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2026 HRC Greater New York Program Book

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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.

DANA GOLDBERG

COMEDIAN / “OUT 100” HONOREE

As seen on ABC, TBS, and Last Comic Standing, 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, her quick wit and playful stage presence have earned her loyal fans across the world.

In addition to headlining theaters and festivals, Dana has performed at and emceed hundreds of high-profile events, sharing the national stage with luminaries like President Barack Obama, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Meryl Streep, Carol Burnett, Sir Elton John and countless others. Combining her gift of humor with humanitarian efforts, Dana has raised over $70M for nonprofits around the country in the fight for LGBTQ rights, women’s health, and HIV/AIDS education and prevention...just to name a few. With over 250,000 followers, Dana was recently named to OutMagazine’s Out100 List, Curve Magazine’s Power List and GO Magazine’s 100 Women We Love.

She is the co-host of the top-rated news podcast The Daily Beans (one million monthly downloads) and is currently developing her first TV pilot and one-woman show with Soto Productions (Tony Award winning Suffs The Musical and Laura Benanti’s Nobody Cares).

Learn more at danagoldberg.com and follow Dana on social media: @dgcomedy

Building a future that belongs to everyone

When everyone’s included, we’re all more likely to succeed. And at JPMorganChase, we’re working toward an equitable, inclusive future for LGBTQ+ communities every single day.

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VISIBILITY AWARD

DANIELLA KALLMEYER

Daniella Kallmeyer is a New York–based designer and the founder of her eponymous label, Kallmeyer. A graduate of the London College of Fashion with a focus on tailoring, she honed her craft at luxury houses with the likes of Alexander McQueen, Proenza Schouler, and Luca Luca. She founded Kallmeyer in 2012 with a vision for seasonless, impeccably tailored pieces defined by consideration, strength, and quiet sensuality— prioritizing quality and accessible luxury over trend and speed.

For more than a decade, Kallmeyer has cultivated a devoted and diverse clientele drawn to her thoughtful approach to wardrobe building, where utility and elegance coexist. The brand is anchored by two retail stores in New York City, each with personalized and distinguished environments for customer experience and community engagement, and surrounded by hand-made furniture and carefully curated details.

JULI GREY-OWENS COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

Juli Grey-Owens is a New York State transgender activist, is the founder and Executive Director of Gender Equality New York Inc (GENY), a non-profit corporation whose mission is to advocate for transgender, gender non-binary, and intersex New Yorkers through education, advocacy, and empowerment.

She was a Lead Organizer behind the campaign to pass the New York State transgender civil rights bill known as the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA), which was successfully passed and signed into law by Governor Cuomo in 2019.

In 2017 she was recognized by City & State New York magazine as one of the “10 People Making a Difference for LGBT New Yorkers” and in 2019 she was again recognized by City & State magazine in their Pride Power 100 list which recognizes the most influential figures in the LGBTQ community in New York.

As Executive Director of Gender Equality New York (GENY), Grey-Owens regularly provides training to local and state agencies, organizations, houses of worship, colleges and universities, and health care organizations. She currently trains recruits at both the Nassau and Suffolk Police Academies, health care workers at Northwell Health Huntington Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering, and students at Molloy University.

She serves on the Suffolk County Executive’s LGBTQ Advisory Board and the Town of Huntington LGBTQ+ Task Force. Grey-Owens also serves on the NYS Division of Human Rights Hate and Bias Prevention Long Island Regional Council.

She lives in Huntington with her wife Barbara and their two cats, Bugsy and Baby. When not educating, leading a demonstration or speaking out for her community, she is an avid fan of the Mets, Islanders, Giants and Knicks.

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ALLY FOR EQUALITY AWARD

JANE KRAKOWSKI

Jane Krakowski Jane Krakowski is an award-winning triple threat actress best known for her role as Jenna Maroney on the Emmy Award-winning network comedy “30 Rock.” She was honored with four Emmy nominations for her work on the show, as well as a collective 2009 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. In addition to hosting FOX’s reboot of the classic game show “Name That Tune”, she was most recently seen in “Elsbeth” and as the showstopping Bobbie Flanagan in Apple’s musical series “Schmicago”, a follow up to the critical and popular hit “Schmigadoon!” in which she also starred.

Other iconic performances include her Golden Globe-nominated portrayal of Elaine Vassal on the award-winning “Ally McBeal”; her Critics Choice Award-winning, Emmy nominated role of Jacqueline White on “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”; Mrs. Dickinson in Apple’s hit series “Dickinson”; and Miss Shields on FOX’s “A Christmas Story LIVE,” as well as guest-starring roles on “Modern Family,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “At Home with Amy Sedaris,” “The Simpsons”, “American Dad,” “Drunk History,” “Younger” and even “Sesame Street.”

