National Stonewall Democrats is proud to celebrate the New Year with
the announcement of a new executive leadership team. Jerame Davis has
been selected as the organization’s new Executive Director. The group’s
board of directors has also elected a new executive committee.
Davis has been serving as the NSD interim Executive Director since late
2011. Before joining the staff, Jerame was vice president of the
Indiana Stonewall Democrats affiliate and was actively involved in
Democratic politics in the Hoosier state.
In addition to serving in the leadership of many Indiana LGBT
organizations, he has consulted for a variety of clients on using
technology for better organizing and messaging. He is also the
co-founder of a popular national LGBT politics and culture website.
“Democratic politics runs through my veins,” said Davis. “Living most
of my life in a red state dominated by GOP gave me a first hand view of
just how regressive and dangerous Republican dominance can be –
especially for LGBT people. I am honored to be taking the helm of NSD at
such a crucial moment.”
In addition to Davis assuming the role of Executive Director, the NSD
Board of Directors has elected a new executive team to lead the
organization through 2012. Stephen Driscoll (Pembroke, MA) and Laurie
McBride (Sacramento, CA) return as co-chairs to succeed outgoing chair
Craig Roberts. Aaron Schaler (Indianapolis, IN) will serve as the new
secretary and Bill Jacobs (Las Vegas, NV) continues his role as
treasurer.
“NSD’s new executive director and leadership team bring a solid
perspective tempered with institutional knowledge,” said Roberts.
“Working with Jerame for the past few months has been fantastic and I am
confident he is the right person to lead NSD at this critical time. I
know NSD is in good hands going into 2012 with this team in place.”
“Jerame’s outside-the-beltway perspective and political experience
positions National Stonewall Democrats as the national voice for
pro-equality Democrats as we head into a presidential election,” said
McBride. “With so many affiliates around the country providing vital
grassroots support for LGBT Democrats and our allies, I am confident we
are ready to win.”
“Anti-gay Republicans and their apologists are on notice,” said
Driscoll. “Jerame understands that partisan is not a dirty word.
Partisanship in pursuit of the greater good is a very high calling
indeed. As we swing into campaign mode, a refocused and repurposed NSD
will help pave the road to victory in November and to progress beyond.”
