2023 HRC Cincinnati Dinner Program Book

MANY FACES ONE FOCUS

OUR DINNER COCHAIRS

Dear Friends:

Hello and welcome to the 2023 Greater Cincinnati HRC Dinner. We are excited to be gathered with many outstanding LGBTQ+ advocates and allies within the Greater Cincinnati/NKY region. Although there are many faces in this space, it is incredibly heartwarming that we are all united together with the one focus of further achieving the goal of fundamental equality for all LGBTQ+ people. Our community is comprised of so many beautiful and vibrant facets. We’re all in this fight together and face unique and complex challenges to exist and thrive. The Human Rights Campaign works tirelessly to fight those political and legal battles on every front and in every great state in the country.

As we gather together tonight, we celebrate the incredible and vital successes since our last dinner. We proudly and enthusiastically laud the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act in Congress, the temporary defeat of the heinous anti-Trans HB 151 bill, and the update to a more inclusive non-discrimination policy from the city of Cincinnati, which was co-sponsored by tonight’s honoree, Council-member Reggie Harris.

We have a lot to celebrate, but we have a lot of work. We uplift our transgender/non-binary youth to live lives that lovingly respect their identities by creating programs and services that affirm their right to exist as they are. We look forward to the day when we can be confident that the right to marry for all people is the law of the land without contest. We actively champion the right for women to have autonomy over their bodies. We look toward meaningful gun reform in hopes of significantly reducing violence against our underserved communities, especially communities of color. We stand together to demand actionable change to our policing system to stop the disproportionate harm and deaths of people of color across the country.

Tonight is a night for us to be excited, for us to celebrate, for us to refresh, and for us to continue the work to achieve a world free of systemic bias and instead one full of opportunities for all people regardless of “sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, age, color, religion, disability status, military status, familial status, marital status, or ethnic national or Appalachian regional origin.”.

We thank you for your continued proactive support of LGBTQ+ equality. We thank our Greater Cincinnati Steering Committee members, Board of Governors, Board of Directors, and local volunteers for your work throughout the past year. We want to thank our Corporate Sponsors, donors, dinner chairs, volunteers, and you all for helping to make tonight’s event one of the most successful dinners we’ve ever had. We thank all our local, state, and national elected officials who attend and continue to support us daily in their respective roles. Whether you’re joining us from Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, or beyond, thank you for celebrating with us tonight.

We sincerely hope you enjoy the program we have thoughtfully put together and hope this is a fresh reminder that we see, hear, and love you as you are. We are Many Faces with One Focus.

ROD HINTON, JOSHUA KAYES, ELIZABETH KENNEDY & CHASE RICKEY

OUR MAYOR A WELCOME FROM

Friends,

It is my honor to welcome you to HRC’s Annual Greater Cincinnati Dinner! Because you’re here at this incredible event, I know you understand the importance, the excitement, and the togetherness that comes with our shared mission. And I humbly thank you for all you’ve done, and will continue to do, to be a part of HRC’s work towards equality and inclusivity. Equality for our LGBTQ+ family, and equality for all who, for too long, have been marginalized.

HRC is deeply ingrained in the fabric of our community. Throughout my career, this organization has been a constant source of advocacy, advice, and fervent support of our shared values. We all, together, have the good fortune and the serious responsibility of being living, breathing stewards of what HRC has helped achieve. The strides we’ve made in Greater Cincinnati have been made specifically because of the activists, organizers, community and business leaders –people like you in this room – who have stood firmly on the side of progress and mutual love and respect.

The Annual Dinner is a joyful celebration of the sacrifices and commitments you’ve made to support, uplift, and defend the forward progress driven by HRC and our community. But while we commemorate the accomplishments of the past, we will also use tonight as an opportunity to reaffirm, proudly, our collective commitment to the future. As allies, as advocates, as members of this vital team, we stand as one in our dedication to making sure that in Greater Cincinnati and across the globe, our LGBTQ+ friends and neighbors are embraced by all.

I’m so grateful to share this thrilling moment with you.

Aftab Pureval Mayor of the City of Cincinnati

GREATER CINCINNATI Many Faces - One Focus

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM

February 18, 2023

Grand Ballroom, Duke Energy Center

5:30 PM

Welcome Reception & Silent Auction featuring: Music by: Brooks T Salloum (they/them)

7:00 PM Program & Dinner Featuring Honorable Aftab Pureval Mayor of Cincinnati

United States Representative Greg Landsman

Tori Cooper

She/Her | Director of Community Engagement for the Transgender Justice Initiative

Dana Goldberg Comedian & Live Auctioneer

Recognition of Award Recipients

Reggie Harris, David C Crowley Leadership Award

E.R Fightmaster, HRC Visibilty Award

9:30 PM

After Party in Foyer With DJ Jay Downs

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DINNER HONOREE

Reggie Harris

DAVID C. CROWLEY LEADERSHIP AWARD

The annual David C. Crowley Leadership award was established by HRC in 2010 to honor David Crowley and his lifetime devotion to human rights work.

