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DEAR FRIENDS
On behalf of the HRC Chicago Steering Committee and our amazing Dinner Committee, we are thrilled to welcome you here tonight for the Human Rights Campaign Chicago Annual Fall Dinner. This event is one of the largest LGBTQ+ gatherings in the Midwest, and the funds raised here tonight are critical in the fight to push back against hate and discrimination, to not only imagine a world in which we are all free to live and love as our most authentic selves, but to make this vision a reality. This work and this vision would not be possible without YOU: our guests, corporate partners, auction donors, table captains, and our dedicated volunteers & HRC Staff Partners.
To be clear, this work is more crucial now than ever before. The fight for true equality is a persistent and consistent pursuit against exclusionary policies, and dangerous rhetoric that threatens the safety of our community. We’ve seen unprecedented attacks against LGBTQ+ people across the country from extremist politicians. Our community is living in a state of emergency. But we won’t stop fighting back not now, not ever.
This past April our Steering Committee gathered in Washington, DC with more than 240 HRC members from across the country to call on our representatives in Congress. As a cohort, we shared our stories and made two asks clear: Stop spreading hate about our community. And pass the Equality Act. We must protect the progress we’ve made on LGBTQ+ equality, while continuing to fight for equal rights protections across the country. HRC is working tirelessly on the ground in DC, and across the country, funded by supporters like you. HRC Chicago’s membership and annual dinner are key contributors to funding the ongoing fight for equality.
Tonight, we gather to celebrate the good, hard work we’ve all put into climbing this great hill towards equality. We recognize and honor those who fight for the rights of others, and uplift those around them. Together, we will celebrate our successes, and rededicate ourselves to the work ahead. Strengthened by our joyful community and moral convictions, we will continue to work together towards achieving true equality for all.
In solidarity, HRC CHICAGO DINNER CO-CHAIRS
SARA ORGAN she her hers
DREW DAVIS he him his
JOANN KILLACKEY she her hers
AMANDA GORMAN, THE HILL WE CLIMB
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STEPHEN LEWIS & E.PATRICK JOHNSON
SUGARFIX DENTAL
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TEATRO ZINZANI
THREE AVENUES BOOKSHOP
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UNDERTHINGS CHICAGO
UNITED AIRLINES
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WALTER E SMITHE
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WINDY CITY CERAMICS
WINES FOR HUMANITY
SPECIAL THANKS
JULIE ANDERTON
Federal Club Liaison, DEI Liaison, Board of Governors
STACY AMBROZICH
Membership Outreach Co-Chair
ETHAN ASHMORE Communications Committee
CORINNE CARLSON
Political Action & Community Engagement Committee
KAREN CIELO
Political Action & Community Engagement Committee
ARI CRAVEN
Digital Engagement, Designer, Communications Committee
NICOLE COSTANTINI
Membership Outreach Co-Chair
DREW DAVIS
Event Co-Chair, Corporate Committee
KAREN DETORO
Federal Club Co-Chair
BYRON HOOVER
Governor Emeritus
CATHERINE KILLACKEY Communications Committee
JOANN KILLACKEY
Event Co-Chair, Table Captain Committee, Volunteer Engagement Committee, Board of Governors
KEVIN KISER
Political Action & Community Engagement Chair, Communications Committee
ADAM LANTER
Federal Club Co-Chair
HOWARD LEE
Event Design
STEPHEN J. LEWIS
Communications Committee, Digital Engagement Lead, Auction Committee
VERA MANDILOVICH
Communications Committee, Day-of Volunteer
SEAN MCCOLLIGAN
Table Captain Committee, Volunteer Lead
TORY MITCHELL
Dinner Program Liaison, Corporate Engagement Liaison, Area Representative, Board of Governors
SARA ORGAN
Event Co-Chair, Communications Committee
NURÍ PAZOL
Digital Engagement, Creative Lead, Communications Committee
DAVID PRINCE
Membership Outreach Liaison, Volunteer Engagement, Auction Committee, Board of Governors
SHYAM RAJADHYAKSHA
Political Action & Community Engagement Committee
TAYLOR SCHMIDT Communications Committee
JESSICA BRAND-REID
Political Action & Community Engagement Committee
Along life’s journey, let’s travel together.
