KENTUCKY EQUALITY FEDERATION WELCOMES LAURA REED AS ITS FIRST MANAGING DIRECTOR

Monday, March 2, 2009

Contact: Jordan Palmer, President (877) KEF-5775 - Ext 5 (office)

Kentucky Equality Federation announced today the appointment of Laura Reed as its first Managing Director.

Ms. Reed comes to Kentucky Equality Federation after working with AmeriCorps (Volunteers in Service to America, originally created in 1964 by U.S. President Lyndon Johnson, and later extensively changed by U.S. President Bill Clinton), the Women's Residential Addiction Program, and the Women's Crisis Center, both located in Covington, KY.

"We are thrilled to have found someone of Laura Reed's caliber and experience," said Kentucky Equality Federation Board Member Michael Hollingsworth. "Laura brings commitment, respect, community awareness, bridge building, and communication as an activist."

Reed joining the organization comes at a time when Kentucky Equality Federation (who also sponsors Marriage Equality Kentucky), is reinventing the way it reaches the LGBTI community and straight allies.

Over the last month, Kentucky Equality Federation has named several Outreach Directors who will now work directly with Reed to represent and reach out to members of Kentucky's LGBTI community who are often not included, either in positions of leadership or in public education. Currently, Kentucky Equality Federation has appointed Outreach Directors for the following communities: Black, Latino, Transgender, Youth, and University.

"With vision, energy and a collaborative spirit, Laura Reed will work tirelessly towards the advancement of equality, respect, and acceptance of LGBTI people in Kentucky," said Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer.

KENTUCKY EQUALITY FEDERATION WELCOMES LAURA REED AS ITS FIRST MANAGING DIRECTOR

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