David had a firm belief that all people are equal. His many roles from CEO of The American Association for the Homes for the Aged, freeing the AIDS babies from Romania, Country Director in the Peace Corp, to feet on the ground peacekeeper in war torn Croatia and Bosnia, to name a few, exemplified that belief.

As a Cincinnati City Council member David worked to successfully add sexual orientation, gender identity/expression to our City’s hate crimes legislation. He went on to work closely with HRC and others to help overturn Article 12, an ordinance that allowed discrimination. Once that was removed from the City Charter David led the effort to pass employment non-discrimination laws and by 2014 Cincinnati reached 100% on HRC’s MEI being the only city in Ohio at that time that covered the cost for transgender inclusive health care.

David passed away In January of 2011 proudly knowing that the David C. Crowley Leadership Award would be presented to recipients who share his vision of Equality.

Reggie Harris, MSW, LISW-S, is a Cincinnati City Councilmember, chairing the Budget and Finance committee and vice-chairing the Equitable Growth & Housing Committee. A former professional ballet dancer with ten years of performing experience, he danced for the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, Ballet Austin, River North Chicago Dance Company, and Dances Patrelle. Reggie spent four years working in Chicago’s first public performing arts high school, developing and teaching aspiring young dancers. As a clinical social worker and nonprofit leader, Reggie has worked in affordable housing development, LGBTQ homelessness, housing case management, and behavioral health therapy. In addition to his council work, Reggie is a Senior Fellow at the Children’s Funding Project, where he helps local governments expand equitable opportunities for children and youth through strategic public financing.

Reggie also is a consultant with EJP Consulting Group. He supports cities in applying for the competitive Department of Housing and Urban Development Choice Neighborhood Initiative grants. Reggie received his undergraduate degree from Roosevelt University and his Master of Social Work from Boston University.

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DINNER HONOREE E.R.Fightmaster

HRC VISIBILITY AWARD

E.R. FIGHTMASTER is a nonbinary actor, writer, comedian and musician from Cincinnati, Ohio. E.R. received a degree in Women and Gender Studies from DePaul University while simultaneously pursuing a career in comedy by night. At the age of 22, they took their comedy skills abroad and spent a year at the famed Dutch comedy club, Boom Chicago, performing for audience members from all over the world. When they returned to the States they began performing at the legendary Second City Theatre, touring across the country for two years before taking on a resident position on one of the company’s main stages.

In 2019 E.R. joined the cast of Hulu’s Shrill, a comedy series led by Aidy Bryant based on the memoir of the acclaimed body positivity feminist, Lindy West. In 2022 E.R. was cast as Kai Bartley, the first nonbinary doctor on television for the ABC show Grey’s Anatomy. E.R. played the love interest of one of the show’s longtime

leads, Caterina Scorsone (Dr. Amelia Shepherd). The plotline received international acclaim and has been recognized as groundbreaking television for not only the nonbinary community, but for the Queer community at large.

While filming Grey’s, E.R. was brought on as a writer for Survival of the Thickest, an upcoming Netflix/A24 comedy series based on the memoir of the effervescent Michelle Buteau. They also lead a Los Angeles based

band called TWIN, with songs featured on multiple series and films. They are currently finalizing touches on their first solo album, with plans to release new music later this year.

Outside of E.R.’s professional commitments, they spend their time helping children create through artistry and education. They have spoken at a number of schools across the country and lead improv and acting workshops to help kids find self-acceptance through creativity.

GREATER CINCINNATI HRC SPEAKER

TORI COOPER

She/Her | Director of Community Engagement for the Transgender Justice Initiative

Tori Cooper (she, her, hers) is a Health & Equity Consultant, CDC subject matter expert, educator, published author and leader in the transgender and HIV communities who recently was honored as one of the most influential LGBTQ Georgians by OUT Georgia. She leads with more than 30 years of experience of HIV service and is founder of her own consulting agency, Advocates for Better Care Atlanta, LLC. Tori is the Human Rights Campaign’s Director of Community Engagement for the Transgender Justice Initiative. In this role, her focus includes economic empowerment, capacity building programs, public safety and expanding public education campaigns. Ms. Cooper was recently sworn in as Special Government Employee to the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) which provides recommendations to the Biden-Harris Administration. In 2021, Tori was recognized by POZ magazine as one of 100 top Black advocates and The Advocate as one of its Advocates of the Year.

