Fernando Z. López is the former Executive Director for San Diego Pride. Lopez originally moved to San Diego as a homeless youth and has since become a prominent LGBTQ community leader through their work with organizations such as Equality California and Marriage Equality USA, advocating for LGBTQ rights. López has expanded San Diego Pride's LGBTQ year-round education and advocacy programs, voter outreach, international relations, and works with local, state, and federal government agencies to increase LGBTQ competency and comion. López's 20 years of LGBTQ advocacy, nonprofit management, and community organizing have made them a powerful champion for the LGBTQ community and our region.
