I am excited to be at @VictoryInst’s LGBTQ Leaders Conference! I am esp excited to see my fellow Empowerment Fellows and Next Gen Committee members! If you are under 40 and interested in growing #lgbtq political power, let’s chat about the NextGen group! #LGBTQLeaders21 pic.twitter.com/z4kAuqIuWw
— Jin-Soo Huh (@JinSooDHuh) December 2, 2021
Another International LGBTQ Leadership Conference is completed! Each year, hundreds of LGBTQ elected and appointed officials, advocates, community leaders, and others gather for plenary events, issue-based workshops, networking, and an exclusive elected officials track for those leading on LGBTQ legislation and policy worldwide. Attendees mixed, mingled and enjoyed reconnecting in Washington, DC and virtually from December 1-4.
Excited to be back in DC for the annual International LGBTQ Leaders conference hosted by @VictoryInst
Check out all these fabulous public servants pic.twitter.com/o4WFTtmxhq
— Daniel Hernandez Jr (@danielforaz) December 2, 2021
Check out scenes from the Conference, including…
AWARD CEREMONIES FOR OUTSTANDING LGBTQ LEADERS AND ALLIES
Once again the @VictoryInst’s 30th Annual LGBTQ Elected Leaders Conference provided the opportunity to learn, share, & strengthen fellowship amongst leaders from across the U.S. & the world.
Honored to be named the 2021 @SenatorBaldwin Breakthrough Leader. #lgbtqleaders21 pic.twitter.com/oA5IZlqgjo
— Ryan Fecteau 🏳️🌈 (@SpeakerFecteau) December 5, 2021
https://twitter.com/aldodavila_gt/status/1466817812920471558
In awe of Aldo Dávila's bravery
The first openly gay man elected to Guatemala’s Congress and one of the very few elected officials openly living with HIV, he continues to speak up despite death threats
Rightly honored by @VictoryInsthttps://t.co/qROVmfEm9n
— Gabriele Magni (@GabMagni) December 5, 2021
Congressman @AdamSchiff is the recipient of the 2021 @VictoryInst Congressional Ally Award. #lgbtqleaders21 pic.twitter.com/UdC5x3qaTd
— LGBTQ+ Victory Institute (@VictoryInst) December 2, 2021
OUTSTANDING SPEAKERS
So exciting to meet Admiral Rachel Levine, United States Assistant Secretary for Health (@HHS_ASH) at the @VictoryInst #lgbtqleaders21! pic.twitter.com/i0iHRhNbLs
— Jason Morgan (@JasonMorganMI) December 4, 2021
“I firmly believe that the future is looking brighter for our communities.” @HHS_ASH #LGBTQLeaders21 pic.twitter.com/9fvTJ5tvLX
— LGBTQ+ Victory Institute (@VictoryInst) December 2, 2021
.@SecCardona stops by @VictoryInst #lgbtqleaders21 conference and reaffirms his support for #LGBTQIA students. Another reminder that elections matter. pic.twitter.com/AIMI6JC0Jy
— Jin-Soo Huh (@JinSooDHuh) December 3, 2021
INFORMATIVE PLENARIES
Welcoming in the 2022 Congressional Rainbow Wave 🏳️🌈🌊 with @micheleforfl @MeloySM @JBeachFerrara and @danielforaz #LGBTQLeaders21 pic.twitter.com/3N2wbR7F2U
— Sheena Anne Kadi (@Sheena_Kadi) December 2, 2021
It was inspiring to meet @Moore4DistrictD, a spotlight candidate during her run for City Council in New Orleans. She founded & is Co-Director of @houseoftulipno, a nonprofit that builds housing for trans and gender-nonconforming folx in Louisiana. Thank you for all you do Mariah! pic.twitter.com/zEp1H6xbQg
— Toni G. Atkins (@toniatkins) December 4, 2021
Listening to the iconic @Moore4DistrictD ❤️🌈 💅🏼#lgbtqleaders21 @VictoryInst pic.twitter.com/7ijdkY1Ldg
— Rosemary Ketchum (@RosemaryKetchum) December 4, 2021
Now listening to an #lgbtqleaders21 panel made up of non-binary elected officials. Pretty emotional because I wasn’t sure I’d ever see this day- and that’s made considering running myself more scary. But we’re out here! ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/eixmBaqrCv
