2024 Task Force Gala Journal

Roots of progress, blooms of hope.

October 19th, 2024 Miami Beach Convention Center thetaskforcegala.org

From our President I am thrilled to welcome you all to this year’s Gala, filled with a sense of excitement and urgency, as we near elections that will decide how our community and our nation moves forward. Tonight, we will celebrate, share space and express our joy in community.

But we do that in the context of an election that holds our lives in its hands.

Tonight, we come together to celebrate, but we also know you are here because you care about and support our work for liberation. Let me tell you a bit about what we have been doing lately to Queer the Vote, our campaign that the proceeds from this event will support.

Sooo, how do we do Queer the Vote? By driving LGBTQ+ people and allies to the polls.

Our staff works on the ground and virtually to build grassroots people power and create the conditions to deliver concrete wins for LGBTQ+ people. The work is not simply around election time -- our programs are year-round and include skills-building trainings, partnerships with aligned organizations, and efforts to maximize visibility about the importance of voting and staying engaged in political work locally and nationally.

And no matter the outcome of the elections in November, there will still be much work to do to secure the progress we have made, stave off attacks on our rights, and continue to fight the challenges we face.

It has been extraordinary to see the impact of the “boots on the ground” work of our team, signing up thousands of individuals – LGBTQ and allies – to register to vote, educate themselves, and exert their power at the ballot box. Choosing strategic states like Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and more, the Task Force dispatches our staff to work with local partners and do outreach person-to-person: at Pride events, canvassing, and in collaboration with diverse organizations on the front lines. You will hear about that work tonight on the screens and on the stage, and I hope you will take that energy home with you and do all you can to get us across the finish line, so we can be proud knowing we did all we could to have our voices heard.

We all know what is at stake. It could not be clearer that our existence, bodily autonomy, families, young people, stories, history, and the progress we have made are all under threat. The Task Force is at the forefront of raising the alarm, and this year’s Gala will support our ability to continue to do that until November 5th as well as to

the next Presidential administration and at the state level, where we know the struggle is real.

For tonight, let’s give ourselves permission to tap into our queer joy and wrap ourselves in love, so that we can remind ourselves what it is that we are fighting for.

Lastly, I would like to acknowledge that this event would not have happened without the hard work of scores of volunteers and staff.

For them, this is a yearlong effort. My heart belongs to our Gala cochairs, Jeff Oliverio and Craig Jarrett, and the committee that puts so much time, energy, love, and patience into the Gala planning. Of course, I want to express a huge thank you to the donors and sponsors who give us the resources we need to do the work. Thank you to our Board of Directors who offer support, vision, and resources for us to carry out our mission.

Let’s have an amazing evening. And tomorrow, let’s get back to work as we near an election that holds so much promise for our community and the country!

Kierra Johnson (she/they) President of National LGBTQ Task Force and National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund 3

Making Great Strides Together Akerman proudly congratulates Jim Tyrrell and Roger Thomson on receiving the National LGBTQ Task Force’s 2024 Eddy McIntrye Community Service Award.

We also extend our congratulations to Karamo Brown for being honored with the 2024 National Leadership Award.

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Letter from our Event Co-Chairs On behalf of our Gala committee, we want to welcome you to the 2024 National LGBTQ Task Force Gala. Over the last year our team of committed volunteers has worked tirelessly to create a truly exceptional evening while juggling their jobs, personal lives and many other volunteer activities. This year, with the 2024 election on the horizon, the work for our team was a little more challenging as our community stretched their funds to political candidates up and down the ballot. This is because we know that freedom and justice for LGBTQ people is at stake during this unprecedented election!

The theme for tonight’s celebration, “Roots of Progress, Blooms of Hope”, reflects the work the National LGBTQ Task Force has done over their 50+ year history with the goal to create a more inclusive and hopeful future for all. The organization continues to fight for freedom, equality, and justice for all, and we are reminded here in Florida and across the country that our rights and freedoms are under attack, which is why we must stay focused and motivated to continue the fight! The TaskForce’s field and advocacy teams have been on the ground in Florida, working with partner organizations, engaging at community events and promoting the “Queer the Vote” campaign.

We hope tonight’s Gala will unite and inspire our family, friends, and colleagues to recommit to supporting the work of the Task Force in working to propel our social justice movement forward.

This is our second year serving as Co-Chairs of the Gala, and we continue to grow and evolve as leaders (and friends) and build on the amazing momentum we have passionately given to improve and elevate this event! We are most proud of the team we have created, who amaze us with their dedication, creativity, and passion for giving back to our community. Our committee members are a group of truly amazing individuals who are leaders in their professional lives and leaders in the community. We hope you will show them some love and thank them for their work this evening, or by getting to know them throughout the year! We are fortunate to work with a group of people who are truly friends, and many have become chosen family in each other’s lives.

