt

Planned Giving Officer

Ana Hopper

Workplace Equality Coordinator

Kristian Hoysradt Policy & Political Affairs Manager

Senior Manager Data & Operations Senior International Policy Advocate Director, Children, Youth & Families Program Deputy Director for Consumer Marketing

Alabama State Manager Chief Marketing Officer

Don Kiser

Creative Director for Consumer Marketing

Alex Kreger

Events Manager

Collen Kutney

State & Municipal Program Manager

Kenneth Labombard

Deputy Director Development & Membership

Senior Global Programs Officer

Janice Hughes

Candace Gingrich

Darrin Hurwitz

Kaitlin Lawson

Valerie Jackson

Marcus Lee

Hope Jackson

Andrea Levario

Kaela Jeffers

Mollie Levin

Carl Graci

Ashley Jeffrey

Brandon Lorenz

Dane Grams

Michelle Jiles

Joni Madison

Associate Director of Youth & Campus Outreach

Charles Girard

Welcoming Schools Coordinator

Noel Gordon

Senior Specialist for HIV Prevention & Health Equity Operations Coordinator Director, Direct Response & Monthly Giving

Director of Publications Deputy General Counsel Revenue Specialist

Regional Field Organizer Multimedia Coordinator Foundation Coordinator Specialist Data & Analytics

Federal Club Coordinator Email Campaign Manager Senior Public Policy Advocate Director of Events Press Secretary, Special Projects Chief Operating Officer & Chief of Staff

HRC National

STAFF Steffi Mangelsdorf

Shveta Mukherjee

Wendy Reed

Robin Maril

Denis Munoz

Casey Reever Whiting

Community & Volunteer Relations Coordinator Senior Legislative Counsel

Adam Marquez

Associate Director of Corporate Development

Shane Martin

Accounting Manager — Payroll & General Accounting IT Network Security & Telecom Administrator

Gabe Murchison

Senior Research Manager, Foundation

Deputy Director of Federal Club Operations Deputy Director Federal Club

Jennifer Reeves-Martinez Deputy Director, Diversity & Inclusion

Jonathan Schadt

Cassandra Thomas

Matthew Schaible

Monchai Thongsawai

Mikala Schantz

Michael Toumayan

Development Coordinator Foundation Manager

Member Services Assistant

Ben Shallenberger

Associate Director of Video

Major Gifts Officer

Operations & Events Manager Religion & Faith Program Manager

Allison Turner

Communications Assistant

J.P. Regis

Jonathan Shields

Josh Rentschler

Christopher Silvia

Director of Volunteer Leadership & Strategic Development

Kirk Rice

Carolyn Simon

Deputy Director of Digital Media

Eriberto Velazques

Associate Director for Consumer Marketing

Kate Oakley

Kyle Richardson

Tori Sisson

Bob Villaflor

Sarah McBride

Susan Paine

San Francisco Action Center & Store General Manager

Ben Needham

Chantel Mattiola

Cathy Nelson

Major Gifts Stewardship Manager

Mary Beth Maxwell

Senior Vice President for Programs, Research & Training

Brad Mayer

National Press Secretary HRC Foundation

Joey McIntosh

Major Gifts Coordinator

Lisbeth Melendez Rivera

Project One America Director Senior Vice President of Development & Membership

Frank November

Senior Legislative Counsel Director of Analytics & Strategy

Helen Parshall

Diversity & Inclusion Program Assistant

Manager, Children, Youth & Families Program Consumer Marketing Coordinator Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts Staff Accountant Accounts Payable & Travel & Expenses