— Ash Hall (@LGBTActivist) December 3, 2021
The topic this morning is voting, in particular, #votersuppression @Cannonfor58 #lgbtqleaders21 pic.twitter.com/kZ2xeskxRE
— Rep Brianna Titone – COHD27 (@BriannaForCO) December 4, 2021
Nonbinary people affect policy just by being in the room, and we redefine what is possible when we lead! #LGBTQLeaders21 @TylerJamesTitus @lissetteforrwc @MaureeTurnerOK @MikeSimmonsChi pic.twitter.com/Ff39E2IfzV
— Vida (@MissVidaRangel) December 3, 2021
On the final day of #LGBTQLeaders21: our morning plenary on voting rights with Raffi Freedman-Gurspan of @allontheline, @toniatkins, Emmett Schelling of @TransTexas, @leslieherod and @Cannonfor58. pic.twitter.com/TWVdz1xBsb
— LGBTQ+ Victory Institute (@VictoryInst) December 4, 2021
Truly honored and humbled to have shared a stage with these phenomenal agents of change and non-binary leaders. #grateful https://t.co/IbyLitRUAh
— Tyler Titus (they/them) (@TylerJamesTitus) December 4, 2021
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
It was an honor to moderate a panel on the barriers LGBTQ women face when running for office with these amazing panelists at the #LGBTQLeaders21 Conference. #WomenOutToWin #ElectLGBTQ pic.twitter.com/eSN3oeeArS
— Casey Clowes 🌵 (@caseyclowesaz) December 5, 2021
Attended the LGBTQ Leaders Conference small group discussion on health equity and disparities. It was clear the gathering of data and use of data is vitally important. Easy access to that data is also important. This was the beginning of a bigger discussion. #LGBTQLeaders21
— Rep. Susan Ruiz (@SusanRuiz_KS23) December 4, 2021
Legislators Salma Luévano (Mexico), Robeyoncé Lima (Brazil) & Aldo Dávila (Guatemala) are sharing their experiences running for elected office in the face of political violence at @VictoryInst LGBTQ Leaders Conference, on a panel moderated by Caucus Deputy Director Aron le Fèvre pic.twitter.com/owi1vw1CBj
— Global Equality Caucus (@Equality_Caucus) December 3, 2021
At our Ban Conversion Therapy Now! dialogue at @VictoryInst LGBTQ Leaders Conference, international and US state legislators shared strategies & experiences legislating for CT bans, and agreed to use their positions to support efforts to ban CT practices around the world 🌍🏳️🌈 pic.twitter.com/ZoPkUiT4aE
— Global Equality Caucus (@Equality_Caucus) December 3, 2021
What an honor to participate with @lawanamayfield and @SusanRuiz_KS23 and the @VictoryInst #lgbtqleaders21 conference pic.twitter.com/Y4tw9qiAGW
— Rep Brianna Titone – COHD27 (@BriannaForCO) December 4, 2021
Excited to join public servants @SG_Hardin, @shayforthebay & @alicia_mousseau to talk about how we must continue to confront attacks on #LGBTQ Americans and stand up for our democracy. #LGBTQLeaders21
Thank you @VictoryInst for your unwavering commitment to inclusion! 🙌❤️ pic.twitter.com/9n9VWwPy0Z
— Evan Low (@Evan_Low) December 4, 2021
Getting ready to hear the panel on running for office as an LGBTQI candidate. Rep @BriannaForCO, Rep @SusanRuiz_KS23, and @lawanamayfield Charlotte City Council. @VictoryInst pic.twitter.com/y9KwauQOPn
— Former Representative Stephanie Byers (@ByersForKansas) December 4, 2021
https://twitter.com/jrt_cheche/status/1466813141199863816
I always love @VictoryInst events, but they’re way more fun when I get to attend with these badasses. So excited to see them speak during their breakout sessions tomorrow. #ksleg #lgbtqleaders21 pic.twitter.com/cQz3W4rlll
— Brandon Woodard (@Woodard4Kansas) December 3, 2021
The pandemic has had big impacts on the LGBTQ community. We also know so much more about pandemic response due to our community’s devastating experience with HIV.
