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Kelley J. Robinson is a pioneering advocate for LGBTQ+ equality and social justice and the first Black, queer woman to helm HRC, the largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization in the U.S. Under her leadership, HRC declared a national State of Emergency, responding to a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. Mobilizing HRC's extensive network of over 3 million members, supporters, and volunteers, Robinson has worked to combat discrimination and foster safer, more inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ communities. Her efforts have secured significant political victories, countering anti-transgender rhetoric and mobilizing "Equality Voters" to historic wins in 2023. Landmark legislative achievements include the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act and the defeat of anti-LGBTQ+ amendments in the U.S. House of Representatives. Previously, she served as the executive director of Planned Parenthood Action Fund, where she advanced reproductive justice. Robinson is currently a Senior Fellow at the Kettering Foundation and was named to the TIME100 in 2024.