Advisory Councils

Business Advisory Council

The HRC Business Advisory Council was founded in 1997 to support the Human Rights Campaign's goal of creating an America where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people are ensured of basic equal rights — and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. While not necessarily serving as official representatives of their companies, members provide expert advice and counsel on LGBTQ+ workplace issues based on their business experience and knowledge.


Mostafa Abdelguelil, he/him
Director - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Adobe
Business Council Co-Chair

John Barry, he/him
Vice President & Relationship Manager - Global Funds Services
Northern Trust Corp.

Lanaya Irvin, she/her, they/them
Chief Executive Officer
Coqual
Business Council Co-Chair

Linda Jolly, she/her
Vice President and Corporate Secretary
Corning Incorporated

Michael Lopez, he/him
Senior Vice President - Inclusion, Diversity & Culture
HSBC

Willard L. McCloud, III, he/him
Vice President - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Zimmer Biomet

Michelle Phillips, she/her
Partner
Jackson Lewis PC

Scott Sapperstein, he/him
Assistant Vice President - Public Affairs
AT&T (Retired)

Corey Smith, he/him
Senior Director - Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
General Motors

Bob Witeck, he/him
President & Founder
Witeck Communications, Inc.