The Gill Foundation announced recently the hire of Fred Sainz as the director of communications/marketing. Fred, who is currently the director of communications and press secretary to Mayor Jerry Sanders of San Diego, will officially join the foundation on August 18.
The Gill Foundation, established in 1994 by software entrepreneur Tim Gill, seeks to secure equal opportunity for all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression. The Gill Foundation is one of the nation’s largest funders focusing primarily on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights.
As the foundation’s communications/marketing director, Fred will be responsible for leading all internal and external communication efforts for the Gill Foundation and the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado.
“Fred has an impressive leadership history. His expertise in the areas of public relations, marketing, and public policy will be a true asset to the foundation,” said Gill Foundation executive director Tim Sweeney.
Prior to joining the Mayor’s office, Fred served as the vice president of public affairs for the San Diego Convention Center Corporation. He has also held leadership positions with the Waitt Family Foundation, the 1996 Republican National Convention, and the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
Fred has served as the chair of AIDS Walk San Diego and as a board member of the San Diego LGBT Center.
“Advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people is an objective close to my heart. I am looking forward to having the opportunity to play a role in the Gill Foundation’s work,” said Fred Sainz.
Fred and his partner, Mike Tipton, will be relocating to Denver.