Just as the Task Force relies on the generosity and time from our committee, we all rely on the financial sponsorships from the many individuals, corporations and organizations that support us year after year. So many have shown up to support our work, once again, by sponsoring this year’s Gala. We would be remiss if we didn’t personally thank our own employers, Truist and Royal Caribbean International, for standing with the LGBTQ+ community and the

Task Force, and for supporting a future that is brighter and a world where everyone can thrive as their true self!

Our final thank you is reserved for our families, who support us and pick up the slack in our lives when we are working evenings and weekends to make this event happen. JS, Tony and Michael, we are so fortunate to have your love and commitment and for providing us with the support that allows us to give back to our community.

We could not do it without you. We are both honored to have been entrusted with leading this iconic event over the last few years and know that we have left a legacy that others will build upon and improve. The Gala team has strong roots that will continue to bloom for the future!

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About Eddy McIntyre Sometimes awards are named after people who stand out in the community. The Eddy McIntyre Community Service Award is named for someone who stood out and stood up.

The breadth of Eddy’s interests and contributions across this community are legion. It was clear that Eddy understood the society we lived in was ours to create, even as it shaped us. Eddy understood that if he saw something needed, he could help make it happen. Eddy understood that community is a participatory and not a passive experience. And, of course, Eddy never sought any personal credit or acknowledgment.

But Eddy had no trouble giving recognition to others. As a founding board member of the Dade Human Rights Foundation, it was Eddy, along with his co-board member Rosemary Wilder, who envisioned an annual dinner to acknowledge and appreciate the service of some of the community’s leaders. Thus the Task Force Gala was born, a celebration to honor many who have made wonderful contributions to our community. And though each one likely made his or her contributions without thought of recognition or thanks, they nonetheless received both.

Eddy received neither recognition nor the award, no matter how well deserved it was. He probably would have been embarrassed to receive this honor while alive, seeming to him too unseemly to receive an award he had helped to establish.

But the fact remains that Eddy well belonged in that select group of honorees. So as we go forward, we want to be sure that each of the future’s honorees understands that he or she is in Eddy’s company.

The National LGBTQ Task Force therefore renamed the annual Community Service Award as the Eddy McIntyre Community Service Award. And so by saying “Thank You” to others, we keep alive the spirit, the passion, and the empowerment that Eddy so selflessly shared with us all.

Adapted by Jerry Chasen from his remarks announcing the naming of the Award.

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Jim Tyrrell & Roger Thomson

2024 Eddy McIntyre Community Service Award Jim Tyrrell and Roger Thomson are beloved fixtures in the South Florida community. Coupled since 1999, the two have dedicated themselves to supporting the LGBTQ movement locally and nationally through their philanthropy and service. Roger sat on the National LGBTQ Task Force Board for nine years, with two years as Board Co-Chair. He has also served on the LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee for the City of Miami Beach, the Board of Miami Pride, and the LGBTQ Community Fund Committee at The Miami Foundation. Jim and Roger are members of SAVE, SAGE, and Equality Florida, as well as supporters of Pridelines and myriad other South Florida LGBTQ community organizations. Their generosity has helped beat back discriminatory policies and legislative attacks on LGBTQ people and enabled the community to continue thriving and reaching for full liberation.

Prior to his retirement in 2016, Roger served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Brinker International Inc, which operates Chili’s and Maggiano’s restaurants. He has also served executive roles at Burger King Corporation and S&A Restaurant Corp. At 49 years old, Roger became one of the first Fortune 500 executives to openly identify as gay.

Jim started his career as a disco instructor straight out of high school. He later pursued a degree in landscape architecture from Rutgers University, worked as an interior designer, and as a licensed massage therapist. In the early 2000’s, Jim battled three bouts of tongue cancer, which required multiple rounds of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Jim is a cancer warrior and survivor.

Jim and Roger were married on January 1, 2016. The wedding was planned by Liebe and Seth Gadinsky and officiated by Richard Milstein – all of whom are prior recipients of the Eddy McIntyre Community Service Award.

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Karamo Brown

2024 National Leadership Award Karamo is the Emmy-winning host and culture expert on Netflix’s hit series Queer Eye. He has used his platform to combat HIV stigma and advocate for providing mental health support and HIV education to the Black queer community. His unwavering commitment to raising awareness and offering crucial support highlights his exceptional leadership and advocacy. As a supportive father and role model, Karamo’s personal and professional life embodies the values of empathy, resilience, and community spirit.

Karamo draws from his work in social services to show how he both discovered and learned to explore his many different “identities”.

Whether as a black man, openly gay man, a son of immigrant parents, a Christian or a single father, Karamo strategically utilizes the strength of his numerous identities to achieve success – and teaches others to do the same.

