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Jaron Sanchez
Jaron Sanchez (he/him) is a recent graduate from the University of Central Florida, majoring Political Science, with minors in Mass Media and Journalism Studies. After his best friend of over a decade came out to him as Trans, he decided to dedicate his time and research toward the betterment and advocacy of the LGBTQ+ community. During his senior year, he…
Staff Transgender Equality Associate
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Anita Carson
Anita Carson is the Director of Organizing for Equality Florida, where she leads statewide efforts to build grassroots power and mobilize communities to defend LGBTQ rights. Since joining the organization in 2022, she has focused on expanding volunteer networks, training activists, coordinating advocacy during Florida’s legislative sessions and leading large-scale election programs for pro-equality candidates across the state. Before Equality…
Staff Director of Field & Community Organizing
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Salvatore Vieira
Salvatore Vieira (he/she/they) is the Operations & Community Engagement Manager at Equality Florida, where he bridges the vital work of internal operations with community-facing programs.  Supporting the Chief Operating Officer with day-to-day operational tasks, Salvatore assists with the overall employee experience – from hiring through off boarding – ensuring that team members have what they need to thrive. As the…
Staff Operations & Community Engagement Manager
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Benjamin Stinson-Hurwitz
Benjamin Stinson-Hurwitz (he/him) has been an ally since birth. Coparented by a lesbian couple in NYC and a gay couple in Miami, he has spent his life using his friendly personality and passion to be a bridge between other straight, cisgender people and LGBTQ equality. Ben grew up alongside Equality Florida, attending events with his parents and volunteering politically with…
Staff Statewide Candidate Programs Manager
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Mary Eakins-Durand
Mary Eakins (she/her/ella) is a first generation US-born Cuban American. Her passions, and professional focuses, are in the areas of reproductive health and justice, criminal justice reform, and building LGBTQIA+ political power in the state. As a Cuban American raised in Hialeah, FL being a progressive, queer, pro-choice, woman was not something that was visible or acceptable in the Cuban…
Staff Deputy Director of Organizing
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Ant Avila
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…
Organizer Tampa Bay Community Organizer
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Jules Rayne
Jules is the Community Organizer for Equality Florida in the Manatee / Sarasota area. She is passionate in advocating for equal rights and is very active in the Manatee / Sarasota LGBTQ+ community. Jules is a co-founder of Trinity Transgender Group which provides resources and peer-led support to Sarasota’s transgender population and was a speaker at the dedication ceremony for…
Organizer Suncoast Community Organizer
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David Rodriguez
Organizer South Florida Community Organizer
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Charlie Cranson
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…
Organizer Jacksonville Community Organizer
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Returning to the Front Lines: Brandon Wolf Comes Home to Fight for Florida
Pulse survivor, bestselling author, and national LGBTQ advocate returns to Equality Florida at a defining moment for the state and the country.
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