Our Emeritus Board members are those who formerly served on our Board of Directors and remain deeply committed to our work. While this is an honorific title in recognition of their past participation and contributions, these emeritus members have also agreed to stay connected with the organization in an advisory capacity, given their continuing interest in the organization. Family Equality is deeply grateful for the commitment, expertise and dedication of our Emeritus Board members.
Emeritus Board
Alabama
- Karen Hammond, D.N.P., C.R.N.P.
California
- Stuart Bell
- Kim Bergman
- Alan Bernstein
- Kenneth Blakeley
- Casey Bloys
- Chris Caldwell
- Scott Davenport
- Shahin Ghadir, M.D.
- Joey Gonzalez
- Erica Horton
- Andre Jacinto
- Bradley Kolb, M.D.
- Judy Kolb
- Rosie Llewellyn
- David Lowe
- JR McGinnis
- John Nicoli
- John Norian, M.D.
- Amity Pierce-Buxton
- Guy Ringler, M.D.
- Judi Schaim
- Victor Self
- David Spector
- Brenda Strong
- Tom Swan
- Beth Teper
- Jeff Titterton
- Richard B. Vaughn, Esq.
- Sonny Ward
- Rachel Wininger
- Damon Wolf
- Bill Zachs
Connecticut
- Penny Bamford
- Karen DeMeola
D.C.
- Wayne Schwandt
Delaware
- David H. Wall
Florida
- David Bloom
Georgia
- Ken Manford
Illinois
- Jay Paul Deratany
- Gabriel Fontes de Faria
- Frank Golden
- Daniel Ryan
Massachusetts
- Richard Backer
- Allison Bauer
- John Dubrow
- Joyce Kauffman
- Sunnie Kauffman-Paulman
- Aimee Gelnaw
- Alan Penzias, M.D.
- William Sherr
Maryland
- Tim Fisher
- Lisa Henderson
Minnesota
- Tim FunkMeyer
New Jersey
- Melissa Brisman, Esq.
- Meg Columbia-Walsh
- John R. Green
- Joy Lewin
- Fran Lichtman
New Mexico
- Will Halm
New York
- Natan Bar-Chama, M.D.
- Valerie Brown
- Gregg Cartagine
- Anthony Chiafullo
- Mark Corpron
- Chris Daniel
- Jason Feldman
- James A. Grifo, M.D. Ph.D.
- Joseph Hayden
- Jamie Marks
- April Martin
- Patricia Mendell, L.C.S.W.
- Isabel Rose
- Nick Scandalios
- Denise Seidelman, Esq.
- Brian Sheerin
- Bradley Trivax, M.D.
- Ken Weissenberg
Pennsylvania
- Andrea Braverman, Ph.D.
- Brent Monseur, M.D.
- William Petok, Ph.D.
South Carolina
- Tommy Starling
Tennessee
- Brian Copeland
Texas
- Bryan Carr
- Sue Marriott
Virginia
- Rob Keeling
Executive Committee
Board Members:
- Kirk Fordham, Interim Chair
- Lauren Marder, Treasurer
- Scott Gatz, Secretary
- Alvin McCray, Governance
- Erica Horton, Chair Emeritus
- Nancy Lyons, Chair Emeritus
Staff:
- Stacey Stevenson, President & CEO
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee
Board Members:
- Beck Fineman
- Denise Hinds
- Alexis Kantor
- Nancy Lyons
- Alvin McCray
Communications Committee
Board Members:
- Steve Brister, Chair
- Scott Gatz
- Nancy Lyons
- Alvin McCray
Non-Board Experts:
- Randy Harmat
- Mary Claire Jensen
- Bruce Namerow
- Christine Scherping
Storytelling Liaison
- David Sigal
Staff:
- Tonya Agnew, Vice President of Communications and Marketing
Development Committee
Board Members:
- Doug London, Chair
- Don Hribek
- Sam Lippitt
- Lauren Marder
Emeritus Board Members
- Rob Keeling
Non-Board Experts:
- Patti Andrews
- Malcolm Kutner
- Jen Pariseau
- Matt Smith
- Jeannie Uyanik
Staff:
- Matthew Ramsey, Vice President of Development
Finance Committee
Board Members:
- Lauren Marder, Chair
- Steve Brister
- Luigi Caiola
Emeritus Board Members
- Bryan Carr (emeritus)
- Scott Davenport (emeritus)
Non-Board Experts:
- Tony Breeden
- Brian Curran
- Mat Rosswood
- Cesar Stewart-Morales
Staff:
- Liz Nueunschwander, Vice President of Finance (Interim)
Governance Committee
Board Members:
- Alvin McCray, Chair
- Alexis Kantor
- Kirk Fordham
- Alex Habib
Emeritus Board Members
- Val Brown
- David Lowe
Staff:
- Stacey Stevenson, President & CEO
Emeritus Board Ad Hoc Committee
See list above.
Board Members:
- Alex Habib
Policy Committee
Board Members:
- Kirk Fordham, Chair
- Erica Horton
- Don Hribeck
- Malina Simard-Halm
Emeritus Board Members
- Meg Columbia-Walsh
Non-Board Experts:
- Risa Levine
Staff:
- Luce Remy, Vice President of Public Policy
Program Committee
Board Members:
- Carolyn Berger
- Denise Hinds
- Lauren Marder
Emeritus Board Members
- Rosie Llewellyn
Non-Board Experts:
- Tonya Agnew