Julie Dorf is a highly respected career professional and a pivotal figure in LGBTQI+ human rights. With over 35 years of unparalleled leadership experience, she has consistently demonstrated expertise in policymaking, direct advocacy, and philanthropy, establishing herself as a trailblazer in the global LGBTQI+ rights movement. Her extensive contributions include founding Outright International (formerly the International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission), where she served as Executive Director from 1990 to 2000. She later co-founded the Council for Global Equality in 2008, a coalition of 40 U.S. human rights and LGBTQI+ organizations and continues to serve as its Co-Chair. In this role, she plays a key part in advocating for inclusive U.S. foreign and development policy. Additionally, she advises Equality Without Borders, a group of individual donors dedicated to supporting international LGBTQI+ rights organizations. Throughout her distinguished career, Julie Dorf has been committed to advancing equality and justice. She has consistently leveraged resources to strengthen the global LGBTQI+ rights movement, making her an accomplished leader with deep connections and a profound impact in the field.