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'''Christian Fuscarino''' (born {{c.|1990}}), is a community organizer, [[LGBT]] activist and the executive director of [[Garden State Equality]]. Since a young age Fuscarino has been involved in shaping public opinion and aiming to increase the rights for the [[LGBT community]]. In 2007, a public service announcement produced by Fuscarino won an [[Emmy award]] from the National Academy of Arts and Sciences for the way it approached the public perception of the LGBT community.

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'''Christian Fuscarino''' (born c. 1990), is a community organizer, [[LGBT]] activist and the Executive Director of [[Garden State Equality]]. Since a young age Fuscarino has been involved in shaping public opinion and aiming to increase the rights for the [[LGBT community]]. In 2007, a public service announcement produced by Fuscarino won an [[Emmy award]] from the National Academy of Arts and Sciences for the way it approached the public perception of the LGBT community.


In 2008, he founded The Pride Network. Previously, he worked at the [[Hudson Pride Connections Center]] and in 2013, he joined Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice. He is also a frequent writer and contributor to [[The Huffington Post]] and [[NJ.com]] on LGBTQ related matters. He joined [[Garden State Equality]] in 2016. His work with the [[LGBT community]] led him to be recognized by PolitikerNJ and [[The New York Observer]] in their Power 100 list in 2016.
In 2008, he founded The Pride Network. Previously, he worked at the [[Hudson Pride Connections Center]] and in 2013, he joined Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice. He is also a frequent writer and contributor to [[The Huffington Post]] and [[NJ.com]] on LGBTQ related matters. He joined [[Garden State Equality]] in 2016. His work with the [[LGBT community]] led him to be recognized by PolitikerNJ and [[The New York Observer]] in their Power 100 list in 2016.
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==Career==
==Career==
From a young age, Fuscarino has been an organizer and activist in the [[LGBT community]]. He began at [[GLSEN]], an education network that aimed to improve students lives who were members of the [[LGBT community]], by reducing discrimination and increasing knowledge through education.<ref>{{cite web|title=Improving Education, Creating a Better World|url=https://www.glsen.org/learn/about-glsen|publisher=[[GLSEN]]}}</ref> While at [[GLSEN]], Fuscarino encouraged young LGBT students to start [[Gay–straight alliance]]'s in their schools.<ref name=garden>{{cite web|title=Our Staff and Board of Directors|url=http://www.gardenstateequality.org/our_staff_and_board_of_directors|publisher=[[Garden State Equality]]}}</ref>
From a young age, Fuscarino has been an organizer and activist in the [[LGBT community]]. He began at [[GLSEN]], an education network that aimed to improve students lives who were members of the [[LGBT community]], by reducing discrimination and increasing knowledge through education.<ref>{{cite web|title=Improving Education, Creating a Better World|url=https://www.glsen.org/learn/about-glsen|publisher=[[GLSEN]]}}</ref> While at [[GLSEN]], Fuscarino encouraged young LGBT students to start [[Gay–straight alliance]]'s in their schools.<ref name=garden>{{cite web|title=Our Staff and Board of Directors|url=http://www.gardenstateequality.org/our_staff_and_board_of_directors|publisher=[[Garden State Equality]]}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


Fuscarino joined [[Hudson Pride Connections Center]] in 2007, based in [[New Jersey]]. He served as the program director for the center, helping the cities youth offering a number of [[LGBT]]-related services. His work during those years didn't go unnoticed, with Fuscarino winning an [[Emmy award]]. He was awarded by the [[National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences]] for a public service announcement that was created by Fuscarino's team at the center. His involvement at the [[Hudson Pride Connections Center]], led him to establish The Pride Network in 2008. The network serves as a [[non-profit]], providing leadership development.<ref name=garden />
Fuscarino joined [[Hudson Pride Connections Center]] in 2007, based in [[New Jersey]]. He served as the program director for the center, helping the cities youth offering a number of [[LGBT]]-related services. His work during those years didn't go unnoticed, with Fuscarino winning an [[Emmy award]]. He was awarded by the [[National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences]] for a public service announcement that was created by Fuscarino's team at the center. His involvement at the [[Hudson Pride Connections Center]], led him to establish The Pride Network in 2008. The network serves as a [[non-profit]], providing leadership development.<ref name=garden />


