Equality NC Announces New Executive Director

Equality NC and its Board of Directors announced today that Stuart Campbell, a skilled policy advisor, advocate and administrator with extensive experience in leading and managing private, government and non-profit entities, will serve as the new executive director for Equality NC, the state’s premier lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) advocacy organization. Campbell will begin his tenure on October 24.

“I am deeply honored and excited about the opportunity to serve North Carolina’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and to build upon Equality NC’s tremendous success,” said Campbell, who most recently served as the Community Services manager in the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in Austin. “I look forward to getting to know and working with our dedicated supporters, legislators and coalition partners as we strive to further Equality NC’s mission to secure equality and justice for the LGBT community in North Carolina.”

Campbell is a seasoned professional whose non-profit experience includes several years as an advocate and lobbyist on disability and anti-poverty issues, ultimately serving as Executive Director of the Coalition on Human Needs in Washington, D.C. In 2008, Campbell joined the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, first as a senior policy advisor and then as Community Affairs manager, where he administered over $220 million in federal and state funds aimed at alleviating poverty.

What new changes will we see once Campbell take his place in ENC? What wil be his game plan for our upcoming Marriage Amendment. Campbell has an optimistic outlook on the Amendment campaign. “While we may not be able to change the minds and hearts of everyone in the seven short months leading up to the election in May, I am confident that the majority of fair-minded North Carolinians who oppose this amendment will make their will known and we will prevail,” Campbell said.”

Campbell was selected after an extensive national search. The search Committee chair said “It was inspirational to see so many candidates from across the state and the nation eager to bring their talents to the fight for equality and justice at this crucial time in North Carolina’s history.”

I wonder who those were from NC that apply for this position, and was turn down by this committee.

Well I look forward to seeing Campbell in action.. That will be the true test of his abilities to lead us in our upcoming Amendment battle.. Here is wishing him the best of luck..