2023 HRC Austin Dinner Program Book

Human Rights Campaign Austin Dinner

Saturday, January 21, 2023

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List cur rent as of 12/7/22

*Updated as of 12/7/22

WELCOME LETTER

Thank you for joining us for the 2023 HRC Austin Dinner.

This evening is a time for reflection, community, celebration, and commitment. Whether this is your first time at an HRC Austin Dinner or your twentieth - we hope this evening is memorable, meaningful, and transformational.

Without Exception, we will...

... reflect and remember those gone from us.

...think about the consequences of elections and celebrate our hard work and the hard-won victories of so many LGBTQ+ and pro-equality candidates.

...relish in the feeling we create when we occupy space together, where everyone is accepted and affirmed. Our HRC community at its best.

...commit to the continued work of HRC; sharing our time, talent, and treasure. Making this work possible and continuing the legacy of those who came before. We will not go back.

...and resolve to continue the fight for equality – Without Exception - in all of the places where we live and work, learn and grow, love and are loved.

2023 HRC Austin Dinner Co-Chair

2023 HRC Austin Dinner Co-Chair

Sam Slate

John Aquino

COMEDIAN Dana Goldberg

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, Goldberg 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

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.

Erica Sullivan

HONOREE

Erica Sullivan is an Olympic Silver Medalist in the 1500m freestyle at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. After mental health struggles through losing her father and coming out as gay she decided to defer school in hopes that she would make the Olympic Team. She currently attends University of Texas, Austin and is majoring in Radio, Television, Film in hopes of going into directing.

Everybody.

At Apple, we’re committed to using our voice to advocate for LGBTQ+ people and the freedoms they deserve. Because we believe everybody should have the right to be free from discrimination. We proudly support the Human Rights Campaign and stand with you to build a better future.

HRCNATIONALDINNER.ORG/RAFFLE

Participants must be legal residents of the United States, age 21 or older, and possess a valid driver’s license in order to enter. Raffle entry ends when 1500 tickets are sold or 2/1/23, which ever is sooner. Official Rules, prize description and odds disclosure may be obtained at www.hrcnationaldinner.org/raffle. Sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, a charitable corporation incorporated in the District of Columbia and registered as a 501(c)(3) entity. Vehicle is shown with optional equipment and is not actual prize vehicle. All proceeds from the raffle will be put towards the charitable endeavors of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Money given to HRCF is not tax deductible if exchanged for a raffle ticket. Winner must take delivery of prize from the automobile dealership designated by Lexus. The winner must comply with all applicable laws and pay all income tax, sales tax, license, title and registration fees and any other costs and/or third party fees associated with acceptance and use of the raffle prize, including without limitation any travel or transportation costs associated with winning the Vehicle. By law, HRCF will provide the raffle winner with an appropriate Internal Revenue Service Form W-2G that will indicate the raffle winner has received income in the amount of the fair market value of the Vehicle and collect the required federal income tax. HRCF reserves the right to modify or cancel this promotional event/raffle at any time. No Human Rights Campaign employees or spouses, Human Rights Campaign Foundation employees or spouses or Lexus employees or the immediate families of Lexus employees may participate. Licensed by Office of Lottery and Charitable Games. © 2022 HRCF. The odds of winning are 1:1500. Aggregate value of the prize: $50,000. Winner need not be present to win. *Ratings achieved using the required premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher. If premium fuel is not used, performance will decrease. ©2022 Lexus.

Innovation Begins with Inclusion

Intel is proud to reflect the diverse voices it takes to push possible forward. Together, we are shaping the future of tech.

To learn more, visit intel.com/diversity

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Inclusion is our culture and our commitment

At Nationwide®, we are honored to partner with the Human Rights Campaign in support of their mission to advance LGBTQ+ equality. We share a commitment to inclusion and we’re passionate about a workplace of belonging that embraces the uniqueness of each of us.

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The most impactful way to support HRC is through a monthly gift, because you will help fuel HRC’s fight for FULL equality all year long.

Your ongoing monthly support will provide critical resources to fight back against anti-LG BTQ+ bills, expand and protect our pro-equality Congress in 2022, invest more deeply in our grassroots efforts with strategic organizing in key districts, keep pressure to pass the Equality Act in the U.S. Senate and continue to show up and fight for the multiply marginalized in our community and country.

Thank you for supporting HRC and for staying with us in the fight. Together, we are an unstoppable force for change! Join Now

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

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.

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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.

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.

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We all bring our own backgrounds and our own strength. That’s what makes our work special. Be a part of it.

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TRANSGENDER INCLUSION

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

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.

EXTRA EMPOWERED. EXTRA INSPIRING.

At Lexus, it’s our honor to be a proud National Corporate Partner of HRC and champion of equity and empowerment for the LGBTQ+ community. We wish everyone an extra special HRC National Dinner.

Celebrating everyone’s unique magic.

At Cox, inclusion is much more than a word. It’s at the very core of our values. We thrive on what makes us different, empowering our people, clients and communities to build a better future for the next generation. No two employees look or think the same. And we prefer it that way!

Learn how we’re united by our uniqueness at coxenterprises.com/inclusion.

Robinson, Cox Communications

TOGETHER WE ARE MOVING TOWARD EQUALITY AND EXCELLENCE

From its inception, the Human Rights Campaign has been a fundamental, proactive force raising the standards of equality and opportunity for LGBTQ individuals. Shell has long recognized that a fully inclusive workplace allows our employees and our business to flourish. That’s why we’re a longtime National Corporate Partner of the HRC. www.shell.us/getconnected

PepsiCo is proud to be a long-standing National Corporate Partner of the Human Rights Campaign. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is simultaneously a moral and a business imperative. We are proud to have a long history of supporting our LGBTQ+ employees and consumers

Opportunity for all.

When we work to facilitate a diverse, inclusive workforce, we unlock our creative spirit and create the tomorrow we wish to see. For everyone.

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Everybody.

At Apple, we’re committed to using our voice to advocate for LGBTQ+ people and the freedoms they deserve. Because we believe everybody should have the right to be free from discrimination. We proudly support the Human Rights Campaign and stand with you to build a better future.

Our differences propel us

Our diverse experiences and opinions inspire the novel approaches we need to amplify our impact. Collaborating as one team—learning from, challenging, and inspiring each other—propels us toward realizing our purpose.

Expanding the world's capacity to care.

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We’re di�erent in di�erent ways. But the same in one. Every single one of us has a heart.

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