2024 San Diego Equality Awards: Digital Program

San Francis Equality Awards

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Seated Dinner & Awards Presentation May 17, 2024 | Loews Coronado Bay Resort

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Schedule of Events 6:00 pm Cocktail Reception 7:30 pm Dinner and Awards Program Begins 8:30 pm Dessert and Reception

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Welcome Dear Friends and Supporters, I can hardly believe the words as I write them, but they’re the truth: This year, Equality California celebrates 25 years of fighting for a world that is safe, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people. What’s more, it fills me with great pride to say that since 2009, I’ve been part of our organization’s journey to becoming the largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization in the nation.

When Equality California was founded, we had no idea that in just a few short years, we would be at the epicenter of one of our time’s great civil rights movements — the fight for marriage equality. While we took on that battle — and eventually won at the highest court in the land — we also continued to build our political and people power, passing the strongest civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ people in the country. With every year that passed, we continued to evolve, taking on all kinds of issues that impact our community, from immigration to gun violence prevention, protecting transgender youth to reducing health and economic disparities, and so much in between.

“While we have much to look back on & acknowledge fondly, we know the most important fights are those still to come.”

While we have much to look back on and acknowledge fondly, we know the most important fights are those still to come. Even with all we’ve achieved over the last quarter century, we’re seeing a disturbing escalation in anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, and far-right extremists attempting to roll back our rights at the local level, in state legislatures, in Congress, and in the courts. Rest assured, we’ve got our eye on the challenges ahead; and though they will be myriad, I am confident we will rise to meet them, especially with your support.

This 25th anniversary year is a special one, so we will certainly take the time to reflect, and to honor the legacy we’ve created. The Equality Awards give us an incredible opportunity to recognize the work of community leaders, policymakers, and public figures advocating for the rights our community has fought to earn over generations, while at the same time continuing to raise critical funds for the work ahead. I look forward to joining you at these celebrations around the Golden State (and in Nevada for our Silver State Equality event) throughout 2024.

Here’s to 25 years of remarkable strides, and to continuing the work for full, lived equality for all.

Thank you for being part of our journey for equality.

Until the work is done,

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Pride Update Dear Friends, It is such a privilege to have been part of Equality California’s journey over the past few years as we have continued to grow our Programs team. I am thrilled that we have been able to reach more and more people throughout our Golden State with resources that are safe, affirming, and inclusive.

As we enter Pride season, I’m thrilled to share Equality California’s 2024 Pride theme: Be Proud, Be Loud, Be Bold. We must BE PROUD of who we are, and who we love. We must BE LOUD and speak out against those who try to silence us. And with increasing attacks against our community, we must BE BOLD and gear up for the fights ahead.

With your help, we can ensure that future generations continue to be their most authentic selves without fear.

This year, Equality California has plans to attend more Pride parades and festivals than ever before; nearly 30, to be exact. We’d love to have you join us at an event near you — feel free to check out our website for more details.

“I am thrilled that we have been able to reach more and more people throughout our Golden State with resources that are safe, affirming, & inclusive.”

Thank you so much for your support throughout these 25 years. Let’s continue being Proud, Loud, and Bold as we work toward a word that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all.

Until the work is done,

Erin Arendse, She/Her, They/Them Program Director

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Honoring

Diversionary Theatre COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD

Founded in 1986, Diversionary Theatre is recognized as one of San Diego’s best theatres, and proudly showcases the most vibrant and diverse group of talent the city has to offer.

They aim to foster and amplify the next generation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other marginalized voices by providing the local community with live entertainment in a dynamic, inclusive, and welcoming environment that celebrates and preserves our unique culture.

Diversionary Theatre began as a forum to shed light on the important social issues affecting the quality of life of LGBTQ+ people, namely the AIDS crisis and its immediate and devastating impact on the community through the performing arts.

Over time, the constantly shifting debates over marriage equality, adoption rights, bullying, and military service caused Diversionary’s mission to grow as a way to continually amplify marginalized voices and share their stories and lived experiences through widely-accessible live entertainment.

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Honoring

Dolores Huerta

Founder & President of the Dolores Huerta Foundation ALLY LEADERSHIP AWARD Dolores Huerta is a civil rights activist and community organizer. She has worked for labor rights and social justice for over 50 years. In 1962, she and Cesar Chavez founded the United Farm Workers union. She served as Vice President and played a critical role in many of the union’s accomplishments for four decades. In 2002, she received the Puffin/Nation $100,000 prize for Creative Citizenship which she used to establish the Dolores Huerta Foundation (DHF). DHF is connecting groundbreaking community-based organizing to state and national movements to register and educate voters; advocate for education reform; bring about infrastructure improvements in low-income communities; advocate for greater equality for the LGBT community; and create strong leadership development. She has received numerous awards: among them The Eleanor Roosevelt Humans Rights Award from President Clinton in 1998. In 2012 President Obama bestowed Dolores with The Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States.