He launched his daytime talk show, The Karamo Show, in 2022; its third season premiered on September 16, 2024. His podcast, Karamo, is an in-depth look at life’s thorniest issues, where people from around the world can call in and chat with Karamo to receive direct advice or share their personal feelings on the everyday situations affecting their lives. His memoir, “Karamo: My Story of Embracing Purpose, Healing, and Hope,” explores how the challenges in his own life have allowed him to forever transform the lives of those in need.

About being honored at this year’s Gala, Karamo commented: “I am deeply honored to receive the 2024 National Leadership Award from the National LGBTQ Task Force. This recognition is not just a reflection of my work but a testament to the strength, resilience, and love that defines our entire community. Together, we have made incredible strides toward equality, and though there is still much work to be done, I remain committed to amplifying our voices, fighting for our rights, and supporting those who need it most. Let us continue to lead with compassion and conviction, ensuring that every individual can live openly and authentically.”

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Keith Boykin

City of Miami Beach Ruth Shack 1998 Dennis Edwards & Mark Steinberg Dave Lawrence

Mindy McNichols 1999 Martha Fugate

Liebe Gadinsky Jorge Mursuli 2000 Billy Bean

Cristina Saralegui David Treece

Rosemary Wilder Elkin Zapata

Marleine Bastien Dr. John Graves Sir Ian McKellen Terrence McNally Damian Pardo

Ilene Chaiken

Joan Schaeffer 2009 Steve Adkins Lt. Dan Choi

Rev. James Trapp 2004 Alicia Apfel All Dade Human Rights

Foundation/Gay & Lesbian Foundation of South Florida grant recipients

2005 California Assemblyman Mark Leno Richard C. Milstein President of Spain José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero

2010 Cindy Brown

Alan Cumming

Commissioner Katy Sorenson

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2020 Virtual Edition

Georg Ketelhohn

Matt Foreman

Elizabeth F. Schwartz

Edda Cimino

Julian Bond

Joseph L. Falk

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Leonard Pitts

Bob Cole

Robert Rosenberg

Hillary Clinton Lee Schrager

Jerry Chasen Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz

2018 Sam Champion and Robin Roberts Charles Million & Tim Nardi

Ben Cohen

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Rep. Richard Gephardt

2017 Alberto Arias & Wood Kinnard Gloria Estefan

2019 Wilson Cruz and Anthony Rapp Gisela Vega

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2016 Steve Rothaus Seth Rudetsky & James Wesley

George Takei

2021 Billy Eichner Jasmine McKenzie Robin Schwartz

James G. Pepper

2022 Jonathan Capehart Liebe, Seth, Naomi and Tashi Gadinsky X González

2015 Mary L. Bonauto Juan Bosco Talavera

2023 Dominique Jackson Constance Collins

2014 Kristin Beck

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Hosts and Entertainment Jai Rodriguez - Host Jai Rodriguez is a celebrated entertainment icon best known as the original “Culture Vulture” on the Emmy Award-winning show Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. With nearly two decades of experience, he has significantly influenced American culture through his work in television and Broadway.

Jai’s career began at age 18 when he made history as the youngest actor cast in a leading role in the acclaimed musical RENT. Following this breakthrough, he starred in productions like The Producers, Spinning Into Butter, and the off-Broadway hit Zanna, Don’t. He has shared the stage with music legends such as Gladys Knight and Patti Labelle and recently completed a Las Vegas residency in Sex Tips For Straight Women From A Gay Man. In television, Jai has enjoyed a diverse career, appearing in Malibu Country alongside Reba McEntire and Lily Tomlin, as well as shows like Bones, How I Met Your Mother, and Harry’s Law. He even had a cameo in Lady Gaga’s music video for “Telephone.”

Internationally, Jai starred in the Australian series The Horizon, the most-watched LGBTQ web series.

He stars in ABC’s High Potential and recently appeared in Netflix’s Uncoupled with Neil Patrick Harris, and the Universal film BROS. Beyond his professional work, Jai is actively involved in charitable efforts, including the Drag is Not a Crime telethon. He resides in Los Angeles with his rescue dog, Rico, his cat Cookie, and several reptiles, continually making a positive impact in the LGBTQ community.

Ginger Minj - Co-Host and Performer Ginger Minj is a dynamic performer who first gained fame as a contestant on Season 7 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and later returned for Season 2 of Drag Race All Stars, where she was a finalist in Season 6. Following her appearances on the show, Ginger has toured internationally and starred in major films, including the Emmy-nominated Hocus Pocus 2.

In addition to her acting, Ginger has made a mark on Broadway as both a star and director of original shows, while also releasing three studio albums and several singles and collaborations.

In November 2023, she launched her debut memoir-cookbook, Southern Fried Sass, which combines Southern-inspired recipes with personal stories that reflect her journey in drag. The book shares valuable lessons and wisdom drawn from her experiences and her grandmother’s resilience.