Jim Rinefierd

David Stacy

Ryan Wilson

Martin Rouse

Hayley Miller

Vincent Pompei

Ryan Rowe

Carmen Miller

Sam Putnam

Mckenna Saady

Director of Foundation Relations

Mike Mings PAC Director

Mayra Molina

Operations Coordinator

Laya Monarez

Membership Events & Operations Coordinator

Nicholas Morrow Press Secretary Southern States

Associate Director, Analytics & Strategy

Hector Ranero

Member Services Coordinator

Catherine Ratelle

Membership Outreach Coordinator

James Rector

Arkansas Field Organizer Project One America

Mike Wilkinson

Lana Williams

Kyser Pogue

Senior Digital Media Manager

Legal Director

Christopher Speron

Becky Ross

Director of Adolescent Well-Being Programs

Sarah Warbelow

Margot Rosen

Jeremy Pittman

Computer Support Specialist

Design Director

Senior Manager Membership Operations

Stephen Peters

Deputy Field Director

Field Assistant

Senior Writer

Zachary Michener

Associate Director of Communities & Volunteer Relations

Senior Marketing Strategist

Senior Community Manager Federal Club

Justin Snow

Director of Membership Outreach

Erin Miller

Kat Skiles

Sandi Van Dolson

Emily Roberts

Digital Media Coordinator

National Press Secretary

Alabama Field Organizer Project One America

Deputy Director of Online Strategy & Social Media

Paul Smith

Xavier Persad

Project One America Coordinator

Development Operations Coordinator

Lindsey Twombly

Vice President of Finance & Operations

Director of Latino & Catholic Initiatives

Jr. Legislative Counsel

National Electoral Organizing Director

Human Resources Director National Field Director Associate Regional Field Director Direct Response Coordinator

David Salisbury

Manager of Online Advocacy & Targeted Messaging

Susanne Salkind

Vice President of Human Resources & Leadership Development

John Sapienza

Computer Support Specialist

Joe Saunders

Regional Field Director

Controller

Vice President, Development Government Affairs Director

Baraq Stein

Events Manager

Deputy Director of Events

Kristina Wilson

Workplace Equality Manager Senior Regional Field Organizer

Chantel Wimbush

Sarah Streyle

Human Resources Assistant

Kevin Sullivan

San Francisco Action Center & Store Assistant Manager

Associate Director of Design Partners/Monthly Giving Assistant

Adam Swaim

Director of Estate Planning

John Winter

JoDee Winterhof

Senior Vice President Policy & Political Affairs

David Swanson

Hope Wisneski

Joe Tapp

Mary Wood

Marvell Terry II

David Yu

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he Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest organization working for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer equality. Our vision of a fair and equal world starts with the most basic aspects of daily life — family, work and the community. HRC represents a grassroots force of more than 2 million members and supporters working every day to make LGBTQ equality a reality.

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This year, HRC is taking on our most ambitious agenda ever.

• Working to aggressively fight threats to equality by our opponents who are emboldened and on the attack, attempting to advance state legislation designed to undermine our progress and targeting our historic federal gains; • Ensuring LGBTQ patients and their families are treated equally when accessing healthcare; • Ensuring that healthcare providers give culturally competent care to LGBTQ people, and educating the public and providers about HIV prevention, treatment and care strategies; • Continuing to lead corporate America to institute equal workplace policies and practices;

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• Building diverse coalitions of religious leaders who are LGBTQ-supportive and empowering people of faith to advocate on behalf of transgender people; • Collaborating with LGBTQ movements and leaders across the globe to support their work, and exposing the efforts of American exporters of hate; • Reducing bullying through passing federal legislation addressing anti-LGBTQ bullying and discrimination, and getting at the root of bullying with our Welcoming Schools program’s tools for elementary schools; and • Finding permanent families for children by helping child welfare professionals implement a program to promote fairness for LGBTQ foster and adoptive parents.

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Growing up

LGBT in America “It’s that my HRC Youthnice Survey Report Key Findings school is very open, I have a lot of friends who are okay and are helpful with my being bisexual.”

COMING OUT ! A Resource Guide to Coming Out For African Americans • A Resource Guide to Coming Out • A Resource Guide to Coming Out as Bisexual • Guía de Recursos para Salir del Clóset • Coming Out as a Supporter • Note: See Transgender, Religion & Faith, Health and HIV & AIDS categories for more.

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Measuring Support for Equality in the 114th Congress

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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES ! Growing up LGBT in America: HRC Youth Survey Report, Key Findings • Welcoming Schools: A Guide for Creating LGBTQ-Inclusive Elementary Schools • Promising Practices: A Guide to Policies & Practices That Support LGBTQ Foster & Adoptive Parents • Supporting and Caring for Our Latino LGBTQ Youth • Supporting and Caring for Our Bisexual Youth • Gen EQ: Guide to Entering the Workforce • Supporting & Caring for Transgender Children • Supporting & Caring for our GenderExpansive Youth • On Our Own: A Survival Guide for Independent LGBTQ Youth • Caring for LGBTQ Children & Youth: A Guide for Child Welfare Providers • LGBTQ Youth in the Foster Care System • Schools in Transition Guide HEALTH AND HIV & AIDS ! Healthcare Equality Index: Promoting Equitable and Inclusive Care for LGBTQ Patients and Their Families • Let’s Bring HIV Out of the Closet: HIV & AIDS Resource Guide • HRC Policy Paper on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) • What Do I Do? A Handbook to Understanding Health and HIV / ¿Qué Hacer? Un Manual Para Comprender la Salud y el VIH • Safer Sex / Sexo Más Seguro • Safer Sex for Trans Bodies • Our Faith, Families and Communities: Addressing HIV & AIDS in Our Places of Worship • Creating Equal Access to Quality Healthcare for Transgender Patients: Transgender-Affirming Hospital Policies • Providing LGBTQ-Inclusive Care and Services At Your Pharmacy

