Serving the LGBT community and our allies here in my home state of North Carolina has been the greatest honor of my life, so it is with mixed emotions that I share this news. I have informed our Board of Directors that I will be stepping down after more than eleven years at Equality North Carolina, the last five as Executive Director.

Now, my partner, Brad Oaks, and I will be moving to Boston, where I will be pursuing a Mid-Career Master of Public Administration degree from Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. My last day in the office will be Friday, July 1. I leave with an overwhelming feeling of pride in what we have built together, confidence in the future of this organization, and gratitude for the tireless effort that our board, staff, and supporters like you have given.