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Monday, 02 February 2009 18:09
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Equality Advocates Pennsylvania
Welcomes New Executive Director
Equality Advocates Pennsylvania announced today the appointment of Lynn Zeitlin, Esq. as Executive Director. Ms. Zeitlin was chosen by the Board of Directors after an extensive national search. She comes to Equality Advocates after a distinguished career as a corporate and real estate lawyer and passionate activist. She brings her experience of 30 years as a successful lawyer coupled with an equally impressive array of work in the Philadelphia nonprofit and community relations community. Ms. Zeitlin has worked tirelessly for such organizations as the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Anti-Defamation League, Head of the Schuylkill Regatta, Philadelphia Bar Association, and Equality Forum. In addition, she previously served Equality Advocates Pennsylvania as a Board Member and Executive Committee member. Ms. Zeitlin brings a unique set of skills in the realm of fund raising, political advocacy, management, financial planning and volunteer outreach. As a detailed-oriented team leader she has created positive change through her collaborative approach and goal oriented focus.
“We are thrilled to have someone of Lynn’s caliber and experience,” stated Equality Advocates Pennsylvania Board President Virginia Gutierrez. “Lynn brings a wealth of experience, a visionary leadership style, and a passion for equal rights. The Board is looking forward to partnering with Lynn to move the organization forward.”
Ms. Zeitlin’s appointment is effective February 9, 2009. She will serve as the organization’s third Executive Director and lead the organization during an important period of change both internally and externally. “I am honored and excited to serve as the Executive Director of Equality Advocates Pennsylvania. I know I have big shoes to fill. These are challenging times for nonprofits and I look forward to tackling the challenges head on,” she said.
The Board of Directors wishes to thank Pam Leland, PhD for her guidance, transitional leadership and command of nonprofit management that she brought to the organization as the Interim Executive Director.
Douglas Metcalfe, Board Spokesperson and past President of the Board, added, “The Board has a unique opportunity to expand on the success of our two previous Executive Directors, Andrew Park and Stacey Sobel. Lynn’s commitment to our mission of direct legal services, policy reform and education; her leadership style; her extensive professional experience; and her knowledge of Pennsylvania’s political, donor and advocacy landscape positions the organization not only to continue our work across Pennsylvania on behalf of the LGBT community – but expand it.”
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