After running The Pride Network for a number of months, Fuscarino joined the [[non-profit]] Bend the Arc in 2013 as their digital strategist. Bend the Arc at the time was headed up by Alan van Capelle, who had previously served as Executive Director of [[Empire State Pride Agenda]]. While working with Bend the Arc, he and van Capelle launched a campaign, which played a major role in the signing of the [[Domestic Worker's Bill of Rights]] in [[California]].<ref>{{cite web|title=In Theory: Is there a moral component to a living wage|url=http://www.latimes.com/socal/burbank-leader/.../tn-blr-me-intheory-20160412-story.html|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref>
After running The Pride Network for a number of months, Fuscarino joined the [[non-profit]] Bend the Arc in 2013 as their digital strategist. Bend the Arc at the time was headed up by Alan van Capelle, who had previously served as executive director of [[Empire State Pride Agenda]]. While working with Bend the Arc, he and van Capelle launched a campaign, which played a major role in the signing of the [[Domestic Worker's Bill of Rights]] in [[California]].<ref>{{cite web|title=In Theory: Is there a moral component to a living wage|url=http://www.latimes.com/socal/burbank-leader/.../tn-blr-me-intheory-20160412-story.html|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=12 April 2016 }}</ref>


In 2016, it was announced that Fuscarino would become [[Garden State Equality]]'s new Executive Director.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Cook|first1=Michael|title=Garden State Equality Executive Director Christian Fuscarino- "We All Are Equipped With the Ability To Make Change and Help One Another"|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/garden-state-equality-executive-director-christian_us_588ca168e4b06364bb1e260f|website=[[Huffington Post]]|date=January 28, 2017}}</ref> Following the announcement, he was interviewed by ''[[The New York Observer]]'', stating what he wanted to achieve as the new Executive Director. He stated, ''“people all over the country are wondering what an organization in a post-marriage state looks like. They’ll find out in New Jersey,” Mr. Fuscarino told PolitickerNJ. “Over the next few months we’ll roll out our plan to engage the LGBT community in a broader social justice movement.”'' As director Fuscarino said that he wanted to tackle issues such as curbing HIV transmissions, protecting LGBT youth from opiate addiction, and care for the elderly.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lassiter|first1=Jay|title=Garden State Equality's Christian Fuscarino: The PolitickerNJ|url=http://observer.com/2016/04/garden-state-equalitys-christian-fuscarino-the-politickernj-drill-down/|work=[[The New York Observer]]|date=April 19, 2016}}</ref> Senator [[Cory Booker]] and Congressman [[Frank Pallone]] both publicly voiced their support for Fuscarino following the appointment.<ref>{{cite web|title=Garden State Equality Appoints New Executive Director|url=http://observer.com/2016/04/garden-state-equality-appoints-new-executive-director/|work=[[The New York Observer]]|date=April 18, 2016}}</ref>
In 2016, it was announced that Fuscarino would become [[Garden State Equality]]'s new executive director.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Cook|first1=Michael|title=Garden State Equality Executive Director Christian Fuscarino- "We All Are Equipped With the Ability To Make Change and Help One Another"|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/garden-state-equality-executive-director-christian_us_588ca168e4b06364bb1e260f|website=[[Huffington Post]]|date=January 28, 2017}}</ref> Following the announcement, he was interviewed by ''[[The New York Observer]]'', stating what he wanted to achieve as the new executive director. He stated, ''“people all over the country are wondering what an organization in a post-marriage state looks like. They’ll find out in New Jersey,” Mr. Fuscarino told PolitickerNJ. “Over the next few months we’ll roll out our plan to engage the LGBT community in a broader social justice movement.”'' As director Fuscarino said that he wanted to tackle issues such as curbing HIV transmissions, protecting LGBT youth from opiate addiction, and care for the elderly.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lassiter|first1=Jay|title=Garden State Equality's Christian Fuscarino: The PolitickerNJ|url=http://observer.com/2016/04/garden-state-equalitys-christian-fuscarino-the-politickernj-drill-down/|work=[[The New York Observer]]|date=April 19, 2016}}</ref> Senator [[Cory Booker]] and Congressman [[Frank Pallone]] both publicly voiced their support for Fuscarino following the appointment.<ref>{{cite web|title=Garden State Equality Appoints New Executive Director|url=http://observer.com/2016/04/garden-state-equality-appoints-new-executive-director/|work=[[The New York Observer]]|date=April 18, 2016}}</ref>