Most recently, Jane was seen in Mary Todd Lincoln’s ‘bratty curls’ in Cole Escola’s critically acclaimed, hit Broadway show “Oh, Mary!” Jane’s takeover of the role was so highly received that her run was extended before it even began! In the summer of 2025, Jane also took to the stage in London’s West End production of “Here We Are.” In 2016, she starred on Broadway in the Roundabout Theater Company’s production of “She Loves Me” (Outer Critics Circle Award, Astaire Award, Drama Desk Award and Tony nomination). She earned a 2003 Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award for her portrayal of Carla in the Broadway musical “Nine,” and a Tony nomination for “Grand Hotel.” Other Broadway credits include “Company,” “Once Upon a Mattress,” “Tartuffe” and “Starlight Express.” She won an Olivier Award while starring in “Guys and Dolls” in the West End and starred in the Encores! revival of “Damn Yankees.” She also played the role of Mrs. Potts in the Hollywood Bowl’s 2018 production of “Beauty and the Beast.”

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SPECIAL GUEST

TITUSS BURGESS

Tituss Burgess is an Emmy and SAG-nominated actor, musician, and writer. Tituss starred as ‘Titus Andromedon’ in the hit Netflix comedy series UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT and its special (six Emmy nominations, SAG Award, two Critics’ Choice TV Awards). Most recently, Tituss starred as Mary Todd Lincoln in Cole Escola’s hit Broadway comedy, Oh, Mary! . Other recent credits include the animated film SPELLBOUND, SCHMIGADOON, and CENTRAL PARK. Additional screen credits include RESPECT, SET IT UP, and DOLEMITE IS MY NAME. Broadway credits include Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Good Vibrations, Jersey Boys, Guys and Dolls , and The Little Mermaid, as well as Center of the YOUniverse which he created and starred in alongside Jane Krakowski at Minetta Lane Theatre. Last year, Tituss debuted his own musical adaptation of The Preacher’s Wife at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre, based on the 1996 film starring Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington. Tituss will next be seen on screen in BARBERSHOP and in upcoming feature film THE CAT IN THE HAT.

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SPECIAL GUEST

LOUISA JACOBSON

Louisa Jacobson stars in Julian Fellowes’ Emmy-nominated HBO series, THE GILDED AGE, opposite Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon. Her breakout moment garnered her a SAG Nomination for “Best Ensemble in a Drama Series” in 2024. In film, Louisa will appear in Celine Song’s highly anticipated A24 film THE MATERIALISTS, opposite Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans.

On stage, Louisa co-conceived an adaptation of Chekhov’s THREE SISTERS starring her and her real-life sisters for Williamstown Theatre Festival’s reading series. She also starred in PlayCo’s production of Sarah Einspanier’s rapid-fire comedy LUNCH BUNCH, directed by Tara Ahmadinejad. She previously appeared in TRAYF, directed by Maggie Burrows at The Geffen Playhouse and she played “Juliet” in The Old Globe’s acclaimed production of ROMEO AND JULIET, directed by Barry Edelstein. While in school, she appeared as “Mary Dalton” in the Yale Repertory Theater’s production of NATIVE SON directed by Seret Scott, and as “Janice” in Williamstown Theatre Festival’s production of THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING directed by G.T. Upchurch alongside Tavi Gevinson. Louisa recently assistant directed downtown’s buzzy off-Broadway play, INVASIVE SPECIES, conceived and starring Maia Novi.

Louisa is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama.

Morgan Stanley is proud to support the Human Rights Campaign

At Morgan Stanley, diversity is an opportunity — for clients, employees and the firm. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion is fundamental to our role as a global leader striving for excellence in all that we do. By valuing diverse perspectives, we continue to expand our inclusive culture, focus on our people and deliver innovative solutions to the communities where we live and work.

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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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!

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.

LOVE OUT LOUD

FOCUSED ON WHAT MATTERS

MGM Resorts International is proud to foster a culture of respect where everyone is empowered to thrive. As a company, we’ve taken meaningful steps to create welcoming experiences across our workplace and operations. We were the first in our industry to provide same-sex partner benefits to our employees and the first to offer same-sex commitment ceremonies for our guests. Whether at one of our destinations or in our communities, we continue to build spaces where all people are celebrated and recognized. MGM Resorts is proud to support the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner.

We are pleased to support the Human Rights Campaign Greater New York Dinner.

At Latham & Watkins, you belong as you are. We are thrilled to bring that same spirit of inclusion, opportunity, and community to colleagues throughout the legal profession.

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At Regeneron, we have a responsibility and commitment to fostering our culture of inclusion. We strive to be a place where you can be yourself you yourself and succeed by fully embracing and suppor ting our LGBTQ+ colleagues

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