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About the spreaker
CEO, Pride LiveCo-Founder, Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center Diana Rodriguez (she/her) is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pride Live, a national 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to accelerating awareness and support for the LGBTQ+ community via social advocacy and community engagement. Diana’s activism has lifted LGBTQ+ visibility to new heights, showcased in Pride Live’s milestone achievements such as advocating for the most marginalized LGBTQ+ organizations, leading support on the declaration of the Stonewall National Monument, and the creation of Stonewall Day, an annual benefit concert to boost awareness of the Stonewall Rebellion and connect that legacy to today’s generations. Diana co-founded and led the six-year effort to establish the Stonewall National MonumentVisitor Center (SNMVC), the first LGBTQ+ visitor center within the National Park Service. Herfundraising efforts secured more than $3.2 million for the project. The SNMVC opened to thepublic on June 28, 2024, the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion. Over the span of her career, Diana has raised $70M+. She previously served on the Development Team at the Clinton Foundation, was Executive Producer of the GLAAD Media Awards, and was Director of Event Management and Public Relations for the Jackie Robinson Foundation.