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Finalist: Terra Russell-Slavin

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Inspirational Women 2023

Chief Impact Officer ✧ Los Angeles LGBT Center

Terra Russell-Slavin has dedicated over 17 years to the Los Angeles LGBT Center, currently serving as chief impact officer. She’s a leading advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive justice and racial justice. Russell-Slavin is an expert in LGBTQ+ domestic violence, overseeing the National LGBTQ Institute on Intimate Partner Violence. She played a pivotal role in securing non-discrimination provisions in federal law and the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 2022. Russell-Slavin also focuses on enhancing LGBTQ+ rights and services, making history with a stand-alone grant program.

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