2022 HRC San Francisco Dinner Program Book

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Welcome! The Human Rights Campaign San Francisco Bay Area Dinner Co-Chairs welcome you to our (finally!) in-person annual Dinner, an evening celebrating almost 40 years of groundbreaking LGBTQ+ advocacy in our beautiful Bay Area. We promise you an evening of hope, discovery, confirmation, and commendation.

However, without question, we are facing incredibly challenging and difficult times. Despite all we have worked so hard to accomplish, we still have forces which continue to undermine our achievements, roll back crucial protections, and try to erode our base and marginalize the LGBTQ+ community.

Tonight, as we come together, we must continue to stand together, and support HRC’s vital work across our nation and around the world. But tonight is just but one night in our on-going efforts to change hearts and minds; especially this year, an important mid-term election year. To maximize our efforts, we, as your Dinner Co-Chairs, are asking directly for your help to give back, whether it be volunteering your valuable time or donating whatever you are able.

We are honored to have you join us this evening, whether you are a member, a part of our Federal Club or Federal Club Council (Major Donors), a Corporate Sponsor, Silent Auction Donor, or a guest. We thank you for being here!

This evening could not have been possible without the help of so many people:

Thank you to our outstanding San Francisco Bay Area Dinner Committee, for your time and energy in making this incredible evening possible, and your tireless efforts supporting the mission of HRC.

Thank you to the leadership of the San Francisco Bay Area Steering Committee, Board of Governors and Board of Directors, all of whom work diligently year-round to help bring the vision of full and complete equality to our local area and throughout our HRC communities nationwide.

Thank you to tonight’s honorees, speakers, and entertainers for using your talents and visibility to passionately advocate for the rights of our community; you have each truly changed hearts and minds on a massive global scale.

Thank you to our corporate, individual, and organizational donors who give so generously to make this evening a reality – we owe you tremendous gratitude for your financial support of tonight’s program and our work. Finally, we would like to thank each one of you – members of the community, allies, and supporters of LGBTQ+ equality worldwide. Your support, passion, and commitment to the efforts of HRC is both humbling and inspiring.

Should you be interested in engaging further with HRC throughout the year, please visit our local website at www.sfbayarea.hrc.org

Have a spectacular and memorable evening!

Molly Herzig & Gary Hilbert

2022 HRC San Francisco Bay Area Dinner Co-Chairs

Equality drives innovation

Equality is a powerful multiplier of innovation and growth. It inspires creativity and a sense of belonging. At Accenture we’re committed to championing a culture of equality where our people are empowered to be their best, professionally and personally. Because as equals, anything is possible. Learn more at Accenture.com/equality

Dana Goldberg

COMEDIAN

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

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Kelly Herrick

CHARLES M. HOLMES AWARD

Kelly Herrick was a dedicated HRC volunteer – leader, ambassador, and community builder.

Kelly served the Human Rights Campaign San Francisco Bay Area Steering Committee for many years, including serving as Gala Co-Chair in 2011 (with Danielle Daley) and in 2012 (with Heather Freyer) and Federal Club Council co-chair (with Chris Lehtonen). He was also a member of HRC’s National Board of Governors.

One of Kelly’s greatest strengths was raising visibility for HRC with everyone he knew: through his career as a technology trainer to his social circles where he crossed paths with people of all walks of life.

He had an endless passion for equality. Kelly’s gift was hospitality and entertaining and he held legendary dinner parties. He came out later in life and set an example for his children of how to live an honest and open life.

A dedicated major donor for HRC, Kelly brought many others in. He raised visibility for LGBTQ+ people wherever he went.

Along life’s journey, let’s travel together.

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Nico Craig

DJ

19-year-old Nico Craig (he/they) is an influencer, DJ and music producer who boasts an impressive résumé and continues to create his own lane as one of the most talented Entertainers worldwide. In addition to being a principal mixer at iHeart Radio’s REAL 92.3 in Los Angeles since the age of 12, playing international gigs in Ibiza, Nice and Montecarlo and being recognized by the Grammy Recording Academy for his 2020 EP, Nico is an outspoken activist especially for the Trans and Gender Non-Conforming community. As his love for music allows him to bring joy to thousands, Nico is a reflection of how important inclusivity is in music and in the entertainment industry.

VINCINT

Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter VINCINT, praised by Billboard as “a legend in the making,” arrived with his debut There Will Be Tears last year. Now boasting over 10M worldwide streams and counting, the album exploded onto the top 10 of iTunes’ “US Pop Albums” chart within 48 hours of its release, fueled by more than 2M overall streams on its advance tracks including the hit “Higher.”

His dynamic songcraft and radiant charisma has seen him lighting up stages around the globe, including headlining performances at Pride events nationwide, multiple sold-out shows in New York City and Los Angeles, an appearance at the 2020 Academy Awards, and memorable sets at the United States Conference on AIDS, SXSW, 2018’s LOVELOUD Festival, the 2019 GAY TIMES Honours 500 in London, NETFLIX Pride 2020, NYC’s Governors Ball Music Festival 2021, and now, the 2022 HRC San Francisco Bay Area Dinner!.... Ladies and gentlemen, VINCINT.

