Advocacy Work

Led national campaigns for FOLX Health (LGBTQ+ healthcare) and GLSEN (inclusive education for LGBTQ+ youth) over the last four years. See selected work samples below, including content, campaigns, media interviews, events, and op-eds.

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We’re Still Here Campaign

Launched We’re Still Here, a national awareness campaign amplifying the fight for LGBTQ+ healthcare access amid the inauguration and escalating attacks on care. Partnered with research, clinical, and executive teams to produce a national survey and report, a patient and celebrity-led video spotlighting LGBTQ+ care, billboards across the country, and an ally pledge on the website. The campaign achieved national visibility and earned coverage.

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Rise Up for LGBTQ+ Youth Campaign

Led Rise Up for LGBTQ+ Youth, a national campaign uplifting the voices of over 2 million LGBTQ+ youth in the U.S. The campaign featured student storytelling, a Times Square billboard, celebrity endorsements, merchandise sales benefiting youth programs, and major events centering students and educators. Secured national press coverage and contributed to the introduction of a congressional resolution supporting LGBTQ+ youth resources and countering exclusion.

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Day of No Silence

Led communications for Day of No Silence, a nationally recognized demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies protest the harms of harassment and discrimination in schools. Secured national media coverage, including CNN and the Washington Blade, and partnered with major organizations for donated ad space on platforms such as ESPN, and a Times Square billboard. Organized a Capitol Hill press conference alongside the introduction of a congressional resolution, and amplified the campaign with videos from students, politicians, and celebrities across social media.

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Changing the Game with New Balance

Oversaw a multi-year partnership with New Balance on Changing the Game, a national initiative advancing equity and inclusion in athletics. The collaboration included stories elevating LGBTQ+ athletes and community investments.

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Op-Eds for GLSEN Executive Director

Ghostwrote op-eds for GLSEN’s Executive Director on LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, and inclusive education. These pieces amplified GLSEN’s mission, positioned the organization as a national thought leader, and appeared in major outlets reaching policymakers, educators, and parents nationwide.

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Respect Awards

Oversaw communications for three annual Respect Awards in New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., celebrating LGBTQ+ youth alongside celebrities, policymakers, and corporate partners advancing inclusion. Directed pre-event communications, crafted speeches with students and celebrities, coordinated red carpet coverage, and led post-event press strategy.

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Comedy Show Fundraisers for Point of Pride

Hosted and led communications for two comedy show fundraisers in June 2025 benefiting Point of Pride’s Care Fund, which provides direct financial support to people unable to afford gender-affirming care. Coordinated with 14 comedians across Los Angeles and New York for two sold out shows.