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Kevonté Ford is the Northwest Florida Community Organizer for Equality Florida, where they champion the rights and well-being of LGBTQ+ Floridians. Starting as a volunteer, Kevonté quickly rose to become an Equality Captain, demonstrating their leadership and commitment. They served as a Public Policy intern in Summer 2021 and a Field & Advocacy Fellow in Fall 2022 before joining the team full time. Kevonté's journey underscores the vital importance of advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, as they continue to fight for equality and justice in their community.

Counties: Leon, Bay, Walton, Wakulla, Jefferson, Lafayette, Gadsden, Escambia, Holmes, Gilchrist, Taylor, Liberty, Gulf, Calhoun, Franklin, Hamilton, Suwannee, Washington, Okaloosa, Jackson, Santa Rosa.

Hobbies/Favorites: an active lifestyle with hobbies such as swimming, boating, and spending time at the beach.

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Charlie joined the Equality Florida team in 2024 as a Fellow for two semesters before stepping into their unique role as Field and Communications Associate. In this position, they are looking forward to uplifting the community's voice, enhancing communications, and helping volunteers maximize their impact.

Charlie is a passionate LGBTQIA+ rights advocate, often described by others as a “walking pride flag.” They were elected President of their university’s LGBTQIA+ student organization and have continued education and advocacy for queer and trans communities since graduating with a journalism degree in 2015.

Counties: Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Flagler, Nassau, Alachua, Putnam, Union, Baker, Bradford, Columbia.

Hobbies/Favorites: writing, painting, building cosplay, learning any instrument they can get their hands on, and running their queer craft business with their partners

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Hi everyone, I’m Quinn! I've lived in Orlando since 2017 after moving up from Fort Lauderdale to attend UCF, where I received a B.A. in Political Science and a B.S. in Psychology. I was a fellow at Equality Florida for a year before joining the organization as a Community Organizer in 2022, primarily focusing on LGBTQ+ rights, education issues, labor organizing, and student organizing efforts in Central Florida. My personal organizing philosophy is that lasting change happens one person at a time, and that everyone has the ability to become the change they want to see!

Counties: Orange, Seminole, Brevard, Volusia, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Osceola, Lake, Marion, Okeechobee.

Hobbies/Favorites: I love to cook, travel, hear live music, and hike some of the local trails here in Central Florida. I also have a 6 year old cat named Matcha :)

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Ant is a longtime community organizer, nonprofit leader, and anti-fascist human rights advocate working toward liberation from oppression for more than a decade. With a dedication to fostering inclusive and sustainable communities of activism, they are excited to empower community leaders and to be a resource for passionate communities fighting for equality. As an experienced community organizer, Ant has tirelessly worked to empower marginalized communities to find their voices and take collective action. They have organized and led grassroots campaigns, amplifying the voices of those often overlooked and underrepresented in society. In their role as a nonprofit leader, Ant has played a pivotal role in advancing the missions of organizations dedicated to social change. Through strategic leadership and visionary guidance, they have overseen initiatives aimed at dismantling systemic oppression and creating pathways for marginalized individuals to thrive.

Ant is dedicated to building sustainable communities of activism and advocacy. They understand that the fight against oppression is an ongoing endeavor, and they work diligently to create spaces where activists can thrive, learn, and collaborate for the long haul. They envision a world where the harms of oppression are eradicated through collective, tenacious action.

Counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Levy, Dixie, Sumter, Citrus, West Polk.

Hobbies/Favorites: Crochet, Board Gams/Table Top RPGs, and Hiking

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Jules is the Community Organizer for Equality Florida based in the Manatee/Sarasota area. She is passionate in advocating for equal rights and is very active in the Manatee/Sarasota LGBTQ+ community. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Florida Transgender Alliance and is on the board of directors for several local social justice organizations.

Originally from the Niagara Falls area of Western New York State, she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in History from Ithaca College and a Master’s Degree in Education from Niagara University. She is a former high school Social Studies teacher. In her free time Jules enjoys spending time with her daughter, reading literature, drinking tea, and working as a music producer and professional musician who has performed to audiences worldwide. She is also a luthier and guitar tech whose instruments have featured in Guitar Player Magazine, on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and on stages worldwide.

Counties: Sarasota, Manatee, Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Highlands, DeSoto, Hardee, Hendry, Glades.

Hobbies/Favorites: Drinking Tea, music production / performance, reading, swimming, movies and tv

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I was born and raised in Miami to Cuban parents. I've always been driven by a passion to fight for justice and against oppressive power structures. I've been an organizer on a lot of different fronts throughout my life and I know that will never change. I graduated from Florida International University with my bachelor's in Political Science and I was active on campus organizing popular education events with fellow students, anti-fascist organizing, and fighting for racial justice. I used to teach in the Miami-Dade school system and was an active union member in my school. After that I worked for a local labor union as a researcher aiding the labor movement in its growth in South Florida.

When I'm not spending my free time with friends and family I try to stay active in other organizing projects dear to me and my principles. I have been involved in and continue to organize against food insecurity through food distributions and community gardening, anti-carceral and legal support organizing against the prison industrial complex, and political prisoner support within the USA and abroad.

Counties: Broward, Palm Beach

Hobbies/Favorites: Reading, writing, and going to shows

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MariaVictoria, also goes by MV, is a Venezuelan-American with a passion for learning, connecting with others, and empowering their community to reclaim their political power.

MV began organizing as a sophomore in high school as the co-founder and Miami chapter lead of Student Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Since then she has worked as a Fellowship Coordinator for the 2020 Luisa Santos for School Board campaign, Campus Engagement Fellow for Engage Miami, and Community Outreach Intern for Friends of The Underline. In May 2024, MariaVictoria graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in Public Administration & Service and Anthropology. Life-long resident of Miami, Florida, MariaVictoria hopes to make lasting change in their home state by building a sustainable, intersectional, and progressive political force.

When MV is not organizing their community she enjoys live music (disco, funk, jazz, electronic, etc.,) arts and crafts projects, studying art history, and visiting local parks and museums.

Counties: Miami-Dade, Monroe

Hobbies/Favorites: cooking, collecting postcards, and playing with my maltipom Giuseppe "Pepe"

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