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.

Dinner Committee

2022 HRC SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA DINNER COMMITTEE

Molly Herzig and Gary Hilbert, Dinner Co-Chairs

Ashley Baxter Chris Bradford Alex Carlis

Fidel Chavoya Bill Fuchs Matt Hendry

Chris Lehtonen Tori Leong Harris Mojadedi George Ozenne, III John Propst Bronagh Teague Ali Young

2022 HRC SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA STEERING COMMITTEE

Ashley Baxter Chris Bradford Alex Carlis Sera Fernando Bill Fuchs Matt Hendry Christine Hernandez Molly Herzig Gary Hilbert

Sylvia Inchausti Chris Lehtonen Tori Leong Lindsey Mazza Brian McGuire

Harris Mojadedi Bryan Montoya John Propst Diane Richards Ali Young

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Table Captains

2022 HRC SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA DINNER TABLE CAPTAINS

Enrique Atienza

Ashley Baxter

Chris Bradford

Alex Carlis

Jefferson Coombs & Vincent Aragon Matt Hendry & Kevin Lucas

Molly Herzig & Paul Hepfer Gary Hilbert Chris Lehtonen & Kelly Sherman Lindsey Mazza

Brian McGuire & Toby McChesney Craig & Samantha Mesenbrink Moms & More

Bryan Montoya George Ozenne, III John Propst & Bill Fuchs Anjali Rimi

Jeff Riles & Joe Sangirardi John Sell Paul B. Tan Frank Woo & Sheldon Sloan

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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

Proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community.

Whether you’re struggling in the closet, or marching in the streets, your experience matters. Google is proud to join HRC in amplifying the voices of all LGBTQ+ people.

Visit: pride.google

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.

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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49%

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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 corporatio

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

OF THOSE RATED ON HRC FOUNDATION’S 2021 CEI… major employers have adopted workplace gender transition guidelines.

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.

Celebrating Pride+Joy every day

We stand with the Human Rights Campaign in our commitment to respect, equality & inclusion for all. These values continue to guide us in everything we do—now more than ever as Platinum National Partners.

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.

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Morgan Stanley is a Proud National Corporate Partner of the Human Rights Campaign

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

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. Learn more at Nationwide.com/diversity-equity-inclusion

Nationwide, the Nationwide N and Eagle and Nationwide is on your side are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.

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LEADING WITH FOR ALLLove

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.

We believe that creating a team and a workplace that values diversity, embraces equity and fosters inclusion is pivotal to promoting innovation and increasing productivity and profitability.

Our goal is to continually support and nurture the large number of Northrop Grumman employees whose backgrounds, characteristics and perspectives are as diverse as the global communities in which we reside. Diversity is a key component at Northrop Grumman. We are proud to be a sponsor of the Human Rights Campaign.

ngc.com/ diversity

Pride is power

Pride is power

When people can be themselves, they can do anything. That’s why we provide an environment where everyone feels safe, included and proud —and why we support the Human Rights Campaign.

When people can be themselves, they can do anything. That’s why we provide an environment where everyone feels safe, included and proud —and why we support the Human Rights Campaign.

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RTX.com/diversity

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

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

and Economic Empowerment

PayPal is proud to join the Human Rights Campaign in calling for final passage of the Equality Act. It is far past time for the LGBTQ+ community to be protected against discrimination under federal law. At PayPal, fighting for fairness, equality and inclusion is a top priority, and we believe that it is critically important to stand up for the protections of millions of LGBTQ+ Americans.

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.

Make your mark

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We all have ambitions. And working together, valuing each other and respecting our uniqueness creates the best environment for us to achieve them.

Our ambition is bold, to help the world get to net zero by 2050 or sooner. That’s why we value diversity and put being inclusive at the heart of how we operate. It’s also why we’re recognized as a top employer by the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index.

If that sounds like a culture you would thrive in, explore bp.com/careers

We’re proud of a few things. Proud to offer domestic partner benefits in the U.S. for the past 20 years. Proud of our Pride Alliance Partner Network, one of the largest employer resource groups for LGBT employees in the U.S. And proud to provide a workplace that promotes equality and inclusion—because our partners come first.

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Opportunity within a company that knows the value of its people.

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US OUR DIFFERENCES

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.

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.

Complexity excites us.

Collaboration drives us.

At Lam, we relentlessly pursue innovation that pushes the boundaries of technical limitations, creating solutions that enable chipmakers to power progress.

Inclusion and diversity is one of our nine core values. To attract, retain, and develop the best talent, we are proud to be one of the best places to work for LBGTQ+ Equality, having earned a 100% score on the HRC Corporate Equality Index for 2021 and 2022.

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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.

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proud to stand with HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN

The National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) is a 16,000-strong member-led movement for quality patient care and a stronger voice in the workplace. Experienced organizers welcome. Visit NUHW.org/careers.

LEADING WITH FOR ALLLove

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.

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