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DINNER TABLE CAPTAINS

Colin Altman & Treavor Bogard

Eric Anderson & Chase Rickey

Andrew Bare

Jeff Caywood & Rob Neel

Andrew & Chelsey Cencula

Rick Chizmadia & Richard Hobson

Mike Daniels

Commissioner Denise Driehaus

Hamilton County Democrats

Duke Energy

Karen & Jon Harmon

Joshua Kayes

Elizabeth & Rick Kennedy

Manisha Kotian

Pam Kravetz & Craig Davis

Peter Laffoon & John Fowler

Maya Leaphart

Mary McFarland

Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey

Macy’s

Messer Construction

Karen & Kim Morgan

Rick Mitchell

Kathy Nardiello

Nancy Rogers & E.R. Fightmaster

Juanca Scolari

Brian Wildman

Vincenzo Volpe

Xavier University

Jordon Young

Table Sponsors

BlankRome

Graydon Law Firm

University of Cincinnati

UC Health

CURRENT GREATER CINCINNATI HRC LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Andrew Bare

Rick Chizmadia

Troy Henson

Elizabeth Kennedy

Pam Kravetz

Chase Rickey

Jordan Young

BOARD OF DIRECTOR

Karen Morgan

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YOUR 2023 HRC DINNER COMMITTEE

Dinner Co-Chairs

Rod Hinton

Joshua Kayes

Elizabeth Kennedy

Chase Rickey

Corporate Sponsorship

Mary McFarland - Chair

Karen Morgan- Chair

Rod Hinton

Graphic Design

Andy Keene

Becca Birckhead

Social Media

Troy Henson - Chair

Maya Leaphart

Program Book Layout & Advertising

Rick Chizmadia - Chair

Ticketing

Eric Anderson - Chair

Silent Auction

Joshua Kayes - Chair

Rick Chizmadia

Elizabeth Kennedy

Tess Klibanoff

Mary McFarland

Jennifer McKettrick

Karen Morgan

Maya Leaphart

Terry Payne

Vincenzo Volpe - Chair

Table Captains

Karen Aerts Harmon - Chair

Peter Laffoon - Chair

Theme/Mood/After Party

Pam Kravetz - Chair

Chase Rickey

Dinner Photographer

Kristy Rucker

Volunteers

Shannon Bannerman - Chair

Mike Daniels

Creative Team

Becca Birkhead

Carla Lamb

Jessica Hemmer

Rick Chizmadia

Logistics

Daniel Taylor

Co-Chair Emeritus

Rick Chizmadia

Pam Kravetz

Jordan Young

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KELLEY ROBINSON ABOUT OUR HRC PRESIDENT

Kelley Robinson is the ninth president of the Human Rights Campaign — the first Black, Queer woman to lead the organization. The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality and liberation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people. Robinson — widely respected for her work over the last 15 years creating and leading winning campaigns and programs — steps into her new role at HRC after serving as Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Action Fund. From community organizer to progressive leader, Robinson has been at the forefront in the fight for bodily autonomy and racial and gender equity, with a focus on lifting up marginalized communities and building political power. Robinson will lead HRC — and its more than 3 million member advocates — as the organization fulfills its mission to realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.

DANA GOLDBERG COMEDIANLIVE AUCTIONEER

As seen on TBS, ABC, LOGO, and Last Comic Standing, veteran comedian Dana Goldberg is a force of nature on stage. With performances at the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, The Comedy Festival produced by TBS and HBO, and the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland; her quick wit and playful stage presence have her earning loyal fans across the country and abroad.

A crowd favorite, Goldberg has become a triple threat combining her comedy, hosting, and live auction talents to become one of the most sought after entertainers on the circuit. Voted one of the “Top Five Funniest Lesbians In America,” Curve magazine raves, “Goldberg is one of the brightest lights in a stellar comedy landscape.” Advocate.com named Goldberg one of the top three LGBT comedians in the nation.

In addition to headlining clubs, theaters and festivals around the country, Gold-

berg has performed at and emceed dozens of high profile events and has shared the national stage with luminaries such as President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, former President Bill Clinton, Meryl Streep, Katy Perry, Kerry Washington, Jennifer Lopez, Carol Burnett, Sir Elton John, Mariah Carey, Shonda Rhimes, and many more.

