JUNE 15, 2024
1st ANNUAL
Orange Blue and All of You
UF LGBTQ+ GALA
2024 Recipients
Gator Pride Legacy Awards
Dr. Ronni Sanlo, a retired UCLA professor and director emeritus of the UCLA LGBTQ Center, is an author, historian, and playwright. She founded the award-winning Lavender Graduation and is the founding chair of the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals.
Richmond D. Wynn, Ph.D., is Vice President of Community Engagement and Partnerships at the University of North Florida, where he is also an Associate Professor and a licensed mental health counselor. With a focus on LGBTQ identity and health, he has been deeply involved in community service and has received numerous awards for his contributions to diversity and inclusion.
Jonathan Lovitz is dedicated to helping governments, corporations, and nonprofits build strong economies and communities, and was appointed by President Biden to the US Economic Development Administration in February 2023. He has led advocacy initiatives across America on various issues and served as Senior Vice President & Special Advisor to the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, earning recognition in the 2023 OUT100.
Jacob Fazio, a native of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, graduated from the University of Florida in May with a Bachelor's in Political Science. At UF, he served as the Student Government Director of LGBTQ+ Student Affairs and President of the Florida Cicerones, supporting and uniting the LGBTQ+ community.