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RELIGION & FAITH ! A Christian Conversation Guide: Creating Safe Spaces for People Who Are LGBT • Positions of Faith on LGBTQ Equality • A La Familia: A Conversation about Our Families, the Bible, Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity • Coming Home to Catholicism and To Self • Coming Home: To Faith, To Spirit, To Self • Coming Home to Islam and To Self • Coming Home to Judaism and To Self • Triumph Through Faith • Film: Before God, We Are All Family • Film: Brave Spaces: Perspectives on Faith and LGBTQ Justice

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YOUR SUPPORT What it means to make an investment in LGBTQ Equality by joining

HRC’S FEDERAL CLUB

he Federal Club is a very important,

If you can afford a larger investment in this work, we en-

long-term giving program that starts

courage you to consider becoming a Federal Club Council

at a minimum of $100 a month.

member. The Federal Club Council is comprised of do-

If you are not a Federal Club mem-

nors making annual gifts starting at $5,000. Federal Club

ber, we are asking you to become a

Council members (also known as HRC’s major donors)

member now!

have the option of designating their gifts to the Human

Think about why you’re here. Are you here on a corpo-

Rights Campaign Foundation. As the HRC Foundation is

rate ticket? Do you have a friend on the Gala or Steering

to to thethe Foundation are tax a nonprofit nonprofit 501 501c3c3charity, charity,gifts gifts Foundation are

Committee? Have you been involved for years or is this

deductible to the fullfull extend of of thethe lawlaw tax-deductible to the extent

your first HRC event? Whatever the reason, we’re glad

To our current dedicated Federal Club and Federal

you’re here — with us — because our work is so important

Club Council members — THANK YOU for your gener-

and there’s never been a more urgent time to step up.

ous support! Our progress toward LGTBQ equality would

By joining the Federal Club, you are joining the ranks

not be where it is today without the long-term, generous

of LGBTQ equality leaders as a driving force at the heart

support from our Federal Club members. We hope you

of our movement.

will consider increasing your generous monthly contri-

Your investment in equality could not come at a more critical time in our fight for full equality for everyone,

bution this evening to help us fight the battles that are coming our way.

everywhere. Radical anti-LGBTQ forces in the White

To members of our families, our friends and allies — we

House, Congress and in state houses across the country

ask you to join us tonight in expanding and diversifying

are determined to undo the progress we’ve made.

our Federal Club membership. There will never be a better

At the federal and state level, your support will help to

time to join us than right now.

fight multiple efforts to legalize discrimination against our

You can join us by using the Federal Club pledge cards pro-

community. Some of these efforts seek to not only legalize

vided on your table, or contacting us at FedClub@hrc.org,

discrimination, but also to force states to embrace harm-

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eral Club member at www.hrc.org/FCJoin.

ination ordinances that protect LGBTQ people; and to

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF HRC!

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YOUR SUPPORT CONGRESSIONAL CIRCLE (cont’d.) Jaylan Haley Kwanza & Natalie Hall Mark Hamlin & David Watson & Watson JeffDavid T. Hancock Jeff T. Hancock Eric L. Hardaway & Joe L. Cox Eric Hardaway CarolL.Harrison & & Joe L. Cox Stephanie Troncalli Carol Colin Harrison Harvin & Stephanie Troncalli Wolfgang Hempel Colin Harvin & Franco Morello Wolfgang Hempel Jamie Hicks & Michael Kelley & Franco Morello Joshua Hobson & Jamie Hicks & Michael Kelley Duane Reynolds Joshua Hobson & Karen & DuaneHogan Reynolds Donna Hoffman Karen Hogan & Raymond Hom Donna Hoffman & Kent Grogin Raymond Hom Phillip & KentHoover Grogin& Edward Westreicher Phillip Hoover & Scott Horton Edward Westreicher Drew Huff Scott Horton Robert C. Hussle Drew Huff Rod Hutcheson Robert C. Hussle& Kristiam Amador Rod Hutcheson Florian Hutter & Brent Wilton & Kristiam Amador Max & Hutter Mikkel & Hyldebrandt Florian Brent Wilton Donna Max & Inkster Mikkel & Hyldebrandt D. LynnInkster Russell& Donna Wilmot D. LynnBrown RussellIrvin Jr. Allison &Brown Jill Johnson Wilmot Irvin Jr. Jeremiah Johnson Allison &&JillJulie Johnson Lisa A. Johnson Jeremiah & Julie Johnson & E. Fluehr LisaLaura A. Johnson Stephanie & Laura E.Johnson Fluehr Winston E.Johnson Johnson Stephanie Frank Jones Jr. & Winston E. Johnson CharlesJones Tippins Frank Jr. &Jr. Sonny Jones Charles Tippins Jr. Brian Jordan Sonny Jones TeresaJordan Joyce Brian Craig Kaplan Teresa Joyce & Brennan O’Dell Craig Kaplan & Brennan O’Dell& Jim Gleason Jim Karasavvas Jim Joel Karasavvas P. Kelly & Jim Gleason Joel P. Kelly Susanne Keough & SydneyKeough Roberts Susanne & Roberts Dr.Sydney Daryl R. Kimche Dr. DarylKirby R. Kimche Matthew & Jason Bruorton Matthew Kirby & JasonKirsch Bruorton Logan & Patrick Duffy Logan Kirsch & Patrick Duffy Ron Kite Ron Dale Kite Klamfoth & Ken Thompson Dale Klamfoth & Ken Thompson Shannon & Michael Kleeman Shannon && Michael Kleeman John Knott Chad Hardigree John Knott& & Erik ChadLaValle Hardigree Tom Klein Tom Klein & Erik LaValle Eric Klem Eric Klem Drs. Chris J. Krebs Drs. Chris Krebs & Steve A. J.Messner & Steve Messner Susan K.A. Kreher