After becoming the Executive Director for [[Garden State Equality]], the [[New York Observer|PolitickerNJ]] listed Fuscarino in their Power 100. He was also 2nd highest LGBT [[New Jersey]]-based activist and politician on the list.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Pizzarro|first1=Max|title=Power List 2016|website=[[The New York Observer|PolitikerNJ]]|page=66}}</ref> In March 2017, Fuscarino spoke to the press following an attack on the [[Garden State Equality]] building where a window was smashed, where the rainbow flag was displayed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Leader of Garden State Equality group reports organization office vandalized|url=http://abc7ny.com/news/leader-of-garden-state-equality-group-reports-organization-office-vandalized/1786316/|work=[[ABC News]]|date=March 5, 2017}}</ref> The attack, was similar to one carried out earlier in the same year at the [[Equality Florida]] headquarters.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Alexander|first1=Dan|title=Office of Asbury Park Gay rights group vandalized|url=http://nj1015.com/gay-rights-group-jersey-shore-office-vandalized/|publisher=New Jersey 101.5|date=March 5, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Cooper|first1=Mariah|title=Garden State Equality headquarters targeted by vandals|url=http://www.washingtonblade.com/2017/03/06/24433200/|work=[[Washington Blade]]|date=March 6, 2017}}</ref> [[Vice Media]]'s Broadly website listed Fuscarino as the most influential activist in the state of [[New Jersey]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Arnold|first1=Amanda|title=50 Activists Fighting for LGBTQ Rights in 50 States|url=https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/gaycation-list-lgbtq-activists|publisher=[[Vice Media]]|date=May 17, 2017}}</ref>
After becoming the executive director for [[Garden State Equality]], the [[New York Observer|PolitickerNJ]] listed Fuscarino in their Power 100. He was also second highest LGBT [[New Jersey]]–based activist and politician on the list.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Pizzarro|first1=Max|title=Power List 2016|website=[[The New York Observer|PolitikerNJ]]|page=66}}</ref> In March 2017, Fuscarino spoke to the press following an attack on the [[Garden State Equality]] building where a window was smashed, where the rainbow flag was displayed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Leader of Garden State Equality group reports organization office vandalized|url=http://abc7ny.com/news/leader-of-garden-state-equality-group-reports-organization-office-vandalized/1786316/|work=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]]|date=March 5, 2017}}</ref> The attack, was similar to one carried out earlier in the same year at the [[Equality Florida]] headquarters.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Alexander|first1=Dan|title=Office of Asbury Park Gay rights group vandalized|url=http://nj1015.com/gay-rights-group-jersey-shore-office-vandalized/|publisher=New Jersey 101.5|date=March 5, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Cooper|first1=Mariah|title=Garden State Equality headquarters targeted by vandals|url=http://www.washingtonblade.com/2017/03/06/24433200/|work=[[Washington Blade]]|date=March 6, 2017}}</ref> [[Vice Media]]'s Broadly website listed Fuscarino as the most influential activist in the state of [[New Jersey]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Arnold|first1=Amanda|title=50 Activists Fighting for LGBTQ Rights in 50 States|url=https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/gaycation-list-lgbtq-activists|publisher=[[Vice Media]]|date=May 17, 2017}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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Christian Fuscarino
Bornc. 1990 (age 34–35)
EducationHofstra University (BA)
WebsiteOfficial website

Christian Fuscarino (born c. 1990), is a community organizer, LGBT activist and the executive director of Garden State Equality. Since a young age Fuscarino has been involved in shaping public opinion and aiming to increase the rights for the LGBT community. In 2007, a public service announcement produced by Fuscarino won an Emmy award from the National Academy of Arts and Sciences for the way it approached the public perception of the LGBT community.

In 2008, he founded The Pride Network. Previously, he worked at the Hudson Pride Connections Center and in 2013, he joined Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice. He is also a frequent writer and contributor to The Huffington Post and NJ.com on LGBTQ related matters. He joined Garden State Equality in 2016. His work with the LGBT community led him to be recognized by PolitikerNJ and The New York Observer in their Power 100 list in 2016.

