About Us
The National LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is a national organization focused on supporting business growth, strengthening supplier networks, and expanding economic opportunity.
The National LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is a national organization focused on supporting business growth, strengthening supplier networks, and expanding economic opportunity.
NGLCC administers certification programs that help identify qualified businesses and enhance their visibility among corporate and government partners seeking high-performing suppliers. This includes the SME Certification framework, designed to recognize businesses across a range of sizes—from micro and small businesses to mid-size and emerging large enterprises.
Businesses engaged with NGLCC contribute more than $1.7 trillion in economic impact, driving innovation and creating jobs across the country. NGLCC also supports efforts to expand access to procurement opportunities at the federal, state, and local levels, helping businesses compete based on capability, readiness, and fit.
Meet The Team
The Executive Team
Justin Nelson
He/Him
Co-Founder & President
Chance
Mitchell
He/Him
Co-Founder & CEO
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Anthony Wisniewski
He/Him
Executive Vice President, Finance & Operations
Sabrina Kent
She/Her
Executive Vice President of Programs & External Affairs
Corporate Partnerships & Engagement
Brennan McNell
He/Him
Vice President, Corporate Partnerships & Engagement
Braelyn Henderson
He/Him
Manager, Corporate Partnership Alliances & Engagement
Abbey Dehler
She/Her
Manager, Corporate Partnership Delivery & Engagement
Certification & Business Readiness
Sydney Harris
She/Her
Vice President, Certification & Business Readiness
Jahon Nasoori
He/Him
Manager, Certification Delivery & SME Implementation
Whitney Tyler
She/Her
Manager, Certification Delivery & SME Implementation
Doris Schukin
She/Her
Manager, Certification Services & Business Readiness
Business Readiness Programs
Carly Specht
She/Her
Director, Affiliate Relations & Business Readiness Programs
Lilijana Sanzo
She/Her
Associate, Business Readiness Programs
Affiliate Relations
Jason Rae
He/Him
Vice President, Affiliate Relations
Carly Specht
She/Her
Director, Affiliate Relations & Business Readiness Programs
NGLCCNY
Barton Lee Jackson II
He/Him
Executive Director, nglccNY
Engagement
Center
NGLCC Global & Government Affairs
Sean Franklin
He/Him
Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement Center
Erasmo Sanchez Herrera
He/Him
Vice President, NGLCC Global & Government Affairs
Finance &
Operations
Shanna Mansouri
She/Her
Senior Director, Finance & Operations
Communications & Digital Strategy
Lacey Kent
She/Her
Senior Director, Communications & Digital Strategy
Executive Assistants
Kristin Dehler
She/Her
Assistant to the President and CEO
Elizabeth Sale
She/Her
Executive & Projects Assistant