About me:

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Just a regular guy, who's been fortunate to have had some great teachers and guides throughout my life, going after some dreams and trying to make the world a better place.

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I grew up in a really big and really supportive Catholic family. I was your typical "Best Little Boy in the World" - President of my high school - "Teen of the Year" of the County - Most Likely to Succeed - basically a parent's wet dream.

I went to the University of Florida (GO GATORS!!!) where I was president of my fraternity, Phi Kappa Tau and active in active in campus politics. Oh yea, and I dated a lot of women, even though it was pretty well known that I was planning to become a Priest. When I graduated, I stopped the interview process to enter the Seminary and came out of the closet to my family and friends.

That year I moved to Washington to get involved in the national gay movement. I served on the National Steering Committee for the 1993 March on Washington and was hired to do field and then communicaitons work for the Human Rights Campaign Fund. I produced a nationally syndicated public access television show for HRCF, but my hallmark on the organization was putting HRC online.

Our award winning online action center set the standard for Internet lobbying in America, but the most rewarding experience I had during my 9 years of service to the staff, was organizing the online community response to Matthew Shepard's murder. It's moments like that which galvanize your love for what you do, and the difference you can make in the world.

I left HRC to start a professional association for Internet Political Strategists and then started my own consulting firm.

Shoot me a note if you want to know anything else and if my story has moved you at all, find a national group that reflects your values and concerns and join it. Too few in our community are involved in our efforts for equality.

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My Personality Paradox:
Outside -- Mainstream, Masculine, Dynamic, Pragmatic, Funny/Goofy
Inside -- Intense, Unorthodox, Creative, Idealistic, Spiritual, Dedicated

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DEAR FRIENDS, PLEASE JOIN US!

The New Generation of Hope!

In 1992 I fought with all my soul for a place called Hope. Many of you fought with me and together we changed America for the better. This year I'm supporting Barack Obama because I've never given up on that fight -- and never will. Watch this video and realize there are many of us who are fighting that good fight again. Join us!

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