Early life

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Fuscarino grew up in Belmar, New Jersey. After moving to Maplewood, New Jersey, he attended Columbia High School, where he started organizing at local high schools.[1] He studied at Hofstra University.[2]

Career

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From a young age, Fuscarino has been an organizer and activist in the LGBT community. He began at GLSEN, an education network that aimed to improve students lives who were members of the LGBT community, by reducing discrimination and increasing knowledge through education.[3] While at GLSEN, Fuscarino encouraged young LGBT students to start Gay–straight alliance's in their schools.[4]

Fuscarino joined Hudson Pride Connections Center in 2007, based in New Jersey. He served as the program director for the center, helping the cities youth offering a number of LGBT-related services. His work during those years didn't go unnoticed, with Fuscarino winning an Emmy award. He was awarded by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for a public service announcement that was created by Fuscarino's team at the center. His involvement at the Hudson Pride Connections Center, led him to establish The Pride Network in 2008. The network serves as a non-profit, providing leadership development.[4]

After running The Pride Network for a number of months, Fuscarino joined the non-profit Bend the Arc in 2013 as their digital strategist. Bend the Arc at the time was headed up by Alan van Capelle, who had previously served as executive director of Empire State Pride Agenda. While working with Bend the Arc, he and van Capelle launched a campaign, which played a major role in the signing of the Domestic Worker's Bill of Rights in California.[5]

In 2016, it was announced that Fuscarino would become Garden State Equality's new executive director.[6] Following the announcement, he was interviewed by The New York Observer, stating what he wanted to achieve as the new executive director. He stated, “people all over the country are wondering what an organization in a post-marriage state looks like. They’ll find out in New Jersey,” Mr. Fuscarino told PolitickerNJ. “Over the next few months we’ll roll out our plan to engage the LGBT community in a broader social justice movement.” As director Fuscarino said that he wanted to tackle issues such as curbing HIV transmissions, protecting LGBT youth from opiate addiction, and care for the elderly.[7] Senator Cory Booker and Congressman Frank Pallone both publicly voiced their support for Fuscarino following the appointment.[8]

After becoming the executive director for Garden State Equality, the PolitickerNJ listed Fuscarino in their Power 100. He was also second highest LGBT New Jersey–based activist and politician on the list.[9] In March 2017, Fuscarino spoke to the press following an attack on the Garden State Equality building where a window was smashed, where the rainbow flag was displayed.[10] The attack, was similar to one carried out earlier in the same year at the Equality Florida headquarters.[11][12] Vice Media's Broadly website listed Fuscarino as the most influential activist in the state of New Jersey.[13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "How guts, grit and gusto helped one of N.J.'s most influential LGBT advocates change the game", Inside Jersey, July 25, 2018. Accessed July 3, 2019. "He moved with his mother to Maplewood, and once he got settled into Columbia High School, change is what he made."
  2. ^ Petruncio, Nick (June 3, 2016). "Belmar native is new leader of LGBT group". Asbury Park Press.
  3. ^ "Improving Education, Creating a Better World". GLSEN.
  4. ^ a b "Our Staff and Board of Directors". Garden State Equality.[permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ "In Theory: Is there a moral component to a living wage". Los Angeles Times. 12 April 2016.
  6. ^ Cook, Michael (January 28, 2017). "Garden State Equality Executive Director Christian Fuscarino- "We All Are Equipped With the Ability To Make Change and Help One Another"". Huffington Post.
  7. ^ Lassiter, Jay (April 19, 2016). "Garden State Equality's Christian Fuscarino: The PolitickerNJ". The New York Observer.
  8. ^ "Garden State Equality Appoints New Executive Director". The New York Observer. April 18, 2016.
  9. ^ Pizzarro, Max. "Power List 2016". PolitikerNJ. p. 66.
  10. ^ "Leader of Garden State Equality group reports organization office vandalized". ABC News. March 5, 2017.
  11. ^ Alexander, Dan (March 5, 2017). "Office of Asbury Park Gay rights group vandalized". New Jersey 101.5.
  12. ^ Cooper, Mariah (March 6, 2017). "Garden State Equality headquarters targeted by vandals". Washington Blade.
  13. ^ Arnold, Amanda (May 17, 2017). "50 Activists Fighting for LGBTQ Rights in 50 States". Vice Media.
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