About

Our Team

Our experienced team works to build, train and support a diverse pipeline of LGBTQ leaders who can advance equality.

President & CEO

Annise Parker

President & CEO

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Nicole Demchishin

Executive Assistant and Board Liaison

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Communications

Elliot Imse

Vice President of Communications

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Sarah LeDonne

Senior Communications & Marketing Manager

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Jarod Keith

Senior Digital Strategist

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Leadership Initiatives

Ruben J. Gonzales

Executive Director of LGBTQ Victory Institute

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Mario Enríquez

Director of Constituent Engagement

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Alhelí Partida

Director of International Programs

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Sarah Pope

Director of Domestic Programs

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Lucy Arthur-Paratley

Domestic Programs Manager

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Mateo de la Torre

International Programs Manager

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Jonathan Dromgoole

Presidential Appointments Manager

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Development

Seth Schermer

Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer

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Jared Godes

Senior Manager, National Events & Engagement

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Josh Roth

Victory Cabinet Manager

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Curtis Sakow

Corporate & Institutional Giving Officer

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Finance & Administration

Andrea Hernandez

Chief Financial Officer

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Katie Creehan

Director of Operations

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Dan Gugliuzza

Data Manager

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