Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Hello Sunshine COO Liz Jenkins has been elected chair of GLAAD’s board of directors.
Perkins succeeds seven-year chair Pamela Stewart. “I have seen firsthand the power of storytelling to shape culture and impact how each of us is able to walk through the world,” Jenkins said in a statement Thursday. “At a time when the LGBTQ community and specifically those most vulnerable, our young people, are under attack, GLAAD’s work is more critical than ever.
I am honored and energized to be working alongside [GLAAD] president Sarah Kate Ellis, the GLAAD team and the board of directors to advocate for our community and support the creation of stories that build acceptance and understanding.” Jenkins was elected along with the following officers: Sharon Callahan (deputy board chair), Antonious Porch (vice chair, development), Kevin Burke (vice chair of governance), Samantha Harnett (secretary), Mike Doyle (treasurer) and Andrea Calise (audit chair).
Alana Mayo and Peppermint will both serve as members-at-large on the executive committee. At the same time, GLAAD announced actor Frankie Grande and Colleen Taylor, president of U.S.
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