Combining her gift of humor with humanitarian efforts, Goldberg has raised over 20 million dollars for non-profits around the country in the fight for marriage equality, LGBT rights, women’s health, and HIV and AIDS education and prevention. As the youngest child in a single parent household run by a Jewish mother in which two of three kids are gay, Goldberg helps keep most of the comedy venues and half of the psychotherapists in the country in business.

For more information on Dana Goldberg visit www.danagoldberg.com

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2023 GREATER CINCINNATI HRC STEERING COMMITTEE

Steering Committee Co-Chairs

Joshua Kayes

Vincenzo Volpe

Community Engagement (PACE)

David Orban Co-Chair

Joshua Kayes Co-Chair

Vincenzo Volpe Co-Chair

Tess Klibanoff

Federal Club

Coilin Altman Co-Chair

RIck Chizmadia

Elizabeth Kennedy

Chase Rickey

Federal Club Council

Karen Morgan Co-Chair

Rick Ross Co-Chair

Rick Chizmadia

Marketing

Troy Henson Co-Chair

Nathan Beck

Maya Leaphat

Dinner Co-Chairs

Rod Hinton

Joshua Kaye

Elizabeth Kennedy

Chase Rickey

Workplace Equality

Mary McFarland Co-Chair

Lauren Duncan Co-Chair

Karen Morgan

Board of Directors

Karen Morgan

Board of Governors

Andrew Bare

Rick Chizmadia

Troy Henson

Elizabeth Kennedy

Pam Kravetz

Chase Rickey

Jordan Young

Members at Large

Eric Anderson

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Joshua Kayes

Membership Outreach & Volunteer Engagement (MOVE)

Monica Choudury Co-Chair

Andrea Adams Co-Chair

Andrew Bare

Mike Daniels

GREATER CINCINNATI FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT

JAY DOWNS After Party/Dance

SOUNDHOUSE founder Jay Downs has over 20 years of experience moving dancefloors. From multiple long-standing residencies at premiere nightclubs, traveling the US developing music formats for nightclubs and entertainment venues, training DJs and entertainment staff, and countless events from the most “underground” parties and festivals to the poshest of weddings, corporate, and private events.

BROOKS SOLLOUM Reception Musician

Brooks T. Salloum (they/them) is a Double Bassist and singer-songwriter based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They hold a bachelor’s degree and impending master’s degree in music performance from UC’s College-Conservatory of Music and currently teach at the youth orchestra program, MYCincinnati. Combining double bass with voice, guitar, and a looping pedal, Brooks creates a multi-genre musical experience that is sure to be remembered.

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GREATER CINCINNATI HRC EMERITUS LEADERSHIP ALUMNI

GOVERNORS EMERITUS

Karen Aronoff Bader

Nicholas Ball

Frank Caliguri

Jeff Caywood

Jon Groppe

Ron Hirth

Michael Moore

Natalie MacDonald

Ryan Messer

Steve Newsome

Cathy Sarky

Kristin Shrimplin

Eddie Wagner

Aaron Weiner

Andrew Winters

2008

GALA CO-CHAIR EMERITUS (in order of service)

Ryan Messer

Chad Nielson

Cathy Sarky

Mark Wilson

Julia Wesselkamper

Scott Farmer

Karen Morgan

Aaron Weiner

Rick Chizmadia

Karen Aerts Harmon

Richard Cooke

Aftab Pureval

Eric Anderson

Pam Kravetz

Jordan young

GREATER CINCINNATI HRC PAST AWARDEES

Scott Knox, HRC Leadership Award

2009

Karen Aronoff, HRC Leadership Award

Jeff Caywood, HRC Leadership Award

2010

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, A Johnson and Johnson Company, Corporate Equality Award

Macy’s Inc. Corporate Equality Award

2011

P & G Corporate Equality Award

Joseph Rigotti, David C. Crowley Leadership Award

2012

Lexis Nexis, Corporate Equality Award

Brown-Forman, Corporate Equality Award

Caracole, David C. Crowley Leadership Award

2013

Thompson Hine, Corporate Equality Award

M. Freeman Durham, David C. Crowley Leadership Award

GE Avaiation’s GLBTA Alliance, LGBT Affinity Group of the Year Award

2014

Humana, Corporate Equality Award

Cincinnati Public Schools, David C. Crowley Leadership

Award

P & G Gable, LGBT Affinity Group of the Year Award

Paula Ison, Community Leadership Award

2015

Frost, Brown Todd, Corporate Equality Award

Kroger, LGBT Affinity Group of the Year Award

Chris Seelbach, David C. Crowley Leadership Award

2016

General Electric, Corporate Equality Award

Fifth Third Bank, Corporate Equality Award

Lighthouse Youth Services, David C. Crowley Leadership Award

2017 Convergys, Corporate Equality Award

Gerhardstein & Branch CO. LPA, David C Crowley Leadership Award.

