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Lovitz takes senior communications role at HRC

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Congratulations to Andrew Doster who has joined EagleBank as the Head of Operations & Technology. He will spearhead the operational execution and enterprise-wide transformation of the bank. Upon accepting the position, he said, “It’s an honor to join EagleBank as Head of Operations & Technology. I’m thrilled to collaborate with this talented team to deliver on our ‘Relationships FIRST’ values, driving tangible results and exceptional service for our clients across the DC, Maryland, and Virgina regions.”

EagleBank said about Doster, “He has a robust career spanning finance transformation at CrossCountry Consulting and strategic advisory at Boston Consulting Group; Andrew excels at turning complex visions into streamlined realities.”
Previously, Doster worked with CrossCountry Consulting in D.C., as director, Finance Transformation, Office of the CFO. He has also held positions with Fannie Mae, Strategic Alliances Team Lead, Digital Alliances and Distribution, Digital Product; with the Boston Consulting Group, Washington, D.C., Project Leader, TURN (Turnaround and Restructuring); Guidehouse Consulting, Management Consultant, Banking, Insurance and Capital Markets Washington, D.C.; and Fifth Third Bank, OH and IL. He is a TutorMate for Capitol Hill Elementary, Innovations for Learning; and is an Eagle Scout.
Doster earned his bachelor’s in finance and accounting, University of Dayton; and his MBA from Xavier University.
Congratulations also to Jonathan Lovitz new Senior Vice President of Campaigns and Communications, and to Amy J. Peña new Senior Vice President, General Counsel, both joining the senior staff of the Human Rights Campaign. HRC President Kelley Robinson said, “I’m thrilled to welcome Jonathan and Amy to the Human Rights Campaign at a critical moment for our community and the fight for equality. Their deep well of leadership experience, strategic vision, and passionate advocacy, will ensure HRC is prepared to face the ongoing threats to LGBTQ+ freedoms from a place of strength, joy, and respect.”
Lovitz is a nationally recognized public affairs and policy leader with deep experience in LGBTQ advocacy. He most recently served as director of Public Affairs and Senior Adviser at the U.S. Department of Commerce, where he was a Biden-Harris administration appointee shaping the “Investing in America” story behind the CHIPS and Science Act and other major national economic growth initiatives. Prior to that he spent nearly a decade at the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).
Peña brings more than two decades of experience in legal counsel and management for non-profit and for-profit organizations to the general counsel role at HRC. She most recently served as the first ever General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for The Chicago Community Trust, a 100-year-old non-profit organization with assets exceeding $4.3 billion. Prior to that she worked as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for the Association of Lions Clubs, a 1.4-million-member global 501(c)4 association and a $300 million 501(c)3 foundation with offices in the U.S., India, Japan, South Korea, and wholly owned legal entities in Brazil, Canada, and Australia.

The Washington Blade hosted the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade at The Wharf DC on Friday, June 6. NBC4’s Tommy McFly served as the emcee.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)























The 2025 Capital Pride Honors awards ceremony and gala reception was held at the National Building Museum on Thursday, June 5. Honorees included Cathy Renna, Jerry St. Louis, Ernest Hopkins, Lamar Braithwaite, Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol, Kriston Pumphrey, Gia Martinez, Kraig Williams and SMYAL. Presenters and speakers included U.S. Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), Amber Ruffin, Raven-Symoné and Paul Wharton.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)




































La Fiesta: The Official Latinx Pride Party was held at Bunker on Thursday, May 29. The event was hosted by Lady J Monroe and featured performances by Mia Carlisle, Stefon Royce, Evry Pleasure and Alexis Carter St. James.
(Washington Blade photos by Robert Rapanut)











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