Ginger’s blend of humor, talent, and heart resonates with fans, making her a beloved figure in the drag community and beyond.

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Frenchie Davis Frenchie Davis, born in Los Angeles, began her career as a theater student at Howard University. Her first acting job was in Germany, where she performed in Little Shop of Horrors, followed by Jesus Christ Superstar. Upon returning to the U.S., she auditioned for American Idol, quickly becoming a fan favorite.

Davis made a significant impact on Broadway in RENT, where her six-month contract turned into nearly four years. She also played “Effie White” in the West Coast tour of Dreamgirls and starred in the musical satire Monica. In August, she took on the role of Mahalia Jackson in Sing, Mahalia, Sing.

In 2008, she co-headlined the 30th-anniversary tour of Ain’t Misbehavin’, receiving rave reviews for her performance. Transitioning to dance music, her singles “Give Me Tonight” and “You Are” topped Billboard Dance charts.

Davis returned to television on NBC’s The Voice, where her rendition of “Single Ladies” debuted at #12 on iTunes. Currently, she is working on a new album that will blend classics, Broadway tunes, and original songs. With her powerful voice and dynamic presence, Frenchie Davis continues to shine in the entertainment industry.

Athena Dion Miami’s very own Greek goddess, Athena Dion, returns to the Gala for a fourth consecutive year hosting our cocktail reception and dance party, the After Glow Ball. Elegant, sassy and beautiful – with a heart as big as her closet – Athena is a graduate of FIU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism and has put her degree to good use. She runs the most successful drag brunch in South Florida at R House Wynwood and spends her summers headlining the iconic Jackie O Resort on the island of Mykonos in Greece. You can spot her rubbing shoulders with the stars from the likes of Matt Damon, Gloria Estefan, and her buddy Ana Navarro!

Athena gives back to her community through her humanitarian organization, Dream Queens (mydreamqueens.com), which has organized makeover events, toy drives and drag performances for homeless shelters and hospitals. She has established her legacy in South Florida: the Dion Dynasty, made up of drag artists, performers, and professionals in the South Florida community and beyond.

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Thank you to the many activists and community leaders who work tirelessly each year to put on this successful event. Please enjoy your time in our beautiful city.

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DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA MAYOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

October 19, 2024 Greetings!

As the proud Mayor of Miami-Dade County, a region of nearly 3 million residents and one of Friends, the world’s most vibrant and diverse communities, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2024 National LGBTQ Task Force Gala.

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September 18, 2024 Congratulations to the National LGBTQ Task Force!

I am writing this letter in my individual capacity as Mayor of Broward County, and I am pleased to welcome everyone to the National LGBTQ Task Force Gala in South Florida.

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I also want to congratulate Karamo Brown as the recipient of the 2024 National Leadership Thank you to the many activists and community leaders who work tirelessly each year to put on Award; as well as Jim Tyrrell and Roger Thomson as the recipients of the 2024 Eddy McIntyre this successful event. Please enjoy your time in our beautiful city.

Community Service Award. I know that Jim and Roger have been longtime LGBTQ activists in Miami-Dade County, and I am so pleased that they are now Broward County residents.

It Sincerely, is through the hard work of champions like you that South Florida continues to be a more just, equitable, and welcoming society for all.

Best wishes to you all for an outstanding LGBTQ Task Force Gala!

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Auction Donors The National LGBTQ Task Force thanks those individuals and businesses that generously donated to this year’s silent auction. The list is current as of the time the journal went to print.

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Dr. Russell F. Sassani

Visitors Authority

SAVE Foundation

AKT London

Equinox

Life House - South of Fifth

SMR DAYS

American Airlines

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel

Michael Caprio

Amrit Ocean Resort and Spa

Fogo de Chão

NBC Universal

Starboard Holdings Ltd.

Flamingo Rampant

New World Symphony

Frost Museum of Science

Norwegian Cruise Line

Gay Days, Inc

Pair of Thieves

Groot Hospitality

Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel

Azamara Blu Dot Bravo Media LLC Brian Sims & Alex Drakos Caesars Entertainment Capital Genealogy Carnival Cruise Line Casa De Campo Citizen M Miami World Center Club Med all-inclusive beach and mountain resorts Dan Rios

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Sugarboo and Co Sushi Bichi The Breakers The drvn Team The Henderson

Park West Gallery

The Ritz-Carlton

Patrick Groenendaal

TOPEKA

Perx.com

TWIST

Photo Innovations, Inc. Pines Party

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Purple Foundation

Wet Labatories

Royal Caribbean International - Corporate Group Dept

YAYA Coastal Cuisine Zoo Miami

Event Committee & Other Angels Co-Chairs Craig Jarrett

Luke Sorber, Executive Secretary

Jeff Oliverio

Jorge Zambrano, AfterGlow Ball Co-Director

Executive Committee

Event Committee Members

Zachary Barker, Assistant Marketing Director Sebastian Blanco, Associated Events Director

