Difference between revisions of "Kevin Jennings"
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Executive Director, Arcus Foundation since 2012. Founder and leader of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) to combat bullying in schools. Joined the Obama administration as Assistant Deputy Secretary of Education and director of the Office of Safe & Drug-Free Schools in 2009 - 2011. Formerly headed a non-profit organization, 'Be the Change' dedicated to addressing the growing problem of economic inequality in the United States (2011-2012). Author of numerous books, including 'Mama's Boy, Preacher's Son: A Memoir' (2006) and 'One Teacher in the 21st Century' (2015). | Executive Director, Arcus Foundation since 2012. Founder and leader of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) to combat bullying in schools. Joined the Obama administration as Assistant Deputy Secretary of Education and director of the Office of Safe & Drug-Free Schools in 2009 - 2011. Formerly headed a non-profit organization, 'Be the Change' dedicated to addressing the growing problem of economic inequality in the United States (2011-2012). Author of numerous books, including 'Mama's Boy, Preacher's Son: A Memoir' (2006) and 'One Teacher in the 21st Century' (2015). | ||
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+ | * [[LGBTQ Founders and Executives with Charitable Foundations]] | ||
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
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* http://www.arcusfoundation.org/kevin-jennings/ | * http://www.arcusfoundation.org/kevin-jennings/ | ||
* http://cnsnews.com/news/article/homosexual-activist-kevin-jennings-leaving-obama-administration | * http://cnsnews.com/news/article/homosexual-activist-kevin-jennings-leaving-obama-administration | ||
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Revision as of 14:42, 30 July 2017
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1963 -
Occupation
Activist
Description
Executive Director, Arcus Foundation since 2012. Founder and leader of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) to combat bullying in schools. Joined the Obama administration as Assistant Deputy Secretary of Education and director of the Office of Safe & Drug-Free Schools in 2009 - 2011. Formerly headed a non-profit organization, 'Be the Change' dedicated to addressing the growing problem of economic inequality in the United States (2011-2012). Author of numerous books, including 'Mama's Boy, Preacher's Son: A Memoir' (2006) and 'One Teacher in the 21st Century' (2015).