National Log Cabin Republicans announce new Executive Director

The Log Cabin Republicans and Liberty Education Forum National Boards of Directors have announced the appointment of Jerri Ann Henry as the organizations’ new Executive Director.

“Log Cabin Republicans have a rich history of grassroots activism and a legacy of great leaders,” said newly appointed Executive Director Jeri Ann Henry. “There is no other organization better suited to offer solutions to today’s challenging political environment than us.”

Henry a long time member of the Republican party, a leader of local Republican chapters and an advocate for conservative principles. In addition to working to secure LGBTQ+ and Republican policies, she has worked on campaigns, making digital data and outreach a pivotal part of them all.

“I’m humbled to step into this leadership role, and I don’t take it lightly — I believe my experience with the Republican Party and LGBT community, combined with this incredible team will allow us to build a strong, effective movement and grow the Republican Party of the future.”

Henry is the first woman to lead Log Cabin Republicans or Liberty Education Forum, and she has worked on LGBTQ+ campaigns for more than five years. As a long time member of the Republican party, she has been a leader of local Republican chapters and an advocate for conservative principles.

Log Cabin Republicans Chairman Sarah Longwell said the Log Cabin Republicans Board of Directors was inundated with accomplished individuals eager to lend their talents to the organization.
“Jerri Ann Henry was by far the best choice,” said Longwell. “I look forward to working with her to continue our mission making the conservative case for LGBT equality throughout the United States.”

For more than 40 years, the Log Cabin Republicans have represented LGBTQ+ conservatives and straight allies and serve as the voice for an inclusive Republican Party.

The Log Cabin Republicans have state and local chapters nationwide, a full-time office in Washington, D.C., a federal political action committee and state political action committees.

“As someone who has known Jerri Ann Henry for years, I couldn’t be more pleased to see the Log Cabin Republicans and Liberty Education Forum Boards of Directors have chosen her to continue the proud legacy of both organizations into the future,” remarked the organizations’ Immediate Past President Gregory T. Angelo.

“After achieving the historic firsts of full participation at the Conservative Political Action Conference, formal recognition from the Republican National Committee, and public commendation of Log Cabin Republicans from a sitting Republican president during my tenure, the future looks bright for Log Cabin Republicans; I wish Ms. Henry all the best as she continues to advance an inclusive, winning strategy.”

Log Cabin Republican initiatives for the next two years include much activism. At the top of their list is creating active and functional grassroots army of Republicans who identify as LGBTQ+ or allies. They plan to support legislation to bolster conservative principles while protecting the interests of the LGBTQ+ community. Further, they want to amplify the voice of LGBTQ+ individuals within the Republican Party, recruit LGBTQ+ and allied candidates for office and to attain new allies in Congress.

The Gayly 12/1/2018 @4:58 p.m. CST.