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OV For 30 years, P&G has proudly stood for LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion.

We aspire to create a world where respect and inclusion are the cornerstones of our culture; where equal access and opportunity to learn, grow, succeed and thrive are available to everyone.

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WELCOME LETTER Dearest family members, friends, and colleagues: Welcome to the 15th annual Greater Cincinnati Dinner! We are so excited to gather as a community to celebrate equality and support the vital work of HRC. This year’s “Amplify our Future” celebration highlights Cincinnati’s LGBTQ+ history, focusing on our persistence, joy, and activism as we move forward together.

We’ve entered a challenging time for our community. We hope you will take stock this evening and reflect on the positives, celebrate LGBTQ+ people across the US, our wins and losses, and bask in the support of our HRC family. We have much to celebrate but also a lot of work to do. Breaking down barriers that divide us. Educating the public and the community about LGBTQ+ issues.

Advocating for the rights of our queer and transgender youth. Protecting our right to healthcare and safeguarding our right to vote. Ensuring that all LGBTQ+ people – and particularly those of us who are trans/ non-binary/genderqueer and people of color – feel safe, supported, and seen.

We look forward to sharing an evening of storytelling and inspiration with you. Thank you to the Greater Cincinnati HRC Steering Committee, Board of Governors, and Dinner Committee Chairs and volunteers who have helped make this wonderful evening possible. To our Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky LGBTQ+ and ally community partners, we welcome you with open arms.

To our corporate sponsors, we couldn’t do any of our work without your support. To everyone who purchased a ticket and chose to be with us tonight and all year long, we are truly grateful. Most of all, we thank all of you for coming tonight and supporting HRC’s work.

Your participation tonight will further HRC’s mission and honor those who work tirelessly for the LGBTQ+ community. Our voice is more powerful together than apart!

Yours in equality,

KAREN HARMON AND ERIC ANDERSON 2025 Greater Cincinnati Dinner Co-chairs

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SPEAKER

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 — stepped 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.

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SPECIAL GUEST

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

Honoring the powerful stories of LGBTQ+ History.

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GREATER HRC STEERING COMMITTEE

BOARD OF GOVERNORS Colin Altman Karen Harmon BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karen Morgan COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Erin Arlinghaus Caitlin McBee

FED CLUB COMMITTEE Chase Rickey Co-Chair Colin Altman Co-Chair Terry Payne MAJOR DONORS Eric Anderson Rick Chizmadia Karen Morgan Chase Rickey MARKETING Maya Bere

DAYTON AREA EVENTS CO-CHAIR Larry Warren

MEMBERSHIP OUTREACH Mike Daniels

DINNER CO-CHAIRS Eric Anderson Karen Harmon

POLITICAL ACTION Elijah Hyman Sol Kersey

VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT Andi Adams Mel Carroll WORKPLACE Daniel Taylor Co-Chair Mary McFarland Co-Chair Petra Bergman Jennifer Boudrye Ben Gustin Shannon Memory Karen Morgan

GOVERNORS EMERITUS Karen Aronoff Bader Nicholas Ball Frank Caliguri Jeff Caywood Rick Chizmadia Jon Groppe Troy Henson Ron Hirth Elizabeth Kennedy Pam Kravetz Michael Moore Natalie MacDonald Ryan Messer Steve Newsome Chase Rickey Cathy Sarky Kristin Shrimplin Eddie Wagner Aaron Weiner Andrew Winters GALA CO-CHAIR EMERITUS (in order of service) Ryan Messer Chad Nielson Cathy Sarky Mark Wilson Julia Wesselkamper Scott Farmer Karen Morgan Aaron Weiner Rick Chizmadia Karen Harmon Richard Cooke Aftab Pureval Eric Anderson Pam Kravetz Jordan Young Joshua Kayes Rod Hinton Chase Rickey Reggie Harris

PAST GREATER CINCINNATI HRC HONOREES 2008 Scott Knox, HRC Leadership Award 2009 Karen Aronoff, HRC Leadership Award Jeff Caywood, HRC Leadership Award 2010 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, A Johnson and Johnson Company, Corporate Equality Award Macy’s Inc. Corporate Equality Award 2011 P & G Corporate Equality Award Joseph Rigotti, David C. Crowley Leadership Award 2012 Lexis Nexis, Corporate Equality Award Brown-Forman, Corporate Equality Award Caracole, David C. Crowley Leadership Award 2013 Thompson Hine, Corporate Equality Award M. Freeman Durham, David C. Crowley Leadership Award GE Avaiation’s GLBTA Alliance, LGBT Affinity Group of the Year Award 2014 Humana, Corporate Equality Award Cincinnati Public Schools, David C. Crowley Leadership Award P & G Gable, LGBT Affinity Group of the Year Award Paula Ison, Community Leadership Award

2015 Frost, Brown Todd, Corporate Equality Award Kroger, LGBT Affinity Group of the Year Award Chris Seelbach, David C. Crowley Leadership Award 2016 General Electric, Corporate Equality Award Fifth Third Bank, Corporate Equality Award Lighthouse Youth Services, David C. Crowley LEADERSHIP AWARD 2017 Convergys, Corporate Equality Award Gerhardstein & Branch CO. LPA, David C Crowley Leadership Award.