Doug Ames Beau Beasley Kevin Better

Hector Castañeda, AfterGlow Ball Co-Director

Matt Dzwonkiewicz

Naomi Celaire-Hettema, Auction Director

Jerard Kelley

Hannahbelle Cooke, Hospitality Director Stephen Dominy, Director of Volunteer Relations Raul Griffith, Production Consultant Chris Ladas, Marketing Director Melissa Robles, Production Director Eric Scheiner, Vice Chair & Fundraising Director

Stephen Hilson Alex Kleppe Kaily Lachapelle Carina Segredo Yahn Zika Many thanks to the angels among us:

Carolina Bonnelly

Joe Plana

Rocco Carulli

Deborah Renner

Jerry Chasen

Jai Rodriguez

Carol Coombs

Nathan Sabo

Athena Dion

Juan Sanchez

Jeff Delmay

Lindsey Shook

Alex Fernandez

Dale Stine

James-Lee Ford

Jacqueline Vargas

Scott Galvin

Hua Hui Vogel

Eric Garcia Victor Garcia Liebe Gadinsky Bruce Horwich Maria Linkous Lindsey Linzer Crystal Marshal Monica Matteo-Salinas

Vanessa Alenier

Tony Mendoza

Owen Bale

Jay Needham

John Beadel

Pastor Kipp Nelson

Luis Block

Jerry Nieves

Special Thanks to: Alexander Diaz and the Town of Golden Beach for their exceptional generosity and for welcoming us to their beautiful beach pavilion.

David Sexton, for his passion, talent and creativity.

An extra special thanks to the entire Task Force Gala committee and all of the wonderful volunteers who contributed their time to make tonight’s event enjoyable.

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Defender Sponsors

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Protector Sponsors

Supporter Sponsors

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Influencer Sponsors

Bradley Carlson & Troy du Toit

Dennis Edwards & Mark Steinberg

Commissioner Eileen Higgins

Joan Schaeffer & Roberta Mandel

Stuart Weiss The Wayne and Nicole Cypen Philanthropic Fund

Underwriters

Alexander Diaz, Town Manager, Town of Golden Beach

Media Sponsors

Table Captains

Eric Scheiner & Kevin Hirsh GEM Government Services

Gene Sulzberger MDGLCC - Greater Miami LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce

Miami Beach Police Department Molto Crescendo SAVE LGBT/Equality Florida

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Congratulations on this much deserved award. Thank you for your beyond generous support of this community, and of me personally.

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Thank you for your unwavering commitment to advancing our LGBTQ movement and supporting and mentoring organizations and individuals whose missions and visions are to do the same.

You are so deserving of the Eddy McIntyre Community Service Award and to be celebrated for your years of generosity and for just being plain awesome!

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About the Task Force The National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people. We are building a future where everyone can be free to be their entire selves in every aspect of their lives. Today, despite all the progress we’ve made to end discrimination, millions of LGBTQ people face barriers in every aspect of their lives: in housing, employment, healthcare, retirement, and basic human rights. These barriers must go. That’s why the Task Force is training and mobilizing millions of activists across our nation to deliver a world where you can be you. For more information, go to thetaskforce.org.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sian Lewis Washington, DC

Erik Richard Morin Co-Chair Miami, FL

David M. Pérez Washington, DC

Rodney McKenzie, Jr. Co-Chair Brooklyn, NY Colgate Darden Treasurer Fort Lauderdale, FL

Jeremy Rye San Francisco, CA Candelario Saldana Charlotte, NC Almas Sayeed Los Angeles, CA

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

Dana Riceel People and Culture Manager Tanya Kelly Blackford Database Administrator Rick Mohn Senior Finance Manager COMMUNICATIONS Cathy Renna Director of Communications

Jake Arnell Institutional and Corporate Giving Manager

Andrea Montanez Field Organizer

Andy Durojaiye Membership Giving Manager

Meera Rajput State Policy Analyst

Taylor Brio Foundation Giving Officer Sala Dold Individual Giving Officer

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Kenya Whitaker Government Affairs Associate Tahil Sharma Faith Work Director CONFERENCE AND EVENTS

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Benjamin Simmons Communications Marketing Manager

Kris Hayashi Director of Advocacy and Action

DEVELOPMENT

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Allen Morris Policy Director

Michael Bath Events Director Court Betro CC 365 Field Organizer

Jacky Goh Chief Development Officer

Sayre Reece Vice President

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Kayla Rivera Action Fund Campaign Director

Firat Demir Executive Assistant to the Executive Director

Ryan Hurst Director of Individual Giving

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Leadership Council We extend a heartfelt thanks to our Leadership Council members for their continued support of the Task Force and the Task Force Action Fund. Leadership Council members make an annual gift of $1,500 or more and give the Task Force the flexibility to build grassroots LGBTQ political power across the nation. If we have inadvertently omitted or incorrectly listed your name, please contact Jacky Goh, Chief Development Officer, at jgoh@thetaskforce.org.