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OUR BOARD OF GOVERNORS
JULIE ANDERTON she · her · hers
VICE-CHAIR OF THE BOARD; D.E.I.B. LEAD; LIAISON TO FEDERAL CLUB AND THE POLITICAL & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT julie@hrcchicago.org
Originally from Pennsylvania, with a stop in Indiana, Julie relocated to Chicago in 2012 to be close to her sister, Rose, and become the ‘best aunt ever’ to her now four wonderful nieces and nephews! She had previously volunteered in Indiana with HRC from 2005 – 08, where she was part of several committees (membership, diversity, political, volunteer and communications) and served on the Board of Governors. She also served as the Vice-Chair of Indiana Equality. Knowing that volunteering with HRC connected her with the best friends ever, she joined the HRC Chicago Steering Committee and the Board of Governors in 2016. Julie has served as Membership Outreach Co-Chair and is currently the Board Liaison for Federal Club, a Co-Chair of the Chicago Dinner Silent Auction, and serves on the National Executive Committee as a Board Development Co-Chair. Julie is a Lead Engineer at Salesforce (since 2012), and her entire career has been focused in the software industry. She lives in Roscoe Village with her girlfriend, Nicole, Nicole’s father, Mick, and four furry kiddos.
`TORY MITCHELL he · him · his AREA REPRESENTATIVE; LIAISON TO DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT, DINNER, AND CORPORATE COMMITTEES tmitchell@hrcchicago.org
Tory began volunteering with HRC in 2016 as a part of the Dinner Program General Volunteer Team. After a successful foray into the world of HRC, Tory joined the Steering Committee in 2017, first serving as a member of the Membership Outreach and Volunteer Engagement Committees. He took on the role of Dinner Co-Chair in 2018 and 2019, as well as joining the National Board of Governors. Tory now serves as Area Representative, Dinner Program Liaison and Corporate Liaison.
DAVID PRINCE he · him · his LIAISON TO MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEES, STEERING COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR david.prince@hrcchicago.org
David has been a member of the Chicago Steering Committee for six years. He currently serves on the Chicago Board of Governors as Board Liaison for the Membership Outreach. He has served as a Chicago Dinner Silent Auction Co-Chair for the past three years. His commitment to HRC began as a way to give back to those who came before him. Along the way, he has formed deep friendships with his peers. David also works as a Director of Product in the Property-Techechnology industry, and is a Real Estate Broker with Main Street Real Estate Group.
JOANN
KILLACKEY she · her · hers
LIAISON TO VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT AND DINNER CO-CHAIR jkillackey@hrcchicago.org
JoAnn began volunteering with HRC in 2021, joining the Steering committee the following year. In 2023, she took on the role of Dinner Co-Chair, and she is proud to be co-chairing the dinner again this year. JoAnn is a staunch ally, deeply committed to fighting for equality and protecting LGBTQ+ youth. Before joining HRC, JoAnn was a crisis counselor for the Trevor Project. JoAnn also serves as Volunteer Engagement Co-Chair, which is a natural fit with her passion for connecting people with the mission of HRC and finding ways to best engage our volunteers’ skills and talents in the fight for full equality.
DR. ROBERT GAROFALO
COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD
Robert Garofalo MD, MPH (he him his) is a Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago and the founding Chief of the Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine at Lurie Children’s Hospital. He also directs its Adolescent HIV and Gender Development Programs. With over 25 years of experience in adolescent health, HIV medicine, and sexual and gender minority youth health, he played a key role in establishing the Broadway Youth Center in 2004.
Dr. Garofalo has been a Principal Investigator on 20 NIH research grants and a Co-Investigator on 30 more. He has led research on LGBTQ youth health, developing four CDC-recognized HIV prevention interventions. His recent work includes HIV outcomes among young sexual and gender minority men in Nigeria. In 2010, he was appointed to the National Academy of Science’s Committee on LGBT Health Issues.
A member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, he is a past President of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA). He is also the founding Editor-in-Chief of Transgender Health, with over 200 scholarly publications. Beyond academia, he co-authored When Dogs Heal (2021) and founded Fred Says, a non-profit that has donated over $1 million to support transgender youth and those impacted by HIV.
