Our board
Working for a better Gay Games
The FGG Board is all-volunteer and terms are four years long. The terms of elected Officers at Large are two years. Each member attends an annual and a mid-year meeting in varying cities of the world. Elections are held annually, with a portion of the Board members on the ballot each year. That assures continuity among the membership. For example, the two Co-Presidents are elected in different years.
Jan
Schneider
Co-president
Sophia Goodner-Rodriguez
Co-president
Directors
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Austin Manning
he/him • Austin, USA
Director of Host City Selection
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Duncan Campbell
he/him • Barcelona, Spain
Director of Global Engagement
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Dade P.
he/him • USA
Treasurer
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Julie Williams
she/her · Melbourne, Australia
Director of People Strategy
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Kenneth Hundrieser
he/him · Chicago, USA
Secretary
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Position Vacant
Director of Gay Games Quality
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Position Vacant
Director of Development
Organizational Management Team (OMT)
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Steven Acosta
he/him • Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Officer of Human Resources
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Shawn Griffin
Hong Kong
Officer of Culture
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Kimberly Hadley
she/her • Edmonton AB, Canada
Officer of Sport
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Luke Hamlin
Melbourne, Australia
Officer of Ceremonies
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Yahya Hilali
he/him • Paris, France
Officer of Marketing
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Francisco Mimo-Lannoy
he/him • Chicago, IL USA
Officer of Technology
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Teresa Platt
she/her · Auckland, New Zealand
Officer of EDI -
David Smith
he/him · Spokane, Washington, United States
Officer of Membership -
Position Vacant
Officer of Communications
In our commitment to ensuring our board is as diverse as possible, we especially welcome people to apply who have unique perspectives and experience based on their background, such as your gender identity, sexual identity, race, place of birth, place of residence, social class, physical ability, neurodiversity or any other factor.
Board vacancies
We are currently looking for volunteers to join our board in the following positions:
Director of Development
The Director of Development drives financial sustainability by leading fundraising, sponsorship, and philanthropic initiatives.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a fundraising strategy including corporate partnerships, individual giving, and grants.
Build relationships with sponsors, foundations, and major donors.
Ensure alignment of fundraising with Federation mission, values, and brand.
Oversee donor stewardship, recognition, and impact reporting.
Partner with Co-Presidents and Treasurer to ensure funding strategies support long-term growth.
Director of Gay Games Quality
The Director of Gay Games Quality ensures the delivery of a world-class Gay Games experience, integrating sport, culture, and ceremonies while upholding the values of inclusion and excellence.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee Officers of Sport, Culture, and Ceremonies, ensuring coordinated planning and delivery.
Establish quality standards for Gay Games operations and participant experience, documented in the FGG Red Books.
Together with Officer Host Relations partner with host city leadership to monitor Gay Games readiness and execution.
Ensure cultural programming and ceremonies embody the diversity and values of the Federation.
Regularly assess risks and recommend improvements to safeguard Gay Games integrity and reputation.
Accountable for the delivery of the scholarship program.
Organisational Management Team (OMT) vacancies
Officer of Communications
The Officer of Communications, who oversees the development and execution of the communications strategy of the organization, via print, internet and other media to the general public, other organizations and FGG constituencies.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop media strategies for delivering the Federation’s message
Maintain contacts with the media and refer requests from the media to appropriate personnel
Supervise the drafting and circulation of newsletters, press releases and public statements
Maintain active and consistent social media presence to promote FGG and to increase number of followers on all social media channels
Respond to audience commentary and enquiries
Provide writing, editing, proof-reading help to committees on request
Assist Gay Games host teams as necessary in marketing, communication and promotion of upcoming Games.
General Duties for all Board Members
exercising sound judgement
acting reasonably and prudently in the long-term interests of the FGG.
protecting assets and resources of the FGG (including reputation).
complying with the Federation’s governance and operational policies and procedures.
using specific skills, knowledge and experience to further the work of the FGG.
acting collectively since no one person can make decisions on behalf of the Board (unless specifically authorised to do so).
working collaboratively with other Board members on matters where responsibilities intersect.
being responsive to requests for information or support from other Board members.
promoting the FGG brand and visibility, and the brand and visibility of the upcoming Gay Games, across a range of media and mechanisms
maintaining a focus on improving the diversity and inclusion of people involved in the Federation and Gay Games
All Directors (Board Members) are required to attend Board Meetings on a monthly basis (on line meetings), the Annual General Assembly, the Mid Year Board Meeting and - in a Gay Games year - to attend and support the running of the Gay Games.
Interested in joining the Gay Games Board?
Complete the form below to register your interest in one of these positions. For any questions about the application process or positions, please contact human.resources@gaygames.net.