Current Leadership Council donors and funders as of June 30, 2024.

Thank you to our Individual Donors PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE ($50,000+) James Berwind & Kevin Clark Janet M. Edwards Robert Holgate Steven L. Holley H. Scott Huizenga

Joseph Arena & homas D’Eletto Rea Carey & Margaret Conway Bradley Carlson & Troy Du Toit

Allison & Zachary Julius Mitchell Karp & Barry Katz Jeremiah Kelly & Paul Oostenbrug Mayor Daniella Levine Cava

Meg & Sarah Baesmith

& Frank Steil

Joseph Bartush C. D. Bedford

Robert McCrae & William Newell

Samantha Boardman

Barbara Meislin

Charles Browning & Robert Elis

Paulette Meyer & David Friedman

Diane Cary & Jim Parriott

Jason Misleh

Tess & Daniel Klingessrow

Patricia Finegan

Kevin McCarty & Henri Vezie

Paul & Caroline Cronson

Erik R. Morin & Luis Calderon

Laurie Mirman

Nicole & Wayne Cypen

Stephanie & Paul Morris

H. Richard Quadracci

Jorge Luis Garcia T. Aaron Hans & Tania Mitchell

Anthony Montoya & David Holmes

Pamela David

Alfreda Murck

Don J. Hayden & Brian Thompson

Dr. Oxana Ovakimyan

William Dollaway & Glenn Barcheski

Jack Bankowsky & Matthew Marks

Alejandro Roark

Matt. Foreman & Francisco De Leon

Nancy D. Polikoff

Tracy Hewat Eugene Kapaloski

Marianne Seggerman

Todd Goldstein

Richard Milstein & Eric Hankin

Robert Seligsohn

Dr. Erwin Gonzalez

Mark Sexton & Kirk Wallace

Benjamin & William Hamilton

Elizabeth A. Scott & James Houston Stupski Foundation at San Francisco Foundation Anonymous EXECUTIVE’S CIRCLE ($25,000 - $49,999) Colgate W. Darden IV Liebe & Seth Gadinsky Weston F. Milliken Stanley Newman & Brian Rosenthal Holly Peterson Bill & Alex Roedy Jim Tyrrell & Roger Thomson 50

AMBASSADOR’S CIRCLE ($10,000 $24,999)

James Pepper Barbara Roper Edward Snowdon & Duffy Violante DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($5,000 - $9,999) Judith Bennett & Cynthia Herrup Candy S. Cox & Debra L. Peevey Alexander Diaz

Commissioner Micky Steinberg Dr. Kevin Wang

Commissioner Eileen Higgins

Thomas Qafzezi & Juan Rodriguez Daniel Rabinowitz & Ann Thomas Leslie Seale & Frank Ippolito Sean Eldridge & Chris Hughes

Amelie Zurn-Galinsky

Steven Hill & Jonathan Herz

Tiger Baron Foundation

Molly Holmes Harold L. Ivey

ADVOCATE’S CIRCLE ($2,500 - $4,999)

Deric Walters & Jesse Lehrhoff

Matt Kaczmarek & Aaron Ordower

Ralph Alpert

Sian Lewis

Gerald Wentland & Jean-Paul Michaud

Sara J. Anderson

Richard Lynch

Linton Stables, III & Gregory Brown

Beth Zemsky & Chris Heeter

DELEGATE’S CIRCLE ($1,500 - $2,499)

Douglas Mateyaschuk, II & Evan Wolfe

Juan Battle & Michael Bennett

Rev. Rodney McKenzie, Jr.

Scott Bennett

Albert McMeen, III & James Davis

David Berg & Laura Butzel

Michael Miller

Robin Bergen & Janine Hackett

Hez Norton & Rev. Arrington Chambliss

Susana Berger & Ashley Baia

Jeffrey Oliverio & Tony Mendoza

Lewis Black

Joe Pallant

Edwin Blackman

C. G. Pash, Jr.

Julie Callsen & Brad Pohlman

Ralph Pellecchio & James Wernz

Peter Chandler

David Perez

Timothy Convery

John Peters

Dana Cowin

James Petrone

George DeBolt

Michael Piore & Rodney Yoder

Robert Denny Michelle Dupre Dennis Edward & Mark Steinberg

Marjorie Press Col. Jennifer Pritzker Marlys Rechkemmer

Dwight Foley

Erick Rivero

Malcolm Gage, Jr. & Brian Bristow

Gay Roane Jeremy Rye

Ben Guess & Jim Therrien

Joan Schaeffer & Roberta Mandel

Thomas Harshman & Stanley Gwyn

Peter Shomer

Jeff Hawkins & Janet Strauss

Stephen Thayer & Howard Terry

Norman Horowitz & Robert Tomasik

Albert Thompson & Kenneth Smith

Cindy Houston & Rete Carie

Morgan Weinstein

Emily Howe & Aimee Gelnaw

Lisa & Brian Tannebaum

William Wilson & Dr. Richard Wall

Lawrence Kreisman

Rene Wolfensberger & David Chiu

L. C. Massey & Gillie Holme

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Institutional Leadership Council Members PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE ($500,000+)

