Our Leadership

Boards

The Human Rights Campaign Board of Directors — a group of volunteers composed of corporate and community leaders from throughout the country — is the governing body for the corporation. Its members determine HRC's mission and purposes, and they sustain the organization's vision.

The HRC Board of Directors has the ultimate authority over the organization's actions, establishing policies, managing finances and coordinating volunteer involvement for the organization. 

Foundation Board

The HRC Foundation Board has the ultimate authority for the actions of the Foundation. The board manages the foundation's finances and establishes official policies governing the Foundation. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

Emeritus Council

The Emeritus Council is comprised of dedicated former members of the HRC and HRC Foundation Boards of Directors.

The Council is responsible for reviewing broad issues of strategy and governance and advising each board where appropriate. Members provide leadership in the engagement of HRC board alumni, serve as ambassadors for HRC at both the local and national levels, and participate in HRC fundraising efforts.

Business Advisory Council 

The HRC Business Advisory Council (BAC) was founded in 1997 to support the Human Rights Campaign's goal of creating an America where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people are ensured basic equal rights — and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. While not necessarily serving as official representatives of their companies, members provide expert advice and counsel on LGBTQ+ workplace issues based on their business experience and knowledge.

Workplace Equality Program BAC Members: