  Jennifer Chrisler, Executive Director p. 617.502.8700 x 222 director@familyequality.org A seasoned advocate for LGBT rights, Jennifer Chrisler has extensive experience in all aspects of nonprofit management. She was a fundraising consultant for political campaigns and LGBT organizations and served as Finance Director for special election in the Massachusetts 9th Congressional District. She was honored for her work in the LGBT community in 2002 by the Massachusetts Freedom to Marry Coalition and in 2001 by the Human Rights Campaign. Jennifer also served as director of operations for SoftBank’s i-Group and as director of corporate communications for American Science & Engineering, Inc. She spent five years as a staff director in the Massachusetts State Senate. Jennifer and her spouse, Cheryl Jacques, reside in Newton, MA with their twin sons. She earned her BA degree in Elementary Education from Smith College in 1992. Jen Meyers-Light, Director of Development p. 617.502.8700 x 225 jen.meyers-light@familyequality.org Kara Suffredini, Director of Public Policy p. 617.502.8700 x 230 kara.suffredini@familyequality.org Heidi Ward, Manager of Executive Operations p. 617.502.8700 x 234 heidi.ward@familyequality.org Nicole Bourgoin, Program & Development Associate p. 617.502.8700 x 231 nicole.bourgoin@familyequality.org Ember Cook, Events Manager p. 617.502.8700 x 233 p. 415.828.2769 ember.cook@familyequality.org Stephanie Hazen, National Training & Advocacy Manager p. 651-644-4848 stephanie.hazen@familyequality.org Sara Leckey, Development Associate p. 617.502.8700 x 223 sara.leckey@familyequality.org Kent Peacock, Administrative & Database Assistant p. 617.502.8700 x 221 kent.peacock@familyequality.org Daniel Robinson, Development Associate p. 617.502.8700 x 224 daniel.robinson@familyequality.org Abby Riskin, Family Outreach & Education Manager p. 651-644-4848 abby.riskin@familyequality.org 
Family Equality Council Board of Directors: Kim Bergman (co-chair) Rainbow Families Advisory Board Members: Lana Bilyeu |
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