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Arvin Spell Spell III III Arvin & Joseph Joseph Bennett Bennett & Daniel Sperling Sperling Daniel Jerri Spiers Spiers & & Kassie Kassie del del Hierro Hierro Jerri Gini Steele Steele Gini John Stegall Stegall Jr. Jr. & & John Robert Thompson Thompson Jr. Jr. Robert Randall Stephens Stephens Randall & Steve Steve Holmes Holmes & Pamela Stewart Stewart & & Loan Loan Huynh Pamela Huynh Jackquelyn Strickland Jackquelyn Strickland Lynnette Suawanasri Lynnette Suawanasri & Erin McElhaney & Erin McElhaney Clarence Chip Swearngan Clarence & TyroneChip BartzSwearngan & Tyrone Bartz Suzanne Szabo Suzanne Szabo Gregory S. Tahvonen Gregory S. Tahvonen Michael L. Tatum Michael L. Tatum Judge Taylor Judge Taylor Lange Taylor & LangeSilverman Taylor & Jared Jared Silverman Dr. Karen Tedeschi Dr. Karen Tedeschi Tom Thomas & Olen Bennett Tom Thomas & Olen Bennett Rachel Thornton Rachel Thornton Daniel Tindol Daniel Tindol Russell Tippins Russell Tippins & Randy New & Randy New Julie Tootle & Julie Tootle & Maya Sternberg Maya Sternberg David J. Tufts David J. Tufts Margaret Underwood Margaret Underwood & & Jackie Jackie Jones Jones Wayne Wayne H. H. van van Halem Halem Lauren Vogel Lauren Vogel Alex Alex Wan Wan & & Joe Joe Bechely Bechely Jeff Jeff Watson Watson & & James James Richardson Richardson Angela Angela Weber Weber K. K. Renee Renee Weese Weese & & Tina Tina McCormick McCormick John John D. D. West West & & Michael Michael J.J. Lappin Lappin Diane Diane Whitman Whitman & & Dawn Dawn Ginnaty Ginnaty Sandy Sandy Wilbanks Wilbanks William William M. M. Wilson Wilson Russell Russell Winch Winch Dan Dan Winship Winship & & Mark Mark Taylor Taylor Dr. Dr. Richard Richard Wolitski Wolitski & & Robert Robert Neis Neis Julie Julie Wood Wood Mark Mark L. L. Woods Woods Thomas Thomas S. S. Woodward Woodward Cathy Cathy Woolard Woolard & & Karen Karen Geney Geney Michael Michael York York Keith Keith Young Young & & Christopher Christopher White White Robert Robert Zakem Zakem & & Richard DeFeo DeFeo Jr. Jr. Richard Justin E. E. Ziegler Ziegler Justin