2018

Children’s Hospital Transgender Clinic, Corporate Equality Award

Scott E. Knox, David C. Crowley Leadership Award

Hal Sparks, HRC Ally for Equality Award

2019

U.S. Bank Spectrum, LGBTQ Affinity Award

Michael Chanak, David C. Crowley Leadership Award

Nathan Lee, HRC Ally for Equality Award

2020

Kroger, LGBTQ Affinity Award

Cheryl Eagleston, David C. Crowley Leadership Award

Aneesh Sheth, HRC Visibility Award

2022

Michael Cotrell, David C. Crowley Leadership Award

FEDERAL CLUB AND FEDERAL CLUB COUNCIL

INVESTING IN LGBTQ EQUALITY

Welcome to the Greater Cincinnati Dinner! Think about why you’re here. Are you here on a corporate ticket? Do you have a friend on the Gala or Steering Committee? Have you been involved for years or is this your first HRC event? Whatever the reason, we’re glad you’re here -- with us -- because our work is so important and there’s never been a more urgent time to step up.

The Federal Club is a very important, long-term giving program that starts at a minimum of $100 a month. If you are not a Federal Club member, we are asking you to become a member now! By joining the Federal Club, you are joining the ranks of LGBTQ equality leaders as a driving force at the heart of our movement.

If you can afford a larger investment in this work, we encourage you to consider becoming a Federal Club Council member. The Federal Club Council is comprised of donors making annual gifts starting at $5,000. Federal Club Council members (also known as HRC’s major donors) have the option of designating their gifts to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. As the HRC Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity, gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Your investment in equality could not come at a more critical time in our fight for full equality for everyone, everywhere. Radical anti-LGBTQ forces in the White House, Congress and in state houses across the country are determined to undo the progress we’ve made.

At the federal and state level, your support will help to fight multiple efforts to legalize discrimination against our community. Some of these efforts seek to not only legalize discrimination, but also to force states to embrace harmful “conversion therapy”; to invalidate local non-discrimination ordinances that protect LGBTQ people; and to punish transgender people for simply using the restroom.

To members of our families, our friends and allies – we ask you to join us tonight in expanding and diversifying our membership. There will never be a better time to join us than right now.

You can join us by using the Federal Club pledge cards provided on your table, or contacting us at FedClub@ hrc.org, or using our convenient secure online site to become a Federal Club member at www.hrc.org/FCJoin. To our current dedicated Federal Club and Federal Club Council members – THANK YOU for your generous support! Our progress toward LGTBQ equality would not be where it is today without the long-term, generous support from our Federal Club members. We hope you will consider increasing your generous monthly contribution this evening to help us fight the battles that are coming our way.

FEDERAL CLUB COUNCIL

President’s Council

$100,000-$249,999 Annual Gift

Speaker’s Council

$50,000-$99,999 Annual Gift

Ambassador’s Council

$25,000-$49,999 Annual Gift

Capitol Council

$15,000-$24,999 Annual Gift

Senate Council

$10,000-$14,999 Annual Gift

House Council

$5,000-$9,999 Annual Gift

FEDERAL CLUB

Congressional Circle Plus

$2,400-$4,999 Annual Gift

Congressional Circle

$1,200-$2,399 Annual Gift

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. We are now working tirelessly to pass the Equality Act, which will soon head to the U.S. Senate for consideration, fight back against a multitude of anti-LGBTQ+ legis-lation in states nationwide and ensure everyone in our community is treated with dignity and respect. While our opponents are emboldened and on the attack, the Human Rights Campaign and our grass-roots army of more than 3.2 million members and supporters are energetically defending the rights we’ve gained and ramping up our fight for full equality across the board.

ANTI-EQUALITY LEADERS AND LEGISLATION

The alarming spate of anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced across the country in 2020 has continued to surge in 2021. These include bills that would prohibit transgender youth from receiving genderaffirming care and bills that would prohibit transgender youth from participating in sports. This wave of anti-transgender legislation harkens back to the surge of anti-transgender bathroom bills that hit state legislatures in 2016, including North Carolina’s HB2. We remain committed to aggressively fighting these threats to equality by those who seek to undermine our rights. HRC will do whatever it takes to protect the rights and fundamental equality of every LGBTQ+ person in this country.