ADVOCATE’S CIRCLE ($10,000-24,999)

Ford Foundation

AIDS United

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Akerman LLP

EXECUTIVE’S CIRCLE ($100,000-$499,999) The Arcus Foundation The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Wellspring Philanthropic Fund AMBASSADOR’S CIRCLE ($50,00099,999) Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Our Fund Foundation

Team SCG

Henry Luce Foundation

Palace Bar

Unite Here

Hilton Capital Management

Prevention 305

West Monroe Community Impact Fund

In Our Own Voice

Scale for Change

The Johnson Family Foundation

Snipes USA

Comcast Corporation

DELEGATE’S CIRCLE ($1,000-9,999)

Molson Coors

Everytown for Gun Safety

The 22nd Century Initiative

Florida Blue

A Great Idea

Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod Chicago Community Foundation

Fortune 500 Enterprises Huizenga Family Foundation Irving Harris Foundation

Leonard Litz Foundation

CSAA Insurance Group

Mark Migdal & Hayden

Fetzer Institute

The Miami Foundation

Hilton Worldwide

Miami-Dade Tourism Development Council

Truist

Grindr

Raymond James Charitable Endowment

JPMorgan Chase Foundation

St. John’s on the Lake United Methodist Church

Starboard Cruises

Hustle Inc.

Service Employees International Union

Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority

Advocacy Coalition

United Church of Christ

John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

Laughing Gull Foundation

Greenberg Traurig, P.A.

BDO USA

E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($25,000-49,999)

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Foundation

Mistr Morgan Stanley Planned Parenthood Federation of America Royal Caribbean Cruises Ryder Charitable

Actblue Civics Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes, P.A. Brkthru Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner City of Miami Beach / Miami Beach Convention Center Club Med Compassion & Choices Credo Mobile Daddy Ersin Productions The Dunes Resort Eagle Wilton Manors Ernst & Young First American Petroleum Folx Health Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

Movement Advancement Project

Trigg Laboratories

National Black Trans

Winston & Strawn

ViiV Healthcare

Legacy Circle The Task Force thanks the following people for naming the Task Force as a beneficiary in their estate planning. If you would like information about naming the Task Force in your estate planning, please contact Jacky Goh, Chief Development Officer, at jgoh@thetaskforce.org.

David I. Abramson

Holly Bridwell

Barry McCloud

Pedro C. Acosta

Jacob M. Brigham

Laura A. E. Denmark

Nicholas S. Albertson

Matthew Brown & Wayne Chang

Craig M. Desoer

Hannah G. Browning

Sarah A. Douglas

Ponciano A. Allen Jason Anderson Ricardo Aragon Judith A. & John R. Averill Nicole R. Avila Kevin R. Bannerman Alexis J. Barbieri John J. Bard Stephanie M. BartonFarcas Michael Bath William M. Beachler Sidney M. Becker Milanie Bekker Dolores D. Bell Victor G. Benitez Luna S. Bentley Lauren M. Bertagnolli Jillian K. S. Bishop David A. Bjork & Jeff L. Bengtson Thomas S. Black Marsha C. Botzer & Kimberly Harms Thomas Boyd Laura M. Bradley

