Said the group in a press release<\/a>: \u2018Henry is a leading communications and messaging strategist with a long career in grassroots activism, digital campaigns and coalition building. She managed Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry leading into the\u00a0Obergefell<\/em>\u00a0Supreme Court decision, the Platform Reform campaign during the 2016 election cycle, and has served in leadership positions on numerous policy and Republican congressional campaigns. During the last decade in Washington D.C., Henry has developed digital listening and engagement tools for many corporate and non-profit organizations. Her unique approach to fully integrated digital activism, combined with a strong understanding of right-of-center messaging on difficult issues led to her recognition as a leader within the industry. She has been recognized as a Rising Star by Campaigns & Elections and a Future 40 Leader by Maverick PAC.\u2019<\/p>\n Said Henry: \u201cLog Cabin Republicans have a rich history of grassroots activism and a legacy of great leaders, and there is no other organization better suited to offer solutions to today\u2019s challenging political environment than us. I\u2019m humbled to step into this leadership role, and I don\u2019t take it lightly \u2014 I believe my experience with the Republican Party and LGBTQ community, combined with this incredible team will allow us to build a strong, effective movement and grow the Republican Party of the future.\u201d<\/p>\n In February, Log Cabin Republican executive director Gregory T. Angelo laughably defended Donald Trump\u2019s pro-LGBT presidential record in a conversation with SiriusXM Progress radio host Michelangelo Signorile at CPAC.<\/p>\n Said Angelo in Trump\u2019s defense<\/a>: \u201cThis president is the first president to enter the White House who believes that marriage equality is settled law of the land.\u00a0Barack Obama didn\u2019t believe that when he entered the White House.\u00a0Hillary Clinton only came around to that position in 2013.\u201d<\/p>\n The post Jerri Ann Henry Named First Woman Executive Director of Log Cabin Republicans<\/a> appeared first on Towleroad Gay News<\/a>.<\/p>\n