This post is an interview with one of our new interns. Welcome, Bryan!

Who are you?

Hello! My name is Bryan, I’m a rising junior and an English major at Haverford College, and I grew up in a small town outside of Boston called Boxborough, MA.

What brought you to Family Equality Council? What interests you about LGBT families?

I’ve worked in the past as a camp counselor and a constituent services intern in a congressional office, and I wanted to put those skills to work this summer doing something family-oriented that would also reflect my belief in social justice. To me, the Family Equality Council represents the perfect blend of both of these things – enabling me to interact with LGBT families while also engaging in the push for equality for the LGBT community.

Do you remember a specific moment or story that made you become an advocate for equality? For LGBT families specifically?

I can’t think of a specific moment that galvanized my decision to become an advocate for equality, but recent political developments across the country definitely helped inspire me to become more involved with LGBT issues. I’m very proud that so much progress has been made here in New England, but it’s clear that there remains much to be accomplished.

What are you most looking forward to about working with Family Equality Council?

I’m very excited to be working with LGBT families this summer; I think that should be a great experience. Also, as an intern working with the development associates, I’m looking forward to learning more about the fundraising aspects of a non-profit like the Family Equality Council.

Do you know what you want to be when you grow up?

Whereas I don’t have a specific career in mind, I would love to be able to continue doing work with organizations like the Family Equality Council after I graduate from college.

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