BU ILDING A ND DEMONSTR AT ING POLITICAL P OWER

HRC’s decades-long work to build political power has uniquely positioned us to reach LGBTQ+ and ally voters who prioritize equality on the ballot, also known as Equality Voters. HRC has identified 57 million Equality Voters nationwide who, if they turn out to vote, will support pro-equality candidates. HRC’s early and sustained year-round engagement in battleground states like Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin bolstered historic turnout in 2018 and 2020 producing pro-equality outcomes at every level of government. In 2019, HRC’s mobilization of Equality Voters in Virginia, where lawmakers had repeatedly blocked proequality bills over many years, produced groundbreaking progress for LGBTQ+ Americans in the South. These victories led to the Virginia Values Act becoming law, making Virginia the first state in the South to advance statewide nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people.

ADVANCING EQUALITY IN OUR DAILY LIVES

The HRC Foundation improves the lives LGBTQ+ people by building understanding and shaping the public debate of LGBTQ+ people and the challenges they face through innovative research and public education campaigns. We also change the policies and practices in the institutions that shape our everyday lives (hospitals, schools, workplaces, and more) and empower strategic partners, community advocates, and allies through convenings and capacity-building. Guided by these theories of change and seeking to prioritize work impacting those who are multiply marginalized, we have 11 cuttingedge programs advancing equality in the U.S. and beyond.

All Children - All Families is the only national program dedicated to LGBTQ+ inclusion in child welfare (foster care and adoption agencies) that provides resource development, technical assistance and training.

Public Education & Research produces written resources and conducts original quantitative and qualitative research exploring the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people.

Global Partnerships provides capacity-building and leadership development opportunities to LGBTQ+ advocates from around the world to strengthen movements and advance global LGBTQ+ equality.

HBCU Program is the only national project that partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities on establishing an LGBTQ+-inclusive campus climate.

Health & Aging provides resources and training to help thousands of healthcare facilities adopt inclusive policies and practices to better serve LGBTQ+ patients and employees.

HIV & Health Equity develops public education and capacitybuilding programs to address the disproportionate impact of HIV on Black and Latinx communities.

Religion & Faith provides faith leaders with opportunities and tools to stand up for equality even as opponents attempt to weaponize faith against LGBTQ+ people.

Transgender Justice Initiative leads economic empowerment programs, capacity-building initiatives, community engagement efforts, and public safety education campaigns that combat the discrimination faced by transgender people.

Welcoming Schools is the only bias-based bullying prevention program in the nation to provide LGBTQ+-specific training and resources with an intersectional lens, developed for use in elementary schools.

Workplace Equality advances equality for LGBTQ+ workers through the adoption and implementation of inclusive policies, practices, and benefits in the U.S. and beyond.

Youth Well-Being provides professional development to over 5,000 youth-serving professionals annually, through the annual Time to THRIVE conference, webinars, participation at major national convenings, and by amplifying the stories of HRC Youth Ambassadors. The program also convenes HRC’s Parents for Transgender Equality Council.

HA N K YOU

CAMPAIG N

FOUNDATION

salutes our Foundation Partners with our heartfelt thanks.

Airbnb Anonymous

Assurant

AT&T

Bank of America

Black Tie Dinner, Inc.

Brighthouse Financial

Carlson Family Foundation

Centene Corporation

Cerner

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Coca-Cola Foundation, The Collingwood Foundation

Danaher Foundation

David Bohnett Foundation

E.Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter

Foundation

Electronic Arts

ESPN

Everytown for Gun Safety

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Google

Guidewire

Home Depot

Heyday Foundation

IKEA

TJP Morgan Chase

Kors Le Pere Foundation, The Levi Strauss & Co.

Lyft, inc.

Match.com

MetLife Foundation

Morningstar Foundation, The

National Education Association

NortonLifeLock

Open Society Foundations

PepsiCo Foundation, The Pfizer

PhRMA

PVH

Rockefeller Foundation

Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust

SiriusXM

S&P Foundation

State Farm

T-Mobile

Toyota

Twitter UPS Foundation

USAA

United Airlines

U.S. Bank

Vanguard Group Foundation

Verizon

ViiV Healthcare

WarnerMedia

Zendesk

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation works to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to care for their families, earn a living and live open, honest and safe lives at home, at work and in the community. The HRC Foundation is a non-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

For more information about our work, visit www.hrc.org/Foundation

October 26, 2021.

