About Meet the LGBT HERO team LGBT HERO currently has six full-time staff members. LGBT HERO's staff work in partnership with over 100 volunteers and stakeholders who help us produce our projects, programmes and services. Meet the team: Ian Howley | Chief Executive (He/Him) Email: [email protected] | Twitter: @IanHowley Ian is the Chief Executive Officer for LGBT HERO. Ian joined LGBT HERO in 2010 as the Associate Editor for FS magazine when he moved over from Ireland. He took over as Editor in 2011, while taking on the position of Online Communications Manager for LGBT HERO. In 2016, Ian was appointed CEO. Ian's background is in mental health, sexual health, suicide prevention and youth issues. Ian strongly feels that no LGBTQ+ person should have to face health and social inequalities for simply being who they are. Liam Murphy | Head of Projects and Operations (He/Him) Email: [email protected] Liam joined LGBT HERO in 2014 and is the Head of Projects and Operations for LGBT HERO. Liam oversees a team who help to deliver campaigns, support groups, community development and fundraising, while bringing his own skills to further the charity in supporting our communities to create personal and social change. Liam is passionate about working in partnership with the people who want to make a difference in our communities. What drives Liam is making sure all of LGBT HERO's campaigns and services are developed by and for the people they serve. Justin Mahboubian-Jones | Project and Development Manager (He/Him) Email: [email protected] Justin joined LGBT HERO in 2017 as our Digital and Social Engagement Officer, he was tasked with searching through the deep files of the internet and talking to those in-the-known to help create FindOut. Justin was also key in GMFA's transition to LGBT HERO, building its content, campaigns and audience. In 2023, Justin became LGBT HERO's Project and Development Manager and is responsible for directing and producing the charity's array of community development programmes. Kristian Jackson | Communications and Marketing Officer (They/Them) Email: [email protected] Kristian is an award-winning journalist, author, and lifelong LGBTQ+ activist with nearly 20 years of experience in the field. Their monthly column, "Kristian+Life," about living with HIV, ran for four years in FS Magazine. Kristian has also contributed to several other LGBTQ+ publications, including Attitude Magazine and Gay Times, as well as appearing on TV and radio to talk about queer issues. As a former copywriter and creative lead for brands ranging from Microsoft to Marvel Studios, Kristian brings a wealth of experience in multi-channel communications, marketing and branding to LGBT HERO. Sam Killy | Community Fundraising and Engagement Officer (He/They) Email: [email protected] Sam is the Community Fundraising and Engagement Officer for LGBT HERO since 2023. Before joining LGBT HERO, Sam worked for Lush Cosmetics for seven years in which they developed their skills in management, community fundraising and events. He joined LGBT HERO as he is passionate about ensuring the future of our work continues and that we build a strong network of support around us through community fundraising and events. He is passionate about making sure that everyone in the LGBTQ+ community feels represented in the work that we do. Dan Singh | Community Support and Engagement Officer (He/Him) Email: [email protected] Dan is a Community Engagement and Support Worker, at LGBT HERO. Part of Dan's role is to facilitate two online groups - South Asian HangOuts , 50+ HangOuts and LGBTQ+ HangOuts Dan has over 20 years experience working in sexual health and wellbeing with LGBTQ+ communities for the NHS, LGBTQ+ charities and Universities since 2000; including Birmingham LGBT, Umbrella Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University, ABPlus, SHOUT festival and leading on various projects such as National HIV Testing Week and World Aids Day Birmingham in 2008-9. Dan is passionate about creating safer spaces for all LGBTQ+ people, where they can talk openly, be their authentic selves, be listened to and connect with one another to reduce social and cultural isolation and increase a greater interconnectedness. Manage Cookie Preferences