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Chris Rhoades
Chris Rhoades, more lovingly referred to by some as Ab Fab, in reference to the British Show Absolutely Fabulous, has been a PROUD Florida resident since January 2006. Born and raised in Freehold, NJ, and after graduating from LaSalle University with a bachelor’s degree in PR/Communication, Chris moved to Charlotte, NC to open one of Nordstrom’s full-line stores. That was…
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Ida V. Eskamani
Ida V. Eskamani serves as Senior Director of Economic Justice at State Innovation Exchange (SiX), organizing a network of state legislators across the country wielding people-centered state governing power. In her role, Ida leads the organization’s 50-state economy agenda, focused on tax, worker power, and affordability, with an emphasis on challenging concentrated power and building an economy that works for…
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Justin Bell
Justin Bell is a dedicated healthcare leader and passionate advocate with over 20 years of experience championing health equity, eliminating stigma, and empowering underserved communities. As Vice President of Operations at Reza Health, Justin has led the creation of culturally diverse and accessible healthcare environments, opening clinics in three cities and fostering partnerships with organizations committed to equality and diversity.…
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Sean Crumpacker
Sean has been Equality Florida’s Community Organizer in the Central Florida region since 2025 and is a passionate LGBTQ+ advocate. Sean holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida, where he began organizing LGBTQ+ – especially transgender – students, after recognizing the unique needs of queer students whose first chances to self-express may not…
Organizer Central Florida Community Organizer
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Ian Siljestrom
Ian Siljestrom is the Managing Director of Programs for Equality Florida. He is responsible for fighting the extensive risk factors which disproportionately affect LGBTQ Floridians. For the last eight years he has helped to build Equality Florida’s programming, focused on enacting systems change in education, healthcare, business, and community spaces. Ian has extensive speaking and professional development experience, including at…
Staff Managing Director of Programs
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EsmĂ© (“Ez”) RodrĂ­guez
EsmĂ© (“Ez”) RodrĂ­guez is Equality Florida’s Senior Manager of Professional Learning and a transplant to Florida after 18 years in beautiful and snowy Minneapolis, MN. They are committed to working with administrators, teachers, parents, and school board members to ensure the creation of safe and healthy school environments in which LGBTQ+ and all students can thrive and strive to reach…
Staff Senior Manager of Professional Learning
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Geanny Joseph Ruiz
Geanny Joseph Ruiz serves as the Director of Safe and Healthy Schools for Equality Florida. She is a South Florida native of Haitan descent. Geanny has worked extensively within education systems providing professional development and resources to advance the health, safety and well-being of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth. Prior to her time at Equality Florida, she managed the Office of…
Staff Director of Safe & Healthy Schools
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Dr. Noelle DeLaCruz
Dr. Noelle DeLaCruz (she/her) is a FL Licensed and Nationally Certified School Psychologist and Certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional. She holds a Master’s degree in School Psychology from the State University of New York University at Buffalo and a Doctor of Psychology degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. Noelle was an Associate Instructor for the Crisis Prevention…
Staff Director of Health Equity
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Jennifer Solomon
Jennifer Solomon (she/her) is the Senior Manager of Parents and Families Support for Equality Florida, leading the Parenting with Pride network. Based in Miami, she is a proud parent of four children, three of whom identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. While she began her career as a pediatric RN, Jennifer’s passion for advocacy has led her to what…
Staff Senior Manager of Parents & Families Support
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Alex Quinto
Alex is an Educator and Drag Entertainer who was born and raised in Florida. Previously, he served as a school counselor for Pinellas County Schools, as well as serving on the Pinellas School Counselor Association board. He was awarded as GLSEN’s 2022 Educator of the Year. His work included providing a safe and supportive environment for all of his students…
Staff Safe & Healthy Schools Manager