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Hosted By: Jai Rodriguez New York native, and no stranger to the spotlight, Jai Rodriguez, is an entertainment icon who consistently checks all the boxes. Best known for his role as the original Fab Five ‘Culture Vulture’ in the Emmy Award-winning show “Queer Eye For The Straight Guy,” for which he won his first EMMY award.

Jai’s illustrious career began at age 18, when he was cast as ‘Angel’ in the critically acclaimed musical “RENT” – making him the youngest actor to be cast in a leading role in that show. Following his Broadway breakout role, he appeared on stage in productions of “The Producers” and “Spinning Into Butter.” He additionally created and performed the title role of ‘Zanna’ in the off-Broadway sensation “Zanna, Don’t!”. With his dynamic vocals, Jai has had the honor of sharing the stage with musical legends Gladys Knight, Patti Labelle, Brian McKnight, Taylor Dayne and Michelle Williams.

A regular fixture in tv and film, you can currently catch Jai on Darren Stars series “UNCOUPLED” opposite Neil Patrick Harris, which he is currently shooting season 2 which will now air on Showtime. Jai also stars in the motion picture for Universal Pictures, BROS produced by Judd Apatow and starring Billy Eichner. When he is not shooting you can catch Jai touring the US with his one man show. Follow him on social media for more info @jairodriguez

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Headline Performance By: San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus

The San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus connects, inspires, and challenges our chorus members by nurturing artistic and personal growth while building a musical family. By broadening cultural awareness of important social issues and the bonds that unite us all, the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus serves as a catalyst for individual and social transformation.

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25th Anniversary & Event Co-Chairs 25 TH ANNIVER SARY STATEWIDE CO - CHAIR S

California Senate Pro Tempore Emerita Toni Atkins

California State Controller Malia Cohen

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA

US Senator, California Alex Padilla

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond

EVENT CO - CHAIR S

Hon. Steve Padilla

Hon. Nora Vargas

Jason Anderson

Janessa Goldbeck

Hon. Marni von Wilpert

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Host Committee Hon. Joe Mosca Brenda Aguirre Sapphire Blackwood Josh Brock Martín Campos Jason Chan Randy Clark & Tom Maddox Kristin Housh Shreya Key Morten Lund Joyce Rowland Sheena Sahni Darrell Tucci

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Equality California Board of Directors EXECUTIVE COMMIT TEE

Mandy Isaacs-Lee

Scott Malzahn, President

Thomas Li

Cecilia Cabello, Vice President

Adam Ma

Drew Murphy, Secretary

Kate Maeder

Jason Anderson, Treasurer

John Marciano

Jason Chan, Governance Chair

Alfredo Pedroza

Jane Natoli, PAC Chair

Liliana Perez

Joe Gregorich, At- Large Member

Jeff Riles

Hon. Leslie Katz, At-Large Member

Yale Scott

Hon. Alex Randolph, At-Large Member

Kasey Suffredini Nancy Sutley David J. Tsai

Hon. Bevan Dufty

Darrell L. Tucci

Hon. Gabriel Quinto

Shawnda Westly

Brenda Lorena Aguirre Rachel Anderson Aaron Avery Carl Baker Jerry Bloom Tracey Broadman Sue Burnside Francisco Castillo Jason Daniels Sue Dunlap Shirin Etessam Janessa Goldbeck Alicia Isaacs-Lee As of 05/1/24 EQUALITY CALIFORNIA | SAN DIEGO EQUALITY AWARDS

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Equality California Institute Board of Directors EXECUTIVE COMMIT TEE

Juan Camacho, President Jeff Freitas, Vice President Rabbi Barbara Zacky, Secretary Laurie Hasencamp, Treasurer Katherine Forster, Governance Chair Mark Gonzalez, At-Large Member Hon. Lena Gonzalez Hon. Dallas Harris Hon. Rafael Mandelman Hon. Lisa Middleton Hon. Steve Padilla David Ambroz Robert Armenta Daniel Arriola Alberto Bautista Beth Collins David Cruz Ryan Harlow-Nakano Alberto Nodal Amy C. Quartarolo Amy Schneider Laura Zagar

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Board of Advisors Susan McCabe, Co-Chair

