Next steps to achieving equality for the LGBT community: Discussion of Equality Florida's triumphs in 2009 and goals for 2010, the importance of electing LGBT or friendly candidates and how their presence impacts our community.
Nadine Smith, Executive Director, Equality Florida Nadine Smith has been executive director of Equality Florida since its inception in 1997. She has been recognized for her national and state leadership by organizations around the nation.
Congresswoman Kathy Castor Kathy Castor is serving her second term in the U.S. Congress. In 2005, Castor attracted nationwide attention when she cast the Hillsborough County Commission’s sole vote against a proposal forbidding county government from acknowledging gay pride.
St Petersburg City Councilman Steve Kornell The first opening gay person elected to office in St. Petersburg, Florida, Steve took office January 2, 2010.