Equality Federation

Introducing Our New Director of Advocacy and Civic Engagement!

February 6, 2019

Today Equality Federation is excited to introduce our new Director of Advocacy and Civic Engagement, David Topping. In this role, David will work with our member organizations to craft smart, effective legislative and electoral campaigns that build political power and allow supporters to take action in their communities.

Most recently the Field Director for the historic, winning Yes on 3 campaign in Massachusetts, David previously led programs in Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Texas, and Illinois. Their work in Massachusetts was a groundbreaking success, building the leadership of transgender people, having more than 100,000 conversations with voters, and ultimately winning the first statewide referendum on transgender rights in the nation.

David, whose pronouns are they/them, hails from Michigan. David’s wealth of knowledge in legislative, public education, and electoral campaigns will be a great asset to the Federation’s state-based partners, and we can’t wait for you to meet them!

Please send David a welcome email at david@equalityfederation.org!

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