Conor Johnston

Richard Poppen, Co-Chair

Matthew Kaiser Shreya Key

Hon. Betsy Butler

Billie Lee

Hon. Nora Vargas

Luis Alejandro Liang

Hon. Ahmad Zahra

Tom Maddox

Daniel Allender

Jason McCoy

Holly Amaya

Dharia McGrew

Eric Andresen

Jesse Melgar

Eric Armstrong

Mark Morales

Rami Bachour

John Musella

Sapphire Blackwood

Will Nguyen

Nicholas Bloom

Laura Parra

Dr. Diandra Bremond

Margaret Raven

Daniel Brownstone

Martha Sanchez

Trevor Chandler

Herb Schultz

Tina Choi

Dr. Priya Shah

Victor Christy

Woody Sides

Randy Clark

Natalie Sofer

Roberta Conroy

Brandon Stansel

Ivan Dominguez

Erik Terreri

Emily Dysart

Stephanie Wade

Trevan Fisher

Chris Wagner

Sandra Fluke James Frost Drexel Heard II Dylan Jacobs

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Executive Director’s Council & Board President Emeritus EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S COUNCIL

Hon. Ricardo Lara Hon. Betty Yee Dolores Huerta Stuart Milk EQUALIT Y CALIFORNIA BOARD PRESIDENT EMERITUS

Cary Davidson Clarissa Filgioun Andreas Meyer Joyce Rowland

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Luminaries Council Hon. José Cisneros

Chris Frahm

Rick Rivas

Hon. Joe Dunn

Mariah T. Hanson

Dave Roberts

Hon. Geoffrey Kors

Laurette A. Healey

Donna Sachet

Hon. James G. Williamson

Rabbi Steven Jacobs

Richard S. Shaffran

Hon. Betty Yee

Deanna Johnston

Katherine Spillar

Diane Abbitt

Moez Kaba

Jessica Stebbins Bina

William E. Adams

Deb Kinney

Erik Terreri

Lana Barnett

Kirk P. Kleinschmidt

Alan Uphold

Dave Baron

Ellen LaPointe

Hillary Whittington

Xavier Barrera

Sam Leslie

Greg Williamborg

Marc Blakeman

Lloyd E. Levine

Daniel R. Brownstone

Kathy Levinson

Bob Burke

Eve Lubalin

Betsy V. Butler

Tom Maddox

Pat A. Callahan

Dennis H. Mangers

Mike Cavalluzzi

Marty Martinez

Rev. Dr. Neil Thomas

Steve W. Mele

Randall Clark

Dr. Martin Mendelson

Michael Colbruno

Phil Mercado

Josephine C. Cole

Nicole Murray-Ramirez

Paul A. Curtis

Bao Nguyen

Jim A. DeLaHunt

Ron Oden

William F. Delvac

Lester Olmstead-Rose

Michael Dunn

Nico Opper

John J. Duran

Jeff A. Orr

Lara E. Embry PhD

Scott R. Palermo

Ellen Evans

Philippe Phaneuf

Carrie Farrell

Margret Raven As of 05/1/24

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Leadership Circle & Capitol Club Members LE AD E R S H I P C I RC LE

Randy Clark & Tom Maddox

NATIONAL TRAILBLA ZER

Jacqueline Thomas & DeeAnn McCoy

Rabbi Barbara Zacky

Andreas Meyer John Monahan

STATE INNOVATOR

Roberta Conroy Frederick Noble Tom Steyer & Kat Taylor REGIONAL INFLUENCER S

Rosemary & Peter Casey Seth Jacobson Rich Poppen & Eric Lao Laurie Hasencamp & Mike Lurey Joyce Rowland LOCAL LEADER S

Susan McCabe & Lee Antoinette David Benz Tom Buttgenbach Cecilia Cabello Ruthann Chou Glen Dake Scott Malzahn & Caesar Herrera Lori Stanford & Jennifer Hill Travis Jackson Herb Schultz & Stuart Leviton

Danielle Morris Cary Davidson & Andrew Ogilvie Dean Pitchford Dr. Trevan Fischer & Lance Radford Mark Stuart & Tim Rupe Laura Zagar CAP ITOL CLUB ADVOCATES

Hon. Alex Randolph Kevin Tilden & Dr. Philip Diamond Kathy Levinson & Naomi Fine Tyler Gregory Donald Grether Christopher Heritage Michaeljohn Horne Edward Hoffman & Andrew Karas Mark Morales Stephen Nathan Jane Natoli Beth Schroeder Darrell Tucci

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LEADERSHIP SPONSOR

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LEADERSHIP SPONSOR

Proud Supporter of Equality California

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©2024 Southwest Airlines Co.

LEADERSHIP SPONSOR

Southwest Airlines® is dedicated to the LGBTQ+ Community.

Our mission is to make the connections that empower communities to thrive. Through our meaningful relationships, we proudly support your efforts in the many communities we call home. Whether in the air or the ground, we believe community is more than a place – it’s at the Heart of what brings us together.

