Chris Marino (Chair) is the Executive Director of Teach Plus Massachusetts. He has successfully led the Teach Plus Fellows' efforts in advocating for changes and influencing policy decisions in K-12 education. Chris was an elementary classroom teacher for twelve years, served on the executive council for his teachers' association, and worked as the Director of Leadership Strategy for Boston Public Schools. "I know the vital importance of providing curricular resources to students grounded in facts and representative of who we are as a population."

Marty Meehan is the President of the University of Massachusetts system and former chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Lowell. During his tenure in Congress (1993 - 2007), he worked to oppose and then repeal President Clinton's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Marty wants his tenure in Congress to be remembered for his consistent and uncompromising efforts to lift the ban on gays and lesbians serving in the military. "More than anything, I'm proud of my record across the board in fighting for gay and lesbian rights in that era." VIDEO

Maddy Thompson is Principal at Aroney Thompson Consulting with a track record of success providing strategic planning and policy advising to meet organizational goals. Maddy's experience working across broad, complex political, business, union, and community-based networks is invaluable. For eight years, until January 2025, Maddy served as Senior Education Advisor in Governor Inslee’s Executive Policy Office, advising on education and higher education policy and budget issues. "I am honored to serve on History UnErased's Board."

Brian Nesbitt is a Creative Director with over 15 years of experience in communications, specializing in entertainment and marketing. He has led the development of award-winning digital and immersive creative for global brands such as Verizon, Google, Meta, Disney, Prime, Starbucks, and Sony. Throughout his career, Brian has witnessed the transformative power of storytelling to shift perspectives and inspire change. His passion for amplifying underrepresented narratives led him to History UnErased. "I am excited to support the organization’s mission of empowering teachers to share the remarkable LGBTQ stories that have shaped American history."

Deb Fowler is co-founder and executive director of History UnErased. Prior to founding the organization, Deb was an award-winning classroom teacher working with new immigrant and refugee students. Since founding the organization in 2015, she has worked with experts to develop History UnErased's groundbreaking primary source-based LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, has led ongoing partnerships with the New York City Department of Education, National Council for the Social Studies, the Library of Congress, Harvard Graduate School of Education, the University of Michigan, and more, and speaks at state and national conferences about the urgent need to restore history and civics as a critical core discipline that is LGBTQ-inclusive. "I believe History UnErased's mission is the next frontier in civil rights."

David Duffield (he/him) is a historian, founder of the Colorado LGBTQ History Project, and veteran teacher having taught history and social studies to nearly all grade levels. David is also a Board Member of the LGBTQ+ History Association. Inspired by his efforts to bring LGBTQ history to middle schools in the US for the first time (that we know of), David created GlobalQueerHeritage.com, as well as The Denver Principles.com, a queer history art contest and TheWordsWeTeach.com. 

"Joining the board of History UnErased means the world to me. I am happy to support the mission of this institution and empower teachers to bring LGBTQ history directly to students. A strong education is a civil right, it makes a diverse society stronger and more equal. It teaches us that greatest of American traditions - democratic action."