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Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
In Cleveland, our Volunteer-led Steering Committee plays a vital role in raising funds and nurturing relationships essential for our mission. While each Steering Committee across the country has its unique qualities, together, they form a cohesive structure of volunteer-driven initiatives that drive the Human Rights Campaign's efforts forward.
Mike Gibbons
Pronouns: he/him/his
Steering Committee Co-Chair and National Board of Governors
“HRC work is important to me because there is so much at stake for the LGBTQ+ community. I am blessed to have the time and ability to volunteer in the community. I want to use my talents and actions to help make the world as much of a better place as possible for our current and future generations.”
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Char Ligo
Cleveland Steering Committee
Coming soon
Melanie K. Falls
Cleveland Steering Committee and National Board of Directors, Co-Chair of National Public Policy Committee, PACE, Federal Club Council
“HRC's mission to ensure that all LGBTQ+ people reach full equality is crucial to my life and the lives of so many others. Our country cannot fulfill our promise to its citizens and the future generations without fulfilling that mission.”
Suzanne Hamilton
Cleveland Steering Committee and HRC Board Emeritus/Cleveland Corporate Sponsorship
“HRC is important to me because we work to provide equity, dignity, and safety to all people. The Foundation work is especially meaningful to me as it touches so many directly and in the moment.”
Matt Arnold
Cleveland Steering Committee and National Board of Governors, Cleveland Federal Club Co-Chair
“I volunteer with HRC for a better future for everyone, because we should leave things better than we found them.”
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Jim Cowart
Cleveland Steering Committee and National Board of Governers
Coming Soon
Lori Bellman
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Cleveland Steering Committee and HRC Cleveland Dinner Chair
"My passion for advocacy in the LGBTQ+ community directly aligns with the important work of the Human Rights Campaign. The opportunity to be on our Cleveland Steering Committee and HRC Cleveland Dinner Co-Chair allows me to be a part of a wonderful team, partner with other incredible leaders in our community, and be a part of the largest organization in the country advocating for LGBTQ+ equality."
Kyle Lewis
Cleveland Steering Committee and Volunteer and Community Engagement Committee
"Working with HRC gives me the opportunity to advocate for those who may not have the ability to do it for themselves. It allows me to be who I am inside and out."
Kate Mullen
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Cleveland Steering Committee - Digital Communication and HRC Cleveland Dinner Chair
"I volunteer for HRC to champion our community, foster awareness, and pave the way for a brighter future where all our children and community members have equal rights"
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Tina Posey
Cleveland Steering Committee and Volunteer and Community Engagement Committee
"I work with HRC to continue the progress our LGBTQIA Community has made and to prevent backsliding. I want to make the world a better place for all LGBTQIA people."
Nathan Wright
Cleveland Steering Committee and HRC Cleveland Dinner Chair
"Working with the Human Rights Campaign Cleveland Steering Committee is something I do not take lightly. Equality for all is something everyone can agree on!"
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Shawn Wolfe
Cleveland Steering Committee
Coming Soon
Rick Taylor
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Cleveland Steering Committee and PACE Political Action Co-Chair, Former member of the National Board of Governors
"I volunteer for HRC because it gives me an opportunity to help fight for the rights of the LGBTQ+ Community. We must not only fight for the rights that we deserve but have not been granted, but also defend the rights that we have earned that are constantly being attacked. I am presently Co-Chair for the PACE Political Action Committee and I am doing what I can to help get pro-LGBTQ+ candidates elected.