Transgender and non-binary people are your neighbors, co-workers, family members and friends. And when you or your friends and family are the targets of hate, violence and discrimination, you act.

The Human Rights Campaign is actively working to advocate for the rights and lives of the transgender and non-binary community–but we all must do more–can we count you in?

As LGBTQ+ people and allies, we have a responsibility to fight for EVERYONE in our movement. Now is the time to get loud, get visible, and spread awareness on behalf of transgender and non-binary people. So please take the actions below–but don’t stop there.

The more people who show they care, including allies and trans and non-binary people who speak up for the most marginalized in our community, the more hearts and minds we will change.

Sign the Pledge and Impact Change

The first step in voicing your support for the trans and non-binary community is to sign your name to the Count Me In pledge. By taking this action, you’re sending a message that you vow to go out of your way to raise awareness and uplift the lives of our trans and non-binary friends and family.

Contact State Legislators

State legislatures are attacking LGBTQ+ folks, particularly trans people, left and right. Show antiequality legislators that we won’t tolerate any more bullying and discrimination.

Request and Show Off Your Sticker

Display your special edition HRC sticker on your car, laptop, water bottle — no matter where you put it, you’ll be saying you support our trans community.

Spread the Word On Social Media

Post these image shares on your social media channels and update your profile photos and let your networks know you believe in a more just and equitable world for trans folks — full stop.

Provide Inclusive Books to an At-Need Library

Your contribution will provide a set of three books to a Title 1 school or community library serving multiply marginalized populations across the country.

Share a Voice Message of Support

State legislatures are targeting trans kids. Text HEART to 472-472 to share a public message of support for trans youth and show you’re fighting for them.

(Msg&dataratesmayapply. Recurring msgs. TxtSTOP2quit. HELP4info.)

Let Kids Play

Rebekah is a 14-year-old girl who loves school, reading, hanging out with her friends and playing field hockey. But lawmakers across the country are trying to pass laws that would prohibit Rebekah from playing sports with other girls.

Can we count you in?

Wear Your Support

From T-shirts to pins to socks to masks, you can show off your support for trans equality no matter where you are, who you’re with or what you’re doing.

Transgender Justice eNewsletter

Stay up to date on our Transgender Justice Initiative and what we’re doing to dismantle stigma and end the epidemic of violence against trans and gender non-conforming people.

GIVE THE GIFT OF EQUALITY

This year, celebrate your loved ones, holidays or other special occasions by giving the gift of equality! Gift a membership to the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, host a fundraiser to benefit our work, sign up for our wedding registry or donate in someone’s memory! Each donation includes an HRC membership and furthers the fight for full LGBTQ+ equality.

GOAL HRC MEMBER

HOST A FUNDRAISER FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY, GRADUATION, PRIDE OR MO RE

DONATE YOUR WEDDING REGISTRY

GIVE A MEMBERSHIP

FOR HOLIDAYS & SPECIAL OCCASIO NS

FLY A FLAG DONATE IN HONOR OR ME MO RY O F SOMEONE

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Celebrating a special occasion and looking to further LGBTQ+ equality? Join our over 3.2 million supporters today by giving the gift of membership, hosting a fundraiser, donating your wedding registry to HRC and more!

TRANSGENDER INCLUSION

IN THE WORKPLACE

OF THOSE RATED ON HRC FOUNDATION’S 2021 CEI…

99%

of CEI-rated employers explicitly include gender identity as a part of their non-discrimination policy.

49% of CEI-rated employers allow employees the option to selfidentify as LGBTQ+ in anonymous employee engagement surveys or as part of data collection on confidential employee forms or in the HRIS system.

94 %

600+

OF FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES have non-discrimination protections that include gender identity, UP FROM 3% IN 2002.

major employers have adopted workplace gender transition guidelines.

Over its 19-year history, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index has been the driving force for the adoption of equitable workplace policies, practices and benefits for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in the United States and beyond. Participating companies know that building an LGBTQ+-inclusive workplace is not just the right thing to do, it is also the best business decision and allows companies to attract, retain and engage top talent. Their commitment to building inclusion has only strengthened over the past year, with a record-breaking number of corporations achieving top marks.

91%

of all CEI-rated businesses offer transgenderinclusive health insurance coverage, up from 0 in 2002 and 22 times as many businesses as 12 years ago.

87%

of all CEI-rated businesses offer transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage while also eliminating blanket exclusions for medically necessary care in all other employer-sponsored plans.

