J. Robby Gregg, Jr., Tapped to Serve as NBJC’s Chief Operating Officer
J. Robby Gregg, Jr., has been named Chief Operating Officer of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC). Headquartered in Washington, DC, NBJC is the leading civil rights organization dedicated to empowering Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people,and ending racism and homophobia. Gregg is the former Associate Director of Equality and Diversity Partnerships with Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gays (PFLAG) National.
Gregg is a nationally recognized diversity expert known for his ability to build and sustain impactful business relationships with relevant stakeholders at all levels. He has a core expertise in designing and executing multi-platform diversity strategies in the areas of organizational management, human resources, communication, marketing, and corporate responsibility.
Sharon Lettman-Hicks, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer at NBJC, states "Robby's strong credentials and stellar reputation will bring a new dimension of management and leadership to NBJC. His abilities to engage key stakeholders and to enhance a brand will lead the implementation process of NBJC's 2013-15 Strategic Plan in the areas of fund development, member and corporate relations, marketing and strategic partnerships."
"This opportunity is an extension of my commitment to diversity and inclusion. I am looking forward to continuing to build and sustain strategic and meaningful partnerships to address the challenges that exist in underserved and underrepresented communities," states Gregg. "I am also pleased to join Sharon Lettman-Hicks in her work to develop strategic collaborations that strengthen the progressive movement and give power to new ideas and policies."
Prior to his tenure at PFLAG, Gregg held positions of increasing responsibility in the fields of nonprofit fundraising and partnership development, human resources, and diversity and inclusion management, including: Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances with Cook Ross, Inc; Director of Diversity Communications with AOL-Time Warner; Director of Diversity and Inclusion with ProStaff; and National Director of Recruitment and Diversity with Adecco Employment Services, Inc.
"I am thrilled that Robby Gregg will be joining the NBJC family is this important and essential role. As the principal partner to the Chief Executive Officer, NBJC will be able to soar to new heights with Robby's strategic partnership skills and amazing gift of building alliances in the space of diversity and inclusion," states Darryl Moore, NBJC's Board Chair and Berkeley (CA) City Council Member.
Distinguished and profound national leaders also weighed in on Gregg's new position at NBJC:
Founded in 2003 as America's leading national black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization focused on federal public policy, NBJC has accepted the charge to lead Black families in strengthening the bonds and bridging the gaps between the movements for racial justice and LGBT equality. Gregg is a proud, openly gay Black man, and resides in Washington, DC.
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