Suzanne Ford
Suzanne Ford is the executive director of San Francisco Pride, a nonprofit organization that hosts one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the world. In recent news, she expressed financial concerns regarding the upcoming Pride event due to several major corporations withdrawing their sponsorships, resulting in a significant budget shortfall. Ford highlighted the impact of external pressures on corporate commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, linking it to a broader trend under the Trump administration that has affected support for such programs. Despite these challenges, she remains focused on securing the necessary funds to ensure that the event, themed 'Queer Joy is Resistance,' can proceed as planned.
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Suzanne Ford is the executive director of San Francisco Pride.
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United Kingdom· 2025-07-05
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United States· 2025-03-30
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Sponsors drop San Francisco Pride as festival decries ‘rights backtracking’ | San FranciscoUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-19
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