PLATINUM GE P & G

For 30 years, P&G has proudly stood for LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion.

We aspire to create a world where respect and inclusion are the cornerstones of our culture; where equal access and opportunity to learn, grow, succeed and thrive are available to everyone.

We are committed to doing the work to make this a reality.

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Live your truth, loud and proud. We’ll be here if you need a microphone.

FROST BROWN TODD HILLENBRAND I-HEART MEDIA

Dinsmore stands with the Human Rights Campaign in the mission to address the issues impacting every lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer American. We are committed to diversity, equity and

DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP

We are a national, full-service law firm with offices coast to coast. 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

inclusion in how we do business and throughout our firm. We’re proud of our Cincinnati attorneys who are active in the campaign.

SCAN TO LEARN MORE.

BRONZE

ALTAFIBER (CINCINNATI BELL)

CINTAS

COLDWELL BANKER

EQUITAS HEALTH

FIFTH THIRD BANK

FIS GLOBAL (WORDPAY)

GoDutch

KEY BANK

LIVING WITH CHANGE

MERRIL LYNCH (BANK OF AMERICA)

OXFORD TITLE/COMEY & SHEPHERD & FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE

PLANNED PARENTHOOD

PRYSMIAN GROUP

PURE ROMANCE

SYNCHRONAY BANK

Cintas is READY™ to make an impact.

We are proud to support the HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN

Cintas is honored to partner with the Human Rights Campaign and salutes the outstanding contributions they provide to our community.

BONDS BUILD A BETTER COMMUNITY.

A strong community creates a bond between us all. It fosters friendship, respect, and wellbeing. And most importantly, we accomplish more together. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor the HRC Greater Cincinnati Dinner.

diverse perspectives. one vision.

At KeyBank, diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of our corporate fabric. In everything we do, we support a culture where every person feels included, empowered, and valued. This commitment is reflected throughout our business, from the teammates we hire to the clients we serve.

KeyBank is honored to support Human Rights Campaign.

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Assistant Vice President

Senior Financial Advisor

513.985.5865

andrew.cencula@ml.com

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Investment products: Are Not FDIC Insured Are Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value © 2022 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved.

THE FIRST CONSTRUCTION FIRM NAMED A BEST PLACE TO WORK BY THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN

Turner Construction is proud to support the Human Rights Campaign of Greater Cincinnati

Live your truth, loud and proud.

We’ll be here if you need a microphone.

MAPLE KNOLL

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

JOSEPH AUTO GROUP

MESSER CONSTRUCTION

COLDWELL BANKER - MEGAN STACEY GROUP

CINCINNATI MEN’S CHORUS

WLWT TV 5

INCLUSION LIVES HERE INNOVATION LIVES HERE IMPACT LIVES HERE

PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN

CINCINNATI MEN’S CHORUS CONGRATULATES HRC ON ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL DINNER

FRIENDS

May 20&21, 2023 at Memorial Hall

Whether it be one or one thousand (via Twitter), ya gotta have ‘em! From “Thank You for Being a Friend” to “I Write Sins, not Tragedies,” friendships have been revered and condemned. Some last a moment, some a lifetime. With a surprise special guest, we will sing of those bonds that transcend family ties!

CINCINNATIMENSCHORUS.ORG

JOSEPH AUTO GROUP

The HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN

salutes our National Partner based in the CINCINNATI area.

THANK YOU

At Amazon, we’re committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and equity for our employees, customers, and neighbors.

We're proud to support HRC's work building a future that is inclusive, diverse, and accessible to all.

Along life’s journey let’s travel together.

American Airlines is a longstanding partner of the Human Rights Campaign. American is a proud advocate for LGBTQ rights in the Twin Cities and beyond.

Diversity is a key component at Northrop Grumman - a proud Platinum sponsor of the Human Rights Campaign.

Underwriting Equality Through Action:

• Signing amici curiae in support of LGBTQ+ rights for workers

• Partnering with HRC to share stories, experiences, and resources

• Maintaining top scores on the Corporate Equality Index, the HRC Foundation’s annual scorecard assessing LGBTQ+ workplace equality, for the third year in a row

• Providing financial support to organizations promoting equality, including the National Black Justice Coalition and the Transgender Law Center

• Promoting diversity across our own ecosystem through a dedicated effort to increase gender representation on our portfolio companies’ boards

• Creating an inclusive environment through signage in our offices that encourages employees and guests to use the restroom that bests fits their gender expression

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SILVER Cox

BRONZE

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