Leadership
Founder and Executive Director Brian Silva has been a leader in the LGBTQ+ advocacy community for more than a decade. He has a proven track record in executive leadership, organizational development, coalition building, organizing and empowering volunteers. Brian served as Executive Director of Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA), which was one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer, grassroots LGBTQ+ groups. In 2012 he began NEAT as a program of MEUSA and has since shepherded its success, most recently in 2017 when NEAT became an independent organization dedicated to harnessing the unique power of LGBTQ+ people and their allies to take collective action for Justice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads NEAT?
NEAT was founded by Brian Silva, who serves as Founder and Executive Director. The leadership page describes his background in LGBTQ+ advocacy and organizational leadership.
What is Brian Silva’s background?
According to the page, Brian Silva has been a leader in the LGBTQ+ advocacy community for more than a decade, with experience in executive leadership, organizational development, coalition building, and organizing and empowering volunteers. He previously served as Executive Director of Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA).
When was NEAT founded?
The page states that Brian Silva began NEAT in 2012 as a program of Marriage Equality USA, and that NEAT became an independent organization in 2017.
What is NEAT’s mission?
NEAT is described as dedicated to harnessing the unique power of LGBTQ+ people and their allies to take collective action for Justice.
How can I get involved with NEAT?
The site’s navigation includes Volunteer, Programs, and Connect sections, where you can learn about phone-from-home volunteering, town halls, and other ways to participate.
How can I contact NEAT?
You can reach NEAT through the Contact page linked in the site navigation.
