About the Task Force Gala
The National LGBTQ Task Force Gala is the premier annual celebration of South Florida’s LGBTQ+ community. The Gala is a night for LGBTQ+ people and their supporters to unite as a community, honor our heroes, and support the work of advancing equality for all LGBTQ+ people and their families. The National LGBTQ Task Force produces the event.

In addition to fueling the Task Force’s initiatives, a significant portion of funds raised at the Gala are donated back to local organizations serving the South Florida LGBTQ+ community. The gala is also the premier celebration for the South Florida LGBTQ+ community and a forum for honoring local and national leaders of the movement.
2024 Highlights Video
2025 Task Force Gala: Be You Ball Team
Event Committee Members
Hua Hui Vogel: Event Consultant
For those interested in joining the event committee, please contact James-Lee Ford at [email protected] for more information.
Doug Ames: Registration/Hospitality
Jerard Kelley: Hospitality
Luke Sorber: Marketing/Auction
Jorge Zambrano: Afterparty
Hector Castaneda: Afterparty
Stephen Dominy: Volunteers
JC Curry: Logistics
Staff
Andy Garcia, Director of Conference & Events
James-Lee Ford, Events Manager
Kierra Johnson, President
For interest in giving and sponsorships to the Task Force Gala: Be You Ball, please email Ryan Hurst, Chief Development Officer at [email protected].

Founded in 1973, the National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice, and equity for LGBTQ+ people and their families. In addition to funding the work of the Task Force, the Gala also benefits numerous organizations serving the South Florida LGBTQ+ community.
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Fund Local and National LGBTQ+ Initiatives