ALABAMA MAJOR DONORS CAPITOL COUNCIL COUNCIL CAPITOL $15,000 to to $24,999 $24,999 $15,000

Patrick Scarborough Scarborough Patrick &C C AA Lee Lee III III & HOUSE COUNCIL HOUSE COUNCIL $5,000 to $9,999 $5,000 to $9,999 Alvin Cotton & Eddie Tacket Alvin & Eddie ArthurCotton H. Edge III Tacket Arthur H. Edge III Dr. Gorman Jones Dr. Jones JimGorman Spearman Jim Spearman Franklin Trimm & RobertTrimm Koch Franklin & Robert Koch& Fergus Tuohy Michael Barnett Fergus Tuohy & Michael Barnett Jason Coy Turner & Robert William Jason Coy TurnerListerman & Robert William Listerman

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CONGRESSIONAL CIRCLE PLUS CONGRESSIONAL $2,400 to PLUS $4,999 CIRCLE $2,400 to McGhee $4,999 Robert Roy Ann White-Spunner Robert Roy McGhee Ann White-Spunner

CONGRESSIONAL CIRCLE CONGRESSIONAL $1,200 to $2,399 CIRCLE Joellyn Beckham $1,200 to $2,399

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BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL The HRC Business Council was founded in 1997 to support the Human Rights Campaign’s goal of creating an America where lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are ensured of basic equal rights — and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. While not necessarily serving as official representatives of their companies, members provide expert advice and counsel on LGBT workplace issues based on their business experience and knowledge. Mostafa Abdelguelil (2015) Mostafa Abdelguelil Lori(2015) Fox (2014) Jill Schubert Michael Lopez (2015) (2016) Director, Manager, Global Diversity & Inclusion Manager, President & Founder President Chesapeake Division Global Diversity &Lori Inclusion and Diversity Hyatt Hotels Corp. Fox Diversity Consulting Global InclusionUPS Hyatt Hotels Corp. Alcoa Inc. John Barry (2004) Betsy Hosick (2016) Kurt Serrano (2015) John Barry (2004) Michelle Phillips (2014) Human Resources Vice President & Relationship Manager General Manager, Procurement – Down- Vice President, Vice President & Relationship Manager Partner Global Funds Services stream, Corporate & Shared Services Biogen Global Funds Services Jackson Lewis PC Northern Trust Corp. Chevron Corporation Northern Trust Corp. Corey Smith (2015) Scott Sapperstein (2013) Wyndolyn (Wendy) C. Bell (2014) Lanaya Irvin (2014) Manager of Corporate Compensation Wyndolyn (Wendy) C. Bell (2014) Assistant Vice President, Senior Medical Director & Vice President, Director, Global Equities PetSmart Inc. Senior Medical Director & Vice President, Public Affairs Health Care Strategies Bank of America Health Care Strategies AT&T Meghan Stabler (2008) United Healthcare United Healthcare Michael Lopez (2015) Sr. Director/Advisor, Business Management, Jill Schubert (2016) Richard Clark (2006) Director, Global Inclusion and Diversity Marketing & Communications Richard Clark (2006) President Chief Accounting Officer Alcoa Inc. Technologies Chief Accounting Officer ChesapeakeCA Division Accenture Ltd. Accenture Ltd. UPS Michelle Phillips (2014) Charles (Chuck) Stephens (2007) Elaine DeCanio (2006) Partner Head of Diversity & Inclusion, EMEA Elaine DeCanio (2006) Kurt Serrano (2015) Region Manager Vice President, Region Manager Jackson Lewis PC Google Shell Oil Co. Human Resources Shell Oil Co. Scott Sapperstein (2013) Bob Witeck (2016) Biogen Rosanna Durruthy (2014) Rosanna Durruthy (2014) Assistant Vice President, Public Affairs President & Founder Chief DiversityAT&T Officer Corey Smith (2015) Chief Diversity Officer Witeck Communications, Inc. Cigna Manager of Corporate Compensation Cigna PetSmart Inc. Lori Fox (2014) President & Founder Meghan Stabler (2008) Lori Fox Diversity Consulting Sr. Director/Advisor, Business Management, Marketing & Communications Betsy Hosick (2016) CA Technologies General Manager, Procurement — Downstream, Charles (Chuck) Stephens (2007) Corporate & Shared Services Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Chevron Corporation EMEA Google Lanaya Irvin (2014) Director, Global Equities Bob Witeck (2016) Bank of America President & Founder Witeck Communications, Inc. THIRTIETH

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Your confidence inspires us all. At SunTrust, we’re proud to celebrate the 30th Annual Atlanta Human Rights Campaign Gala Dinner & Auction, and the HRC’s commitment to inclusion. SunTrust Bank, Member FDIC. ©2017 SunTrust Banks, Inc. SunTrust is a federally registered service mark of SunTrust Banks, Inc.

Diversity fuels our stories. Divergent ideas, life experience and expertise make us stronger as a company and a community. Inclusion means empowering individuals and their voices. All of them.

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