2023 HRC San Diego Dinner Program Book

WITHOUT EXCEPTION

THANK YOU TO OUR LOCAL SPONSORS

HRC San Diego Community/HRC San Diego Comunidad-

Welcome to the celebration of a decade of the Human Rights Campaign San Diego’s Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction! We cannot express our sincere appreciation for your support enough these last 10 years!

We offer our sincere gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to have you all join us at the Grand Hyatt, a venue that stands on the traditional territory of the Kumeyaay people. We pay our respects to their ancestors, elders, and present-day community members. Recognizing the Kumeyaay people as the original stewards of this land.

The past year has been filled with challenges and setback, but when we could have our small wins, we took those with joy, with celebration, and with pride. Looking out over the bay from this ballroom, we’re reminded of the joy of once again being able to safely celebrate together, and in person. We’re excited to have our HRC supporters, elected officials-everyone, with us this evening.

While the political landscape has not been kind to us, tonight we come together to celebrate all facets of the LGBTQ+ community, folks of color, people of transgender experience, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, two-spirit individuals-ALL of us. It is our hope you enjoy and find inspiration in this dinner and leave feeling charged in looking towards the future. We ask you to join, or reenergize yourself, in the fight alongside the Human Rights Campaign in the second half of 2023. We could not do this work without all of you and your support is vital to HRC.

Already in 2023, at least 14 transgender individuals, primarily black transgender women, have been murdered for simply living their authentic lives. We must remember these individuals, celebrate those that are still with us, and fight for all folks who have suffered at the hands of anti-LGBT hate and intolerance that seems to prevalent today.

HRC focuses 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 marginalized. Due to the work of HRC, fewer than 10% of the 315 antiLGBTQ+ bills introduced across the country in 2022 passed into law. We will not stop fighting until all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people have full equality in this country.

We enthusiastically thank all of our sponsors, community partners, local leaders, distinguished speakers, amazing entertainers, attendees, and supporters! We want to give a special thank you to our many volunteers who made this evening possible. Our planning committee has worked diligently to make this evening possible and one to remember! We have so much work yet to do, but we want to focus on the momentum we have and hope towards the future. With this, we urge you to support HRC by bidding on our auction items and joining HRC as a Federal Club member. We are thrilled to have you with us tonight and in the continued fight for equality.

Salud to 10 years,

Isabel Cordova, Rick-Arlo Yahlira and Jay Henslee

Kelley

Robinson

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.

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.

Judith Vaughs

COMMUNITY EQUALITY AWARD

Judith (Judy) Vaughs (she/her/hers) is the daughter of two U.S. Veterans, an SDSU Alumni, and a devoted community organizer. She currently works as a Public Affairs Manager for Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest . Throughout her career as an organizer, she has partnered with numerous LGBTQ+ led organizations, including San Diego Pride, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), and Equality California (EQCA).

In 2022, she organized a 50-person phonebank with HRC and EQCA in support of Prop 1, which codified the right to abortion, and was successfully passed during the 2022 midterm election. Judy has trained student clubs, volunteers, and community partners on the importance of centering LGBTQ+ people in the reproductive rights movement and is passionate about this intersection. In recent years, Judy worked collaboratively to pass the first county-funded full spectrum doula pilot program, and works with Black and queer-led doula organizations to expand services to all pregnant people. She is currently working on a public health campaign to expand access to sanitation and menstrual health services alongside her colleagues from San Diego State’s Project for Sanitation justice.

Judy was recently awarded the Friend of Pride award from San Diego Pride at the Spirit of Stonewall Rally earlier this summer and in 2021, she was awarded the Audre Lorde Emerging leader award from the San Diego Coalition on Reproductive Justice . She continues to work on campaigns that promote and expand reproductive justice policies at the local level. In her free time, Judy enjoys self care Sundays, reading books, exploring San Diego with her spouse, and going to concerts with her friends.

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.

Dylan Mulvaney

SPECIAL GUEST

Dylan Mulvaney (she/they) is a trans actress and content creator. Her viral videos have received over 1 billion views across TikTok and Instagram. In 2022, she was awarded the TikTok Trailblazer award for her viral series “Days of Girlhood” documenting her transition journey. Pre-pandemic, Dylan played Elder White in the “Book of Mormon” Broadway musical, fresh out of college from the Cincinnati-Conservatory of Music. Dylan lives in LA with hopes to bring trans stories to the mainstream and exploring her love of acting, writing, hosting, and comedy.

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.

WILSON PHILLIPS’ CARNIE & WENDY WILSON

(WITH SPECIAL GUEST DAUGHTER LOLA BONFIGLIO)

PERFORMANCE

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

Google is proud to support The Human Rights Campaign in a shared pursuit to build a world where everyone belongs.

