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clusion, and he has worked tirelessly LGBT Chamber of Commerce cial at Jellyfish. The field of paid so-
to expand LGBTQ awareness and (NGLCC), as well as Director of cial media is difficult to master and
equality. Since joining Pacific Gas NGLCCNY, the New York LGBT even more challenging to garner ac-
& Electric in 2010, he has helped and Allied Business Network of knowledgment of peers, clients and
plan and execute many LGBTQ NGLCC. He is a prominent voice the industry as an expert, but Jessi-
outreach events around California in the community focused on LGBT ca has — awarded the Rising Star
that focus on education and sup- economic empowerment and the Award by AdColor, listed as one of
port. These include PG&E’s par- vital role business plays in creating 100 People Who Make Advertising
ticipation in Pride parades, healing equity for the LGBT community. Great, and has received recognition
circles particularly during tragedies, He is a regular commentator on for work she has provided for her
Jonathan Lovitz such as the Pulse Night Club massa- MSNBC, CNBC, NPR, The Advo- clients from multiple organizations
cre, one-on-one mentorship sessions cate, Out Magazine, among others, including Digiday, OMMA, The
and diversity tabling events. Jere- and has often spoken/fundraised Shorty Awards, and The Smarties.
my’s colleagues say his dedication for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights As a data-driven media maven,
and vocal outreach have helped en- AIDS, The Trevor Project, GLSEN, Jessica not only utilizes her skills to
gage employees and drive positive the Democratic party, and more. push forward in her career, but she
cultural change that allows others to His years as a performer on stage also makes sure to give back. Jessica
feel comfortable with speaking up at and screen raised his visibility as a is a next generation board member
PG&E. Since joining the board of young, openly-gay LGBT advocate, for La Casa Norte, a Chicago-based
PG&E’s Pride Network employee ultimately leading him to a career non-profit with the mission to serve
resource group, membership has fighting for the community in the youth and families confronting
tripled in size to 1,000 members political and business arenas. Jona- homelessness. Through the special
and participation in San Francisco than regularly speaks to colleges and projects committee, Jessica gener-
Jessica McGlory Pride Parade has increased elev- universities encouraging young peo- ates data initiatives to better drive
Photo Credit: Josh Howard
en-fold and is now the company’s ple to get involved in public service strategy in providing programs that
single largest annual volunteer and use their voice to make a differ- have the greatest impact on the geo-
event. The launch and implemen- ence for their communities. graphic breakdown of the homeless
tation of an award-winning ally community. For example, identifying
engagement program with more JESSICA MCGLORY which neighborhoods have the most
than 600 allies including half of the (She, Her) is 26 LGBT identified homeless youth
company’s top leaders is yet anoth- SMALL BUSINESS—Data-Driven and propose programs that can help
er accomplishment. Under Jeremy’s Media Maven provide proper healthcare needs like
leadership thousands of dollars pREP and safe sex education.
have been raised to provide scholar- When Jessica McGlory first start-
ships to LGBTQ youth and impact ed her career, she decided to live au- JAMES NOWLIN
the core business through the imple- thentically and out loud to ensure (He, Him) is 37
James Nowlin others would see her as an ally. She
mentation of transgender-inclusive SMALL BUSINESS—Purposeful
policies and procedures. Jeremy is also did this to set a standard and Entrepreneur, Author and Speaker
committed to continuing to push to ensure non-LGBTQ identified
the envelope and to creating pos- people would know their workspace A near-death experience
itive change for LGBTQ inclusion would be safe for all who wanted to changed the trajectory of James
inside and outside of PG&E. live and work authentically and they Nowlin’s life. He grew up in ru-
have a role in securing an inclusive ral Virginia surviving a childhood
JONATHAN LOVITZ environment. Jessica believes this riddled with domestic violence
(He, Him) is 33 is the biggest contribution she can and alcoholism. Where James was
NON-PROFIT—LGBT Business First make as a leader —every single day from, there were no black, gay role
to live and work authentically and models in late 1980s and 1990s
Jonathan D. Lovitz is a Senior granting space for others to do the in his little town or on television
Vice President at the National same. Jessica is Director of Paid So- or in the media. James charted

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