2018 Children’s Hospital Transgender Clinic, Corporate Equality Award Scott E. Knox, David C. Crowley Leadership Award Hal Sparks, HRC Ally for Equality Award 2019 U.S. Bank Spectrum, LGBTQ Affinity Award Michael Chanak, David C. Crowley Leadership Award Nathan Lee, HRC Ally for Equality Award 2020 Kroger, LGBTQ Affinity Award Cheryl Eagleston, David C. Crowley Leadership Award Aneesh Sheth, HRC Visibility Award

2022 Michael Cotrell, David C. Crowley Leadership Award 2023 Reginald Harris, David C. Crowley Leadership Award ER Fightmaster, HRC Visibilty Award 2024 Jelani Alladin, HRC Visibility Award Charmaine McGuffey, David C. Crowley Leadership Award

OHIO LESBIAN ARCHIVES DAVID CROWLEY LEADERSHIP AWARD

The Ohio Lesbian Archives is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to preserving and safeguarding Cincinnati’s LGBTQ+ history for over 40 years. Founded in the mid-1980s, OLA has collected materials documenting the lives, activism, and contributions of the Greater Cincinnati LGBTQ+ community.

Originally housed above Crazy Ladies Bookstore in Northside, OLA now resides on Race Street by Washington Park, where its collection is open by appointment for students, researchers and anyone who’s interested. Led by founder Phebe “Karen” Beiser, Vic Ramstetter, and a dedicated team of volunteers and board members, OLA is one of only a handful of lesbian archives in the United States.

RON CLEMONS VISIBILITY AWARD

Ron Clemons is a dedicated activist, social worker and volunteer, fighting for LGBTQ+ equality for over 50 years. An out, Black queer person, he’s served as an assistant director at Tender Mercies, clinical director at Caracole and executive director at the Madisonville Education and Assistance Center. Clemons has also taught social work and substance abuse courses at the University of Cincinnati and has been a key leader in organizations like the Cincinnati Men’s Chorus and Scorpius of Cincinnati.

His work as producer and owner of Tri-State Leather/Pup/Rubber since 2010 further demonstrates his commitment to creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals.

In all his professional and volunteer efforts, Clemons has broken barriers as the first openly gay Black person to hold many of these roles, according to HRC. The organization noted that his dedication and visibility have “empowered others, transformed lives, and made lasting contributions to the queer BIPOC community in Cincinnati and beyond.”

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 Washington DC and beyond.

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REP. JULIE JOHNSON

Congresswoman-Elect Julie Johnson comes to Washington from the Texas House of Representatives where she has served three terms since 2018. Johnson previously served on the state’s Insurance and Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committees. She was named the 2019 ‘Freshman of the Year’; by Texas Monthly, ‘Champion of Medicine’ by the Texas Medical Association, and given the ‘Big Voices for Little Texans’ Award by Texas CASA. During her time in the Texas legislature, she passed 108 bills with a focus on patient protection, and insurance reform. Johnson also authored the first bipartisan Medicaid expansion bill in Texas history. In March of 2024, Johnson won her 10-way primary election without a runoff to become the Democratic nominee for Texas Congressional District 32 and was elected to represent District 32 on November 5th, 2024, with over 60% of the vote.

She is the first openly gay member of Congress from the South and the first woman to ever represent District 32. In Congress, Rep. Johnson wants to continue the fight for consumer protection and expanding access within our healthcare system.

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REP. GREG LANDSMAN Representative Greg Landsman is a father and husband who is proud to call Southwest Ohio home.

Before joining the U.S. House of Representatives in 2023, Greg served on the Cincinnati City Council for five years where he led investments in public safety and core services.

Greg also led the effort to establish the City of Cincinnati’s first-ever Office of Ethics and Good Government as well as the Balanced Development Scorecard to increase trust in local government and transparency in the development process.

Greg has spent his entire career advocating for children and families, especially those most marginalized. Prior to his time in elected office, Greg was a public school teacher and worked in education advocacy as the Executive Director of the Strive Partnership.

Greg also served as the Director of Faith-based and Community Initiatives under former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland. There, he led Ohio’s efforts to help local churches and synagogues provide education and food programs in their communities.

A pragmatic leader, Greg has a long history of working with broad, bipartisan coalitions to get good, meaningful things done. In 2016, Greg led a successful ballot measure to pass the Cincinnati Preschool Promise, a program which provides two years of quality preschool education for every three- and four-year-old in Cincinnati. In 2018, he built a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, labor organizations, business leaders, and community members to pass the largest investment in transportation and infrastructure in Hamilton County’s history.

Greg earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science from Ohio University and a master’s degree in Theology from Harvard University. Greg and his wife, Sarah, live in Cincinnati with their two children, Maddie and Elijah.

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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.

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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.

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

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