Everybody.
At Apple, we’re committed to using our voice to advocate for LGBTQ+ people and the freedoms they deser ve Because we believe ever ybody should have the right to be free from discrimination
We proudly suppor t the Human Rights Campaign and stand with you to build a better future.
THE GENDERCOOL PROJECT
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD
The GenderCool Project is a youth-led movement bringing positive change to the world. The Champions are helping replace misinformed opinions with positive experiences meeting transgender and non-binary youth who are thriving. What began as a national storytelling campaign has become a movement with global impact. Among the many ways GenderCool has shown leadership in the LGBTQ+ community, the Champions have advised media members and decision makers on the best practices when covering young transgender people, worked with Fortune 500 companies to help them prepare for the next-generation workforce and support their transgender employees, created resources for parents raising transgender children, and told their stories directly to millions of people in national outlets like ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and TODAY.
TRISTAN GEISER
CORPORATE CHAMPION FOR EQUALITY AWARD
Tristan Geiser (he him his) is the Product, Workflow, and Development Senior Consultant at CNA Insurance and the Chair of Link-USA’s Chicago Steering Committee. He has played a key role in expanding CNA’s Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG), driving a 17% increase in membership and facilitating the creation of 15 new job opportunities. Tristan’s leadership includes forging strategic partnerships with industry organizations and representing CNA at major events such as the Out & Equal Workplace Summit. With four years as External Operations Chair and continued service on the ERG board, his commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion is evident through his long-standing dedication and impactful leadership.
Google is proud to support the Human Rights Campaign in a shared pursuit of building a world where everyone belongs.
TABLE CAPTAINS
ALEXANDRE SCHLEIDER
ANDREW O’BRIEN-PENNEY
CHICAGO GAY MEN’S CHORUS
CONSTELLATION
CORE COLLECTIVE
DAVID PRINCE and HOWARD LEE
DONNA GALLAGHER
DREW DAVIS
EILEEN BOBEK
GOOGLE CHICAGO
GRACE and CATE KILLACKEY
HARRY BLAKE and DENNIS O’BRIEN
JOHN K. BARRY and DANIEL OTTO with BYRON HOOVER and JOHN LEHMANN III
JONATHAN SPRADLING
JOSHUA NEELY
JULIE ANDERTON and NICOLE CONSTANTINI
KAREN DETORO
KARLEE SOLOKO
KAYLA and EVAN REESE with DANNY HARPER and BRIAN SOCOL
KEITH PELTASON
LAURA TANNER
LISA and MALANIE VON HADEN
LURIE CHILDREN’S
MEGAN and LENNY FEINGOLD
MONTE ROACH and JULIE MOKDESSI
DR. ROBERT GAROFALO plus FRED SAYS
SARA and MIKE ORGAN
SARGENT and LUNDY
SHYAM RAJ and ADAM LANTER
STACY AMBROZICH with JUSTIN KOZIATEK
STEPHEN LEWIS and E. PATRICK JOHNSON
STEVEN DIEDERICH and MARK PRESENT
TERRA THERAPOS from THE GREEN ROOM SALON
TORY MITCHELL and NEO MITCHELL-SUN
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UNITEDHEALTH GROUP
OUR HONORARY POLITICAL COMMITTEE
Our Honorary Political Committee Members are public servants who stand with the Human Rights Campaign in striving to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. Their participation is voluntary and doesn’t constitute an endorsement by the Human Rights Campaign.
