Barton Lee Jackson II (he/him/his) possesses a 16-year career in banking with an expertise in small business and nonprofit. A serial volunteer and LGBTQ+ economic activist, Barton regularly creates, manages, and executes on programmatic financial education at the intersection of business and diverse communities. Prior to assuming the role of Executive Director, he proudly served as an ambassador and LGBTBE certification site visitor of nglccNY. When he is not working on the business case and economic opportunities of LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, he enjoys abstract painting and illustration.