“Diego Sanchez and I attended the University of Georgia together, however, while he took the PR route, I chose journalism. Several years later, we met again, this time in Boston. By now, I knew the depth and skills a good reporter needed. I never imagined that someone could work both the editorial and PR sides of communication without crossing the line. It wasn't long before I saw it in action. I watched as Diego combined solid news writing with public relations rhetoric. I saw him work within one of the tightest deadline I've ever encountered, while under one of the most stressful situations I've seen. A crisis at one of his company's hotels in Spain need a statement at 3 a.m. — and they needed it now. Despite the complexity of the situation, Diego dictated a comprehensive release without missing a beat. It served the news reporters and created a reprieve for his company. That is just one example among many. Over the years, I've learned that Diego Sanchez is a remarkable man who is as resourceful as he is intelligent. He never lets an opportunity escape without leaving his mark of improvement. A talent? A gift? I can't say for sure, I just know it's there.”
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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How can you manage conflicts of interest when consulting with communities?
Re conflicts of interest - Keep clear ethics, understanding, and language content and context: 1) Focusing on and following personal and professional ethics as I learn and center on each party's place and position is how I avoid being caught in a web of conflict of interest. 2) Making certain to understand what "Yes" means before agreeing to be involved is key. 3) Defining the difference between "conflict" and "conflict of interest" keeps things clear for me.
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Transition into the C-suite with the skills needed to address short- and long-term business challenges.
Transition into the C-suite with the skills needed to address short- and long-term business challenges.
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Experience & Education
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PFLAG National
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Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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LGBT Advisory Board
Hillary Clinton for President
- Present 8 years 4 months
Politics
www.hillaryclinton.com
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Advisory Board
Stonewall National Museum and Archives
- Present 8 years 5 months
Human Rights
http://www.stonewall-museum.org/archives/
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Advisory Board
Trans United for Hillary
Politics
http://www.transunitedforhillary.org/
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Advisory Board
Latino GLBT History Project
- Present 9 years 7 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
http://www.latinoglbthistory.org/
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State Committee Member (elected) - elected through 2019
Massachusetts Democratic State Committee
- Present 12 years 3 months
Politics
http://www.massdems.org/ - also member of its Diversity Caucus; Latino Caucus and elected Delegate to the MA Dem State Convention.
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At-Large and PLEO Delegate to the Democratic National Convention
Democratic National Committee
- Present 16 years 2 months
Politics
First openly transgender person to be appointed to a Standing Committee. As a Platform Committee member, responsible for driving to success three planks in the Party Platform: 1. adding gender identity to employment nondiscrimination protections, 2. naming HIV/AIDS as a national health priority to position the National HIV/AIDS strategy as one of its inaugural crafters and 3. adding same-sex couples in the definition of families. All three were successfully adopted as policy platform…
First openly transgender person to be appointed to a Standing Committee. As a Platform Committee member, responsible for driving to success three planks in the Party Platform: 1. adding gender identity to employment nondiscrimination protections, 2. naming HIV/AIDS as a national health priority to position the National HIV/AIDS strategy as one of its inaugural crafters and 3. adding same-sex couples in the definition of families. All three were successfully adopted as policy platform priorities in the Party's platform and became cornerstone inclusions under President Obama upon his election.
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At-Large Delegate from Massachusetts to the Democratic National Convention
Democratic National Committee
- Present 12 years 2 months
Politics
Part of historic and record-setting number of openly transgender delegates, part of the LGBT Caucus and speaker at a convention forum by former DNC Delegates who are openly transgender.
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Chair of Work Plan Committee, Co-Chair of Diversity Committee
Massachusetts HIV Prevention Planning Group (CDC-mandated Community Planning Group)
- 5 years 10 months
Health
Honors & Awards
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Out 100
Out Magazine
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Lifetime Dedication Award
Foundation For International Justice and Promise Place School
Foundation's mission is human rights advocacy through compassionate action, and the lifetime dedication award honors tireless work and advocacy on issues concerning young people, education, community health, and LGBTQQIA rights. Legislative honorees were U.S. Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III (MA-4) and Mass. State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz. Community honorees were Joe Finn (President and Executive Director, Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance), Elisabeth Jackson (Executive Director, Bridge…
Foundation's mission is human rights advocacy through compassionate action, and the lifetime dedication award honors tireless work and advocacy on issues concerning young people, education, community health, and LGBTQQIA rights. Legislative honorees were U.S. Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III (MA-4) and Mass. State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz. Community honorees were Joe Finn (President and Executive Director, Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance), Elisabeth Jackson (Executive Director, Bridge Over Troubled Waters) and Carl Sciortino (Executive Director, AIDS Action Committee).
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Vicki Sexual Freedom Award
Woodhull Sexual Freedom Alliance
Outstanding leadership as a courageous activist who is recognized for contributions to the sexual freedom movement.
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Boston Pride Grand Marshal with Mass Trans Political Coalition and individually nominated two other years
Boston Pride
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Ejemplar Award
Boston Latino Pride
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Inaugural Trans 100
GLAAD
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South Carolina Pride Grand Marshal and Keynote Speaker
South Carolina Pride
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LGBT Latino Hero for Community Service and Leadership
DC Mayor and Latino GLBT History Project
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Best Congressional Staffer
QStreet
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Capital Champion
National Stonewall Democrats
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El Planeta Newspaper Poderometro 2007 & 2008 – 100 most powerful Latinos/Latinas in Massachusetts
El Planeta Newspaper
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Bay State Stonewall Democrats Community Leadership Award
Bay State Stonewall Democrats
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19th Annual Bayard Rustin Community Breakfast first ever transgender keynote speaker
Bayard Rustin Community Breakfast Committee
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Man of the Year
Tiffany Club of New England
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Harold S. Geneen Award for Unique Team Achievement (for SureSavers®; highest global award at ITT Corp.)
ITT Corporation
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PRSSA National Professional Advisor of the Year
Public Relations Student Society of America
PRSSA Professional Advisor of the Year for National Public Relations Student Society of America, Emerson College, Boston University, Memphis State, Georgia Southern, Georgia State and University of GA Chapters
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Hispanic Magazine Most Powerful 100 Latinos/Latinas in Corporate America
Hispanic Magazine
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Spanish
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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Public Relations Society of America
Accredited Member
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