US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Representative Robin Kelly 2ND DISTRICT
Representative Delia Ramirez 3RD DISTRICT
Representative Sean Casten 6TH DISTRICT
Representative Jan Schakowsky 9TH DISTRICT
Representative Lauren Underwood 14TH DISTRICT
Representative Eric Sorensen 17TH DISTRICT
STATE OF ILLINOIS
Comptroller Susana Mendoza
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE
State Senator Javier Cervantes 1ST DISTRICT
State Senator Kimberly Lightford 4TH DISTRICT
State Senator Lakesia Collins 5TH DISTRICT
State Senator Laura Fine 9TH DISTRICT
State Senator Michael Kelly 15TH DISTRICT
State Senator Robyn Gabel 18TH DISTRICT
State Senator Graciela Guzmán 20TH DISTRICT
State Senator Adriane Johnson 30TH DISTRICT
ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
State Representative Lakesia Collins 5TH DISTRICT
State Representative Sonya Harper 6TH DISTRICT
State Representative Margaret Croke 12TH DISTRICT
State Representative Michael Kelly 15TH DISTRICT
State Representative Kevin Olickal 16TH DISTRICT
State Representative Robyn Gabel 18TH DISTRICT
State Representative Lindsey LaPointe 19TH DISTRICT
State Representative Laura Murphy 28TH DISTRICT
State Representative Will Guzzardi 39TH DISTRICT
State Representative Mary Beth Canty 54TH DISTRICT
METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT
Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis
COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Board President Toni Preckwinkle
Commissioner Donna Miller 6TH DISTRICT
Commissioner John Daley 11TH DISTRICT
Commissioner Josina Morita 13TH DISTRICT
Commissioner Kevin Morrison 15TH DISTRICT
CHICAGO CLERK
Anna Valencia
CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Ald. Pat Dowell 3RD WARD
Ald. Walter Burnett, Jr. 27TH WARD
Ald. Andre Vasquez, Jr. 40TH WARD
Ald. Timmy Knudsen 43RD WARD
Ald. Angela Clay 46TH WARD
Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth 48TH WARD
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BIG FREEDIA
HIP HOP ARTIST, CULTURAL INFLUENCER, AND PERFORMER
Known as the larger-than-life ambassador of New Orleans Bounce music, Big Freedia (she hers her) is a nationally recognized hip-hop artist, TV personality and cultural influencer.
The tireless mogul broke into television in 2013 with Fuse’s Big Freedia Bounces Back, released her memoir Big Freedia: God Save The Queen Diva in 2015, and is on track to open her very own Hotel Freedia in New Orleans in 2025. Her latest album Central City, released in June 2023, reaffirms her commitment to music as her first and primary love, combining influences of old-school hip-hop, brass marching bands, and futuristic production from the likes of Mannie Fresh, BlaqNmilD, and Gold Glove.
In addition to releasing her own critically acclaimed EPs, 3rd Ward Bounce (2018), Louder (2020), and Big Diva Energy (2021), Big Freedia, also known as the Queen of New Orleans Bounce, appeared on numerous high profile projects, including Beyoncé’s Grammy award-winning, Break My Soul and Formation, and on Drake’s Nice For What, where she brings her distinctive voice and signature catchphrases to all her work.
In June 2023, Big Freedia premiered the new TV show, Big Freedia Means Business , chronicling her triumphs in music, business, and life. The show follows her journey as an entrepreneur, through the process of opening her hotel while simultaneously developing her own line of cannabis, eyewear, and cosmetics.
Big Freedia is known for her infectious energy and personality. In 2019, she was the official host for the Met Gala IG Live Stream Red Carpet event and a host of 2021’s Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve TV celebration. Known by her fans as the “Queen Diva,” Big Freedia is a loud and proud advocate for racial and gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights.
In 2021, Big Freedia made Ebony’s Power 100 list. She has appeared on CBS This Morning, The Breakfast Club, The Problem with Jon Stewart, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Beat with Ari Melber, The Real, and more.
KATHRYN HAHN
HRC ALLY FOR EQUALITY AWARD
Kathryn Hahn (she hers her) can currently be seen in the Disney+ limited series Agatha All Along, reviving her celebrated character “Agatha Harkness” from the WandaVision spinoff as the title character. For WandaVision which she co-starred alongside Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, she received a 2021 Emmy Award nomination in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series.
Recently, Hahn wrapped production on the AppleTV+ comedy series The Studio, from Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and co-starring Rogen, Catherine O’Hara, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders and Bryan Cranston. The series is set against the backdrop of legacy Hollywood movie studio that is trying to survive in a world where it is increasingly difficult for art and commerce to live together.
