Alex Sheldon

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Executive Director
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asheldon@glma.org

Alex Sheldon is a professional researcher, strategist, and advocate with over 15 years of experience in the field of human rights with a concentration in LGBTQ rights. They live in Charlotte, NC with their partner and two dogs, Oatmeal and Coconut. Prior to joining GLMA, Alex was the Head of Research & Social Impact at Daylight, where they specialized in economic inclusion for LGBTQ people. Previously, Alex served as the Deputy Director of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) at the Clinton Foundation, and they held roles at Everytown for Gun Safety, the Movement Advancement Project (MAP), and several international nonprofits. They received an MA in International Human Rights with a concentration in Global Health Affairs from the University of Denver, a BA in Psychology from Whittier College in California, and a certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice. Alex currently serves on the Board of Directors at both the Brooklyn Community Pride Center and the Equality Federation.

Margaret Hughes

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Programs & Communications Coordinator
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mhughes@glma.org

Margaret Hughes first joined GLMA in June 2019 as Conference Associate. Margaret has organized on five campaigns for LGBTQ equality around the country, including serving as Regional Field Director on Massachusetts's Yes on 3 campaign, which successfully upheld statewide transgender nondiscrimination protections at the ballot for the first time. Prior to rejoining GLMA in July 2020, Margaret worked as a field organizer on Equality Virginia's 2019-2020 campaign to make Virginia the first state in the South to pass LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination protections. Margaret lives in Somerville, MA.

Kyla Mihalovits

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Part-Time Associate
kmihalovits@glma.org

Kyla Mihalovits joined GLMA right before the 2021 Annual Conference on LGBTQ Health. Kyla worked as a volunteer on Equality Virginia's 2019-2020 campaign to make Virginia the first state in the South to pass LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination protections. They currently live in Central Maine with their spouse, child, two dogs, and turtle.