Darra Gordon, CEO of Family Equality, Named Chief Influencer

The Communications Board names Darra Gordon, Chief Executive Officer of Family Equality, a Chief Influencer.

What does it mean to lead with heart at a time when the rights of LGBTQ+ families are under attack? In this episode of Chief Influencer, Darra Gordon shares how her personal experiences, including raising three children, have shaped her leadership and fueled her fight for equality. Stepping into the CEO role during a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, Gordon brings two decades of advocacy and culture change expertise to the front lines of policy, education, and community-building.

At the helm of Family Equality, Gordon leads with a clear framework: Advocate, Connect, Educate. She shares how the organization brings people together to foster belonging and drive systemic change. Gordon also emphasizes the importance of equipping families to tell their stories, cultivating people-centered teams, and building cross-sector coalitions that expand influence far beyond any single organization.

This episode is a testament to the power of vulnerability, clarity, and community in today’s leadership landscape. Gordon reminds us that influence is most powerful when it’s personal, along with when it’s rooted in trust, human connection, and the courage to bring others along.

Host: Anthony Shop
Guest: Darra Gordon
Producer: The Communications Board
Sponsor: The George Washington University College of Professional Studies

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