Previously, Hahn starred in Hulu’s limited series Tiny Beautiful Things , based off the best-selling novel of the same title by Cheryl Strayed, as “Dear Sugar,” an anonymous advice columnist whose own life is falling apart. For her performance, she was nominated for a 2023 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series. as well as a for a 2024 Screen Actors Guild Award in the category of Outstanding Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series. Prior to that, Hahn was seen in Netflix’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, as a part of the ensemble cast featuring Daniel Craig, Janelle Monáe, Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, Leslie Odom Jr., Dave Bautista and Madelyn Cline. The film received a 2023 Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Picture, Musical/Comedy as well as 2023 Critics Choice Awards for Best Acting Ensemble and Best Comedy.
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Film credits include Tamara Jenkins’ Private Life, for which she received a Gotham Independent Film Award nomination; Phil Johnston and Rich Moore’s Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse and it’s sequel Spider Man: Across the Spider-Verse; Genndy Tartakovsky’s Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation; Max Winkler’s Flower ; Jon Lucas’s and Scott Moore’s A Bad Moms Christmas and Bad Moms; Matt Ross’s Captain Fantastic opposite Viggo Mortensen; Steven Brill’s The Do-Over ” alongside Adam Sandler and David Spade; Peter Bogdanovich’s She’s Funny That Way, alongside Imogen Poots, Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston; M. Night Shyamalan’s The Visit ; Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel’s The D Train; Brad Bird’s Tomorrowland opposite George Clooney; as well as Shawn Levy’s This is Where I Leave You. Additional credits include Jason Bateman’s, Bad Words , Ben Stiller’s The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, starring and directed by Ben Stiller and Rawson Marshall Thurber’s We’re the Millers , with Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis. Hahn also starred in Jill Soloway’s Afternoon Delight, which premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival and garnered her a 2013 Breakthrough Actor Gotham Award nomination. Other feature film credits include David Wain’s Wanderlust ; Jesse Peretz’s Our Idiot Brother ; James Brooks’ How Do You Know ; Neal Brennan’s The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard; Sam Mendes’s Revolutionary Road; Adam McKay’s Step Brothers; Robert Shaye’s The Last Mimzy ; Nancy Meyers’ The Holiday ; as well as Adam McKay’s Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.
On television, Hahn’s credits include Apple TV+ series The Shrink Next Door alongside Paul Rudd and Will Ferrell; Derek Cianfrance’s limited series I Know This Much is True, in which she co-stars with Mark Ruffalo; Tom Perrotta’s limited series Mrs. Fletcher ; Matthew Weiner’s anthology The Romanoffs , alongside Jay R. Ferguson, Annet Mahendru and Clea Duvall; Jill Soloway’s I Love Dick,” starring opposite Kevin Bacon. Additionally, she co-starred in multiple seasons of the Emmy Nominated Amazon original series Transparent created by Jill Soloway. For her portrayal of “Raquel Fein” in season three, she received a 2017 Emmy Award nomination in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series . Additional television credits include Showtime’s dark comedy Happyish opposite Steve Coogan. Hahn also guest-starred on the NBC hit show Parks & Recreation, as well as HBO’s Newsroom and Girls . Her previous roles include NBC’s Crossing Jordan, Four Kings , Hung and Free Agents . She also has lent her voice to the Apple TV+ animated series Cenral Park , FX’s Chozen” and Fox’s Bob’s Burgers and American Dad!
Hahn made her Broadway debut in the Tony-winning play Boeing-Boeing, alongside Bradley Whitford, Gina Gershon, Mary McCormack, Christine Baranski and Mark Rylance. BoeingBoeing won the 2008 Tony in the category of Best Revival of a Play. Additional theatre credits include Dead End, at the Ahmanson Theater and Huntington Theater Company; Ten Unknowns, at Huntington Theater Company; A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Chaucer in Rome and Camino Real, at Williamstown Mainstage; and Hedda Gabler at Williamstown/Baystreet.
Hahn received her Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University, her Masters in Fine Arts from Yale School of Drama, and an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Northwestern.
DANA GOLDBERG
COMEDIAN & AUCTIONEER
Dana Goldberg (she hers her) is a comedic powerhouse who has appeared on TBS, ABC, LOGO, and Last Comic Standing. A veteran performer with razor-sharp wit, she has captivated audiences at major events such as the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, The Comedy Festival produced by TBS and HBO, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Her quick humor and engaging stage presence have earned her fans across the U.S. and internationally.
