Ann Marie is a dedicated advocate for diversity and inclusion with a profound impact on the LGBTQ+ community. As Co-Founder, President, and Board Chair of Pride Live, a national nonprofit, she spearheads impactful social advocacy and community initiatives to amplify LGBTQ+ voices and cultivate inclusive spaces that honor their legacy and inspire future generations.
Demonstrating her commitment to protecting and preserving LGBTQ+ heritage, Ann Marie co-founded the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, the first LGBTQ+ visitor center within the National Park Service. This groundbreaking initiative memorializes the Stonewall Rebellion and stands as an enduring landmark at the site where the fight for LGBTQ+ equality began. Furthermore, Ann Marie was instrumental in establishing Stonewall Day, an annual global day of awareness commemorating the pivotal Stonewall Rebellion and celebrating the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. Through these significant contributions, she actively fosters greater recognition, understanding, and acceptance.
Building upon her extensive leadership experience and unwavering commitment to social impact, Ann Marie's dedication to diversity and inclusion extends beyond her pivotal work with Pride Live and the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center. Her governance roles as Board Chair of the Alliance of Nonprofits for Insurance (ANI) Risk Retention Group, where she chairs the Retirement Assets Committee and serves on the Personnel Committee, and as Board Vice Chair for the National Alliance of Nonprofits for Insurance (NANI), further demonstrate her strategic acumen and commitment to organizational excellence. Coupled with her prior senior-level experience in strategic communication at prominent Fortune 500 corporations and major nonprofits, and a global perspective honed through work in over 40 countries, Ann Marie brings a comprehensive understanding of the vital importance of visibility and inclusive practices for the LGBTQ+ community and the broader landscape of social advocacy.