It was an honor to speak about these issues at @VictoryFund’s annual #LGBTQLeaders21 conference. pic.twitter.com/HNK0vzltsn
— Senator Scott Wiener (@Scott_Wiener) December 4, 2021
AND LGBTQ LEADERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD!
https://twitter.com/tomtemprano/status/1466802132972183553
https://twitter.com/Dejaforpa/status/1466952718069776384
Hawaii’s LGBTQ legislative caucus is 100% represented at @VictoryInst International leadership Conference! I join hundreds of leaders from across the United States and the world to discuss policy, representation, and diversity. 🏳️🌈 pic.twitter.com/0qum0gc5uP
— Adrian Tam (@adrianktam) December 4, 2021
Good to be back in DC. Excited to be attending the #LGBTQLeaders21 conference w/ @VictoryInst pic.twitter.com/HeJj2oHk53
— Adam Graham (@adamjacobgraham) December 1, 2021
Last night our President, @LFSchleusener represented ONS at the @VictoryInst reception for #LGBTQIAPlus🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️appointees of the Biden-Harris Administration. pic.twitter.com/7oRlIcSJ3x
— OutInNationalSecurity (@OutInNatSec) December 2, 2021
Muchas gracias @VictoryInst por la invitación, grax a todas las personas de la @USEmbassyMEX que nos han apoyado, @AlheliPR, @MiguelFuca q orgullo sabernos bien representados en estos importantes espacios a nivel internacional.
Gracias a toda la equipa de @YaajMexico x su labor. https://t.co/NLBRQzZhRY— Ivan Tagle (@ivantagledurand) December 3, 2021
Indiana is representing at the @VictoryInst LGBTQ+ International Leadership Conference!! 🏳️🌈 #LGBTQLeaders21 pic.twitter.com/kpiuCvcAHa
— Indiana Stonewall Democrats (@INStonewall) December 4, 2021
I’m excited to be at the @VictoryInst #LGBTQLeaders21 Conference in DC this week with a pretty great Michigan delegation: #AnnArbor’s next State Representative @JasonMorganA2, Southfield Councilmember Jason Hoskins, Kalamazoo County Chair @THall_19 & @LIUNA’s Robert Joerg. pic.twitter.com/6Ad6G3xg5j
— Travis Radina (@TravisRadina) December 2, 2021
https://twitter.com/mkybrown/status/1466561909780475905
My new Intl family from #LGBTQLeaders21 @VictoryInst
Mexico Congresswoman: Salma Luevano Lima 🇲🇽Guatemalan Congressman: Aldo Davila🇬🇹
Deputy of the National Assembly of Venezuela: Tamara Adrian🇻🇪
Co-Deputy of the Pernambuco State of Brazil: Robeyonce Lima 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/duS5FODIvP
— Kendall Martinez-Wright (@KendallKaniMW) December 8, 2021
I am in Washington DC for the @VictoryInst International National Conference, and there’s just some people you meet and you never forget who they are, this is the the group of some people. ✊🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/taTwfW4RIx
— Shevrin “Shev” Jones (@ShevrinJones) December 2, 2021
Florida’s LGBTQ legislative caucus is 100% represented at @VictoryInst International leadership Conference! We’re joining hundreds of LGBTQ elected/appointed officials and leaders for issue-based workshops + policy discussions to address the diverse needs of our community! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ pic.twitter.com/Yh6Ird77VD
— Carlos Guillermo Smith (@CarlosGSmith) December 3, 2021
See you next year!
Annnd that’s a wrap! ✅🌈 Officially done organizing my 4th @VictoryInst International LGBTQ Leaders Conference. Time to sleep for the rest of the month. Thank you all for the support and see you in 2022. Adelante! 🏳️🌈💯#lgbtqleaders21 #dc #RepresentationMatters pic.twitter.com/aPNCAxHQ8q
— Mario Enríquez (@MrMarioEnriquez) December 9, 2021
As I get ready to return to Music City, I’m reflecting on what an amazing experience this week has been. Met so many amazing #LGBTQ leaders & who’s story inspires me to keep pushing for not the LGBT community but for all my communities!
#lgbtqleaders21 pic.twitter.com/rLq8BmoXae— Councilman Russ Bradford (@Bradford4D13) December 5, 2021