A favorite on the comedy circuit, Goldberg is a true triple threat—excelling in comedy, hosting, and live auctioneering. Voted one of the “Top Five Funniest Lesbians in America,” Curve magazine calls her “one of the brightest lights in a stellar comedy landscape.” Advocate.com named her one of the top three LGBT comedians in the nation.
From headlining clubs, theaters, and festivals to emceeing high-profile events, Goldberg has shared the stage with luminaries like President Barack Obama, Meryl Streep, Katy Perry, and Sir Elton John.
Goldberg has helped raise over $20 million for nonprofits, advocating for marriage equality, LGBT rights, women’s health, and HIV/AIDS education and prevention. Growing up as the youngest child in a single-parent household with a Jewish mother and two gay siblings, her life experiences fuel her humor, keeping audiences—and therapists—laughing across the country.
For more information, visit danagoldberg.com. Human Rights Campaign Chicago 2024 Annual Dinner
KELLEY ROBINSON
HRC PRESIDENT
Kelley Robinson (she hers her) is the ninth president of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), making history as the first Black, queer woman to lead the organization. HRC is America’s largest civil rights group focused on achieving equality and liberation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people.
With over 15 years of experience, Robinson is widely respected for her leadership in creating and directing winning campaigns and programs. Prior to her role at HRC, she served as the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Action Fund, where she was at the forefront of fights for bodily autonomy, racial justice, and gender equity.
A dynamic leader, Robinson has dedicated her career to lifting up marginalized communities and building political power. She now leads HRC’s more than 3 million member advocates in the mission to create a world of fundamental fairness and equality for all.
STAND OUT, STAND PROUD
Nordstrom is honored to partner with the Human Rights Campaign in our celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and commitment to safeguarding equal rights for all.
Whoever you are, whomever you love—we see you, we hear you and we stand with you.
LAUREN UNDERWOOD
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE FROM 14TH DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (she hers her) represents Illinois’ 14th District, which she flipped from red to blue in 2018, defeating a four-term Republican incumbent and making history as the first Democrat to be re-elected in her district. She was the first person of color, first woman, and first millennial elected in IL-14, and at her swearing-in, she became the youngest Black woman to ever serve in Congress. Recently, Underwood broke new ground as the first Black woman since Shirley Chisholm in 1977 to hold a position in Democratic House Leadership.
As a registered nurse and public health expert, she has passed 18 bipartisan bills, demonstrating her effectiveness as a legislator. Health care access has been one of her core issues, with her Healthcare Affordability Act included in President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. She also cofounded the Black Maternal Health Caucus, introducing the Momnibus Act to address racial health disparities affecting Black mothers. Underwood holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and two master’s degrees from Johns Hopkins University.
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CVS Health
Danaher Foundation
David Bohnett Foundation
Enova International
Everytown for Gun Safety
Fortive Foundation
Fred Says
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Lyft, Inc.
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Walt Disney Company
Wells Fargo Foundation
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
Workday Foundation
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.
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We are LGBTQ+. We are Salesforce. And we won’t rest until there is #EqualityForAll. You belong.
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Course is FREE
Participants are paid $500 stipend ($50/week)
For LGBTQ+ Black & Brown and trans & non-binary young adults ages 18-30
Meets weekly for 10 weeks via ZOOM
Includes resume writing and job application support
Covers computer skills and digital literacy
Helps you SET GOALS and go to the Next Level
UNITED PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN.
The most impactful way to support H RC 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, invest more deeply in our grassroots efforts with strategic organizing in key districts, keep pressure to pass the Equality Act in Congress and continue to show up and fight for the multiply marginalized in our community and country.
Thank you for supporting H RC and for staying with us in the fight. Together, we are an unstoppable force for change!
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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.
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.
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.
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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TRANSGENDER INCLUSION
IN THE WORKPLACE
OF THOSE RATED ON HRC FOUNDATION’S
99%
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 %
2021 CEI… major employers have adopted workplace gender transition guidelines.
87% of CEI-rated employers explicitly include gender identity as a part of their non-discrimination policy.