In a world where everyone belongs, what’s possible for everyone expands. That’s why Google is committed to building belonging at work, in our products and in society. Discover more at belonging.google

There’s a world where everyone belongs. It just has to be built.

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 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 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.

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.

(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.

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.

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. Can we count you in?

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.

That’s

Lyft supports safer spaces, and all the humans who inhabit them.

We’ve committed $5B for a more equitable & sustainable future.

macysinc.com/purpose

Together, with incredible partners like HRC, we are committed to tackling the barriers of representation, and realize a world that achieves equality and inclusion for all. Because the history of progress shows that when people feel confident to own their story and stand in their truth, they change the narrative for everyone. At Macy’s, Inc., we’re on a mission to create a brighter future with bold representation. We call it Mission Every One.”

Jeff Gennette CHAIRMAN & CEO, MACY’S, INC.

“For more than 13 years, Macy’s has proudly supported the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and its critical work to advance the rights of the LQBTQ+ community.

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.

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

FLY A FLAG

GIV E TH E GIF T OF EQUALIT Y TODAY hrc.im/WaysToGive

GIVE A MEMBERSHIP

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!

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.

THANK Y O U

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with our heartfelt thanks.

ANONYMOUS

ASSURANT

AT&T

BANK OF AMERICA

BLACK TIE DINNER, INC.

BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL

CARMAX

CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

CENTENE CORPORATION

CERNER

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC

COCA-COLA FOUNDATION, THE COLLINGWOOD FOUNDATION

COMIC RELIEF

DANAHER FOUNDATION

DAVID BOHNETT FOUNDATION

E RHODES AND LEONA B

CARPENTER FOUNDATION

ELECTRONIC ARTS

EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY

FORTIVE FOUNDATION

GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.

GOOGLE

GUIDEWIRE

HEYDAY FOUNDATION

HOME DEPOT

IKEA

JPMORGAN CHASE

KORS LE PERE FOUNDATION, THE KROLL

LEGO

LEVI STRAUSS & CO

LYFT, INC

MARSH & MCLENNAN AGENCY

MATCH GROUP

METLIFE FOUNDATION

MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION, THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION NORTONLIFELOCK

OAK FOUNDATION

OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS

PEPSICO FOUNDATION, THE PFIZER

PhRMA PRONOUN PRETIUM

PVH

RAYTHEON

ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION

RUSSELL GRINNELL MEMORIAL TRUST

SEMPRA

SIRIUS XM

S&P GLOBAL STATE FARM

T-MOBILE

TOYOTA

TWITTER

UNITED AIRLINES

UPS FOUNDATION

USAA

U.S. BANK

VANGUARD

VERIZON

VIIV HEALTHCARE

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY/ ESPN

WARNERMEDIA

WORKDAY FOUNDATION

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

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At Morgan Stanley, a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture underlies the success of our company. It widens our perspective, helps our employees achieve their professional objectives and allows us to better serve our clients. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion also garners accolades that consistently recognize Morgan Stanley amongst the top places to work for minorities, women, the LGBT community and diversity overall.

To learn about career opportunities and to apply visit morganstanley.com/people

© 2020 Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a Proud National Corporate Partner of the

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As one of the few large corporations in the United States led by an openly gay CEO, Neiman Marcus Group is proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality. We’re committed to our HRC Platinum-level partnership and to leading meaningful initiatives that benefit all.

Target is proud to sponsor HRC in continuing our shared mission of creating accessible and a rming spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Together, we #takepride

FLAVOR FOR EVERY VIBE

OUR PRIDE FLIES NONSTOP.

At Alaska, we are longtime supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and remain committed to a more equitable society.

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.

Make Possible® a Better Future

At Applied Materials, our innovations Make Possible a Better Future –a future that begins with equality.

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.

©2022 Cox Enterprises

More finding your place. More taking up space.

Best Buy celebrates stories of how tech helps the LGBTQIA+ community find, protect and celebrate each other. We believe in tech’s power to create and preserve the vital safe spaces that help the community feel seen and heard. For the 16th year, Best Buy has achieved a 100% rating on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index.

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.

OUR PRIDE FLIES NONSTOP.

At Alaska, we are longtime supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and remain committed to a more equitable society.

PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE 2023

HRC SAN DIEGO DINNER

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is proud to sponsor the HRC Annual Dinner.

to our very own Judith Vaughs, Public Affairs Manager of San Diego and Imperial Counties, for receiving the Community Equality Award from HRC San Diego!

THANK YOU

for supporting the Human Rights Campaign

WITHOUT EXCEPTION