Rashad Robinson is the President of Color Of Change, a prominent online racial justice organization that has been instrumental in driving reform in the criminal justice system, increasing electoral participation, and promoting greater representation of Black people and social issues in news and entertainment media.
Prior to his tenure at Color Of Change, Robinson served as Senior Director of Programs at GLAAD, where he oversaw all of the organization's advocacy, strategic research, messaging, and large-scale media campaigns. These initiatives were instrumental in transforming the media landscape and paving the way for broad acceptance and justice for LGBTQ individuals.
Robinson's professional experience also includes serving as Communications Director for the Right to Vote Campaign, a national collaboration of eight major civil rights and voting organizations, as well as National Field Director with the Center for Voting and Democracy. In 2003, he was the lead organizer for the Claim Democracy Conference, which featured national civil rights leaders, presidential candidates, and congressional leaders.
Throughout his career, Robinson has been recognized as a rising star in the social justice movement, earning accolades from publications such as Ebony Power 100, The Root 100, and Crain's New York Business 40 under 40. He has also received awards from organizations such as ADCOLOR, the United Church of Christ, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Robinson serves on the board of the Hazen Foundation, a testament to his commitment to using his skills and expertise to drive positive change in his community.
