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Ash Hall is the Policy & Advocacy Strategist on LGBTQIA+ Rights for the ACLU of Texas. Ash became involved in social justice advocacy in Texas over a decade ago, after discovering their own queer identities and finding community with others facing oppression. They have worked on numerous campaigns and nonprofits dedicated to achieving civil rights for all and equity for LGBTQIA+ people. Their professional and personal efforts have played a role in the defeat of more than 130 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills in the Texas legislature.
In addition to their role at the ACLU of Texas