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march 18.2005 ♦ just out13 lent a invi 43 mews oe Solmonese, chief executive officer of Emily’s List, the nation’s largest political action committee, was named president of the Human Rights Campaign on March 9 hy the organization’s hoard of directors and foundation hoard. The 40-year-old announced that, upon tak ing the helm at HRC on April 11, he will tour the country, meeting with U.S. citizens, mem bers of the sexual minorities community and leaders at town hall meetings and other events in the workplace, communities of color and communities of faith. As a key political strategist, Solmonese over saw one of the nation’s most successful efforts to elect progressive candidates by appealing to heartland and mainstream voters. His work included broad outreach across the nation, speaking with large and small groups about important issues. He has been at Emily’s List for the past 12 years serving in several key capacities including deputy political director, chief of staff and the CEO position he’s occupied for the past 2 1/2 years. Solmonese also has Oregon ties—he worked for Les AuCoin’s Senate race in 1992. “As a gay American, I am very honored to serve HRC and the GLBT community and to join the leadership of a movement that is work ing toward an America that keeps its promise to all its citizens,” Solmonese said in a statement released upon his appointment. “We must tell the stories of our lives and the struggles we face to our straight friends, co-workers and family members. Increasing our presence ami visibility across America will be a top priority of my tenure. HRC is not simply a GLBT organiza tion; we’re an organization of everyone who sup- J S olmonese N amed H ead of HRC Emily's List chief takes to the road for national tour April 11 by Sarah Dougher ports GLBT equality. We’ll ask every GLBT American to enlist three new allies—a straight co-worker, a friend and a family member—in our work for full equality.” A native of Massachusetts, Solmonese lives in Washington, D.C., and has been an HRC Federal Club member for more than 12 years. He graduated from Boston University in 1987 New Human Rights Campaign executive director Joe Solmonese emphasizes building relationships across both issue and partisan lines. k Sony Injured? 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