Reggie Greer
Taking Optimism and Love Global
As a Senior Advisor to the U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons, it's no surprise that Reggie Greer thinks big. Learning from an early age to be empathetic to those around him, despite his challenges existing at the intersection of being a black, queer, disabled man from a religious household, Reggie moved rapidly to positions where he could drive positive change. His work to bring people into the process, prevent disillusionment in government, and move folks from apathy to allyship is inspiring. Always one to find the silver lining despite the color of the clouds, Reggie's visibility as a public servant and beacon of optimism brings light to dark places.
As a Senior Advisor to the U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons, it's no surprise that Reggie Greer thinks big. Learning from an early age to be empathetic to those around him, despite his challenges existing at the intersection of being a black, queer, disabled man from a religious household, Reggie moved rapidly to positions where he could drive positive change. His work to bring people into the process, prevent disillusionment in government, and move folks from apathy to allyship is inspiring. Always one to find the silver lining despite the color of the clouds, Reggie's visibility as a public servant and beacon of optimism brings light to dark places.
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Guest Biography
Reggie Greer is a public servant, LGBTQI+ advocate and political organizer, currently serving in the Biden-Harris Administration as Senior Advisor to Jessica Stern, the U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons. He previously served as White House Director of Priority Placement and Senior Advisor on LGBTQ+ Engagement for President Joe Biden as well as LGBTQ+ Engagement Director for the Biden-Harris Campaign. Previously, Reggie joined the Biden-Harris campaign after serving as Constituent Engagement Director at the LGBTQ Victory Institute where he supported LGBTQ+ elected and appointed leaders around the country. Prior to joining Victory Institute, Reggie served as Deputy Director of Public Engagement at the United States Department of Transportation where he developed strategies for effective communication and engagement with thousands of transportation stakeholders across every mode on key White House and Departmental priorities. Appointed by President Barack Obama and Secretary Anthony Foxx in May 2014, Reggie served as the Department’s liaison to the White House Business Council, engaging business leaders across the country on a wide range of transportation-related initiatives, programs, and issues. Reggie began his tenure at the Department as a special assistant to Secretary Foxx. Additionally, in 2016, Reggie was appointed to serve on Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s LGBTQ Advisory Committee. For his work on the Biden-Harris Campaign, he was chosen as one of Out Magazine’s Out100 in 2020. In 2009, Reggie received his Bachelor of Arts in Government and History from Georgetown University, having concentrated his studies in education and social policy. Reggie is a native of Wichita Falls, Texas. |
Show Notes
Season 2, Episode 11 Credits
Guest: Reggie Greer Host: Liz Cavallaro Host: Bree Fram Audio: Frieda Garcia |