Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families. PFLAG’s network of hundreds of chapters and more than 325,000 members and supporters works to create a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
About PFLAG
Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families. PFLAG’s network of hundreds of chapters and more than 325,000 members and supporters works to create a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
Our Story
The idea for PFLAG began in 1972 when Jeanne Manford marched with her son, Morty, in New York's Christopher Street Liberation Day March, the precursor to today's Pride parade. After many gay and lesbian people ran up to Jeanne during the parade and begged her to talk to their parents, she decided to begin a support group. The first formal meeting took place on March 11, 1973 at the Metropolitan-Duane Methodist Church in Greenwich Village (now the Church of the Village). Approximately 20 people attended.
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Brooke Smith
As the Chief Information Senior Manager at PFLAG National, Brooke manages PFLAG's digital infrastructure. Her experience includes knowledge of Salesforce, Drupal, Wordpress, and Squarespace. She manages the Chapter Hub and train
...Jamie Curtis
Jamie Curtis joined PFLAG in May 2003. She is PFLAG’s Director of Chapter Engagement responsible for working with chapters throughout the United States and overseeing the Chapter Engagement team. Prior to serving...
Jean-Marie Navetta
Jean-Marie Navetta (she/her) is the Director of Learning & Inclusion for PFLAG National, leading its Straight for Equality project which aims to invite, educate, and engage new allies in...
Liz Owen
Liz Owen received her B.S. from the School of Communications at Northwestern University, and completed post-graduate work at New Actors Workshop, where her teachers included film and theatre director Mike...
Jamie Henkel
Jamie Henkel is the Learning & Inclusion Manager at PFLAG National. In this role, her primary responsibility is to find ways to further utilize PFLAG’s Straight for Equality program beyond its...
Diego Miguel Sanchez, APR
A native of Augusta, GA and long-time Massachusetts resident, Diego was most recently Senior Policy Advisor to Congressman Barney Frank until the Representative’s retirement in 2013. Diego made history with...