OF FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES have non-discrimination protections that include gender identity, UP FROM 3% IN 2002.
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 re
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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.
600+ 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.
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.
GIVE A MEMBERSHIP GOAL HRC MEMBER
HOST A FUNDRAISER FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY, GRADUATION, PRIDE OR MO RE .. .
DONATE YOUR WEDDING REGISTRY
GIV E TH E GIF
FLY A FLAG
FOR HOLIDAYS & SPECIAL OCCASIO NS
DONATE IN HONOR OR ME MO RY O F SOMEONE
Celebrating a special occasion and looking to further LGBTQ+ equality? Join our over 3 million supporters today by giving the gift of membership, hosting a fundraiser, donating your wedding registry to HRC and more!
STARBUCKS is PROUD to PARTNER with the HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
Starbucks is dedicated to creating experiences and environments where everyone belongs and is respected. This includes our longstanding commitment to support and celebrate our partners (employees) including providing comprehensive benefits for part- and full-time partners, including affordable and inclusive healthcare coverage.
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.
B U IL DING A ND DEM ONS TR 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.
CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT IS A PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
Congratulations on making a difference across the world for LGBTQ+ communities. Thank you, HRC, for focusing on mobilizing those who envision a world strengthened by diversity, where our laws and society treat all people equally, including LGBTQ+ people and those who are multiply marginalized.
This is how our communities thrive
Energy is the force driving everything we do. So how can energy work harder?
Exelon, the nation’s largest family of energy companies, has the collective strength and innovative spirit to guide us to an accessible, equitable, clean energy future.
We’re leading initiatives and programs that serve our communities. We’re providing opportunities for small businesses and helping build a diverse workforce. And we’re ensuring that all customers get the safe and reliable energy they count on every day.
This is how we are delivering a better tomorrow for more than 10.5 million customers.
This is Exelon. This is energy at its best.
OUR DIFFERENCES MAKE US STRONGER
At Ross & dd's, we care about our Associates and the communities we serve. We are committed to building diverse teams and an inclusive culture that respects, values, and celebrates the diversity of backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us.
We learn and grow together when all perspectives and voices in our communities are seen and heard. In this spirit, we are proud to support the Human Rights Campaign in the pursuit of inclusion, diversity and true equality for all.
At Ecolab, we’re proud of our LGBTQ+ employees for their tenacity and diligence in helping to make Ecolab a top place to work. Our company and culture are thriving—all because of the remarkable work and diverse perspectives of our 48,000 associates worldwide. Together, we’re helping our world become cleaner, safer and healthier.
Our impact is strengthened by our unique backgrounds and experiences.
Own your future. Impact what matters.
Explore opportunities and join our talent network to stay connected with us at jobs.ecolab.com
Learn more about LGBTQ+ benefits in our LGBTQ+ Resources Guide on the Working Here page
Google is proud to support the Human Rights Campaign in a shared pursuit of building a world where everyone belongs.
Diverse teams lead to creative solutions
As part of building the next generation of leaders, Jenner & Block champions diversity and inclusion in our firm, our community and the legal profession.
STAND OUT, STAND PROUD
Nordstrom is honored to partner with the Human Rights Campaign in our celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and commitment to safeguarding equal rights for all.
Whoever you are, whomever you love—we see you, we hear you and we stand with you.
Change happens step by step.
It’s easy to talk about making a difference, but meaningful change requires getting involved and doing the work. That’s why we’re proud to partner with individuals, organizations and communities that are creating a brighter future for us all, like the Center on Halsted and Out in Finance here in Chicago.
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U.S. Bank is proud to support the Human Rights Campaign.
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Ferrara and our Evoke Pride Business Resource Group are proud to partner with Human Rights Campaign to develop a more affirming, inclusive, and equitable community.
DRIVING CHANGE TOGETHER.
McDermott is proud to support the 2024 HRC Chicago Annual Dinner and efforts by the Human Rights Campaign to make equality, equity, and liberation a reality for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. Thank you for your extraordinary contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. We share your passion for creating meaningful outcomes and are excited to be a part of your great work!
The HUMAN
RIGHTS
CAMPAIGN salutes our National Partners based in the CHICAGO area.
THANK YOU
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