Southwest Airlines® congratulates Equality CA on 25 years of incredible impact and the honorees in San Diego!

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STATEWIDE SPONSOR

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STATEWIDE SPONSOR

TOGETHER, WE HAVE THE POWER TO

KEEP THE FUTURE BRIGHT We are proud to sponsor Equality California’s

2024 Equality Awards

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25TH ANNIVERSARY PRESENTING SPONSOR

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DIAMOND SPONSOR

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Thank you

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SILVER SPONSOR

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Event Sponsors LE A DE R S H I P S P O NSO R S

AT&T Sempra Energy Southwest, Official Airline Sponsor STAT E W I D E SP O N SO R S

Comcast Edison International Kaiser Permanente Reed & Davidson Sutter Health Uber, Official Rideshare Partner United Airlines 2 5 T H ANNI V E R SARY PRE S E N T I NG S P O NSO R

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Calpine Energy Randy Clark and Tom Maddox G OL D S P O NSO R S Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP Charter Communications

GOL D SP ONSOR S ( CO N T I N U E D) Irvine Co. Seven Mile Casino Starbucks Joyce Rowland SILV ER SP ONSOR S

Allen Matkins Campland on the Bay Falck San Diego Foley & Lardner Manpower San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Senator Steve Padilla Scripps Health Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP SIMNSA Health Plan TeeDeeUAS, LLC UDW Union of American Physicians and Dentists US Bank Waste Management Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber

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EQUAL IT Y CHAM P ION SP ONSOR S California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA As of 04/8/2024

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Equality California Staff & Producers

Thank you!

EQ UA LI T Y C AL I FO R N I A STAFF Tony Hoang, Executive Director Sunitha Menon, Managing Director of Operations

Jasmine Pantoja-Vila, Communications Manager Shane M. Stahl, Communications Manager

Tom Temprano, Managing Director of External Affairs

Bianca Sy, Events Manager

Erin Arendse, Programs Director

Andrew Giang, Senior Program Associate

Theresa Carlisle, Director of Human Resources and Administration Shay Franco-Clausen, Political Director Sarah T. Morrow An, Development Director Valerie Ploumpis, National Policy Director Craig Pulsipher, Legislative Director

Arie Abija, Events Associate Julz Goff, Senior Program Associate Alexandra Grissell Gomez, Senior Program Associate Kae Hodge, Senior Program Associate Cindy Lopez, Civic Engagement Associate

Jorge Reyes Salinas, Communications Director

Nicholas Phillips, Grants Associate Programs

Stacy Triolo, Chief Financial Officer

Samuel Turley, Civic Engagement Associate

Joel Gemino, Associate Program Director

Adrielle Welch-Brooks, Senior Associate of Database Operations

Jesse Reed, Associate Director of Creative & Marketing

Paton Moody, Legal Fellow

Melissa Stone, Associate Director of Events & Sponsorships Wendy Anguiano, Program Manager Aldo Macias Arellano, Executive Manager and Board Liaison Beatriz Baez, Program Manager

THANK YOU TO OUR EV ENT P ROD UCER S AT:

Michelle Castillo, Administration Manager Jorge Diaz, Program Manager Eric Hernandez Barraza, Program Manager Alexandria Hughes, Grants Manager

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Equality Awards Venue & Hotel Partners

Thank you!

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2024 Equality Awards Schedule L AS V EG AS Thursday, September 12, 2024, 6-9 pm KAOS at The Palms Hotel & Casino LOS ANGEL ES Saturday, October 5, 2024, 6-10 pm Fairmont Century Plaza PAL M SP R INGS Saturday, October 26, 2024, 3-6 pm Margaritaville Resort

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Equality California’s Membership Programs Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. We are California’s only LGBTQ+ civil rights organization working at all levels of government. For 25 years, our mission has been to defend and improve the rights, health, and political representation of LGBTQ+ people in California & across the nation.

Fulfilling this mission would not be possible without the leadership and support we receive from our members. By becoming a member, you can directly impact the lives of countless individuals by fueling our fight for equality.

Equality California offers three core membership programs: our Leadership Circle, Capitol Club, and our planned giving program, the Equality Society. All three of these programs provide foundational support and enable our work from the classroom to congress. Benefits of these membership programs can include: ɖ Recognition on materials including on our website and Annual Report ɖ Special members discounts at events across the state including our Equality Awards ɖ Insider updates via private quarterly Town Halls and newsletters ɖ Invitations to private events with EQCA leadership and legislators

To learn more about our membership programs, or to join today, please visit www.eqca.org/membership/ or email donorrelations@eqca.org.

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