Skye Dicker

Sheila Healy & Liselle La France Tracy Heinz Brandy M. Hodges Tee J. Holder

Alyxia D. Loney Lisa E. Lynn Matthew F. Lyons Lindsey M. Lyons

Lavenia N. Hood

Ed Madden & Bert Easter

John Hubschmitt

Francis C. Madi Cerrada

Pamela A. Dukovac

Shirley J. Hudson

Karma R. Maliar

Bert Easter & Dr. Ed Madden

Rachel Hurst

Donna Marburger

Stefanie A. Irmen

Raymond C. Marlotte

Victoria K. Elliott York

Kerry L. Jacobs

Kimberly J. Marlotte

Nina Feirer

Kent J. Johnson & Cody Blomberg

Barbara Brown & Sandy Delegal

Charles M. Fink & Leonard Jones

Latoya L. Johnson

Jewel M. Mason

Alyson M. Judd

Dana M. Mason

Kingsley E. Floyd

Steven D. Kaeser

Joseph Maximilian

Matthew F. & Kristine Frazier

Kerry J. & Richard J. Kelleher

Angela D. N. MayGraham

Julie A. Childs & Sara Speargas

Madison K. Frazier

Dr. Ronald Kendall & Harold Kendall

Kriss A. McCarthy

Kristen E. Clark

Adrienne D. Freed Sally L. Freitas

Linda Ketner

Barry McCloud & Joseph D. Demarco

Richard Fremont-Smith

Cynthia L. Konrad

Ismael Melendez

Liebe & Seth Gadinsky

Harold D. Kooden, PhD & John Hunter, PhD

Sean Melton

Herman J. BrownStepan Jennifer M. Buchwald P. Alan Bulliner Margaret A. Burd & Dr. Rebecca Brinkman Susan Burnside Howard R. Busby Verlin D. Campbell Kevin Carlin Bradley R. Carlson Kenneth R. Chambers Elizabeth L. Chapman

Antonio U. Clavijo Christopher B. Collis Jennifer D. Coluccio Yvonne County Candy S. Cox & Debra L. Peevey Perseus A. Crabtree Jessica L. Custard Anthony O. Daniel

Ross Draegert Sabrina K. Duckett

Gregory T. Fields

Michelle M. Lachance

Naomi E. Metz & Jennifer Foley

Zach L. Lamb

Robert F. Miailovich

Brianna J. M. Lambert

Michael E. Miller

Marilyn Lamkay

Kevin F. Moderski

Brian E. Griffin

Sheila A. Leach Stubben

John H. Moe

Mary E. Harper & Marigene Arnold

Joseph Lesko

Isabelle V. Moore

Norma J. Lindsey Peggy Lipschutz

Erik R. Morin & Luis Calderon David Morrissette Liisa H. Murray Dr. James Nonnemaker

Stephen A. Glassman Joe Goenaga Rachel E. Gollay Barbara M. Gosz Marissa K. L. Greer

Patrick J. Brady

Dr. David E. Dassey

Desiree V. BrandonGouveia

Donald E. Davis Kai A. Davison

Daniel A. Harris & Jane Buttars

Richard D. Bray

George J. DeBolt

Jeffery Haskins

David Littell & Edward Selekman

James C. Bricker

Joseph DeMarco &

Tiera D. Heady

Lester H. London

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Legacy Circle Leslie K. Norman

Kathleen Campisano

Michael W. Schnabel

William J. Stein

Lee Ormsbee

Stephen M. Richards

David E. Scott

Wade A. Strafford-Elkins

Harry K. Willwater & Hal L. Barker

Austin L. Parrow

Nathaniel J. Rickman

Marianne G. Seggerman

Jazzmin T. Wilson

Martin C. Patterson

Robert G. Ritzenhein

Andrew Sendall

Steven M. Strafford-Elkins

Edith S. Windsor

Charles W. Robbins & Damon Romine

Elliott R. Sernel & Larry Falconio

Rachel E. Taylor

Francesca Roccaforte

Lorayne J. Shafer

David J. Thomas

Douglas Wingo & Timothy Legg Benton Wong

Lauren E. Rodriguez

Lee J. Sharp & Gary S. Hotchberg

Clarice Thomas Lauren M. Todd

David Wright

Justin M. Trenz

Miralba C. Yepez

Loet VanDerveen & George Burton

Beth L. Zemsky & Chris Heeter

Marissa L. Watterson

Daniel R. Zillmann

Dr. Scott J. Weber

Harvey Zuckman & Phil E. Oxman

Loni L. Pendergrass John Perez Jason L. Perry Amanda C. Perry Danielle K. Peverelle Staci L. Phillips Jessica P. Pollard Rhonda W. Potter Richa Prabhakar Addison T. Pressley Jeffrey L. Proctor

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Anthony Rominske Ian A. Roser Russell D. Roybal Isabella M. Sanchez Robert T. Sanchez Jennifer A. Santana Heather C. Sargeant

Louise Sheppard James B. Shipman Dr. Larry Siegel Whitney R. Sierra Holly M. Solis Michael Staeb Alan V. Stageberg

Wende L. Weber Edward F. Weiss Barbara D. Weiss

Ken Ranftle & Craig Leiby

Fred B. Schaefer Kudra V. Schleder

Robert J. Starshak, M.D. & Ross Draegert

Jordan W. Redman

J Schmidt

Sandra Stattion

Jessika G. Whitehouse

Sayre E. Reece & Rev.

Kevin Schmidt

Grant M. Steerzer

Lauren Wiener

Miranda J. Whitehead

Estate of William A.K. Ryan James W. Lundberg Philanthropic Trust Beth Zemsky Family Foundation

Town Manager, Alexander Diaz + The Town of Golden Beach Congratulate the LGBTQ Task Force for over 50 years of creating hope and implementing progress in our communities.

Thank you for your dedication to fostering growth and inspiring future generations of leaders.

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