Jennifer Chrisler, Executive Director
p. 617.502.8700 x 222
director@familyequality.org

A seasoned advocate for LGBT rights, Jennifer Chrisler has extensive experience in all aspects of nonprofit management. She was a fundraising consultant for political campaigns and LGBT organizations and served as Finance Director for special election in the Massachusetts 9th Congressional District. She was honored for her work in the LGBT community in 2002 by the Massachusetts Freedom to Marry Coalition and in 2001 by the Human Rights Campaign. Jennifer also served as director of operations for SoftBank’s i-Group and as director of corporate communications for American Science & Engineering, Inc. She spent five years as a staff director in the Massachusetts State Senate. Jennifer and her spouse, Cheryl Jacques, reside in Newton, MA with their twin sons. She earned her BA degree in Elementary Education from Smith College in 1992.

Bill Lorenz, Director of Finance and Administration
p. 617.502.8700 x 227
bill.lorenz@familyequality.org

Jen Meyers-Light, Director of Advancement
p. 617.502.8700 x 225
jen.meyers-light@familyequality.org

Kara Suffredini, Director of Public Policy and Community Engagement
p. 617.502.8700 x 230
kara.suffredini@familyequality.org

Stephanie Hazen, Senior Training and Education Manager
p. 651.644.4848 x 3
stephanie.hazen@familyequality.org

Emily Hecht,
Senior Legislative Counsel
p. 202.374.8611
emily.hecht@familyequality.org

Nicole Bourgoin, Foundation and Donor Communications Manager
p. 617.502.8700 x 231
nicole.bourgoin@familyequality.org

Ember Cook, Events Manager
p. 617.502.8700 x 233
ember.cook@familyequality.org

Sara Leckey, Volunteer Manager
p. 617.502.8700 x 223
sara.leckey@familyequality.org

Daniel Robinson, Major Gifts and Special Events Manager
p. 617.502.8700 x 224
daniel.robinson@familyequality.org

Elaine Lee, Events Associate
p. 617.502.8700 x 228
elaine.lee@familyequality.org

Leigh Whiting-Jones, Executive Assistant
p. 617.502.8700 x 234
leigh.whiting-jones@familyequality.org

Lis Hulin, Database and Administrative Assistant
p. 617.502.8700 x 221
lis.hulin@familyequality.org



Family Equality Council Board of Directors:

Rob Keeling (chair)
Alex Habib (vice-chair)
Alan Bernstein (treasurer)
John Dubrow, M.D. (secretary)
Kim Bergman

Bryan Carr
Anthony Chiafullo
Mark Corpron
Scott Hines
Fran Lichtman
Tim Meyer
Ann Kaner-Roth
Nick G. Scandalios
Tommy Starling
Sonny Ward
Ken Weissenberg

Rainbow Families Advisory Board Members:

Lana Bilyeu
Mark French
Ann Kaner-Roth
Nancy Lyons
Lisa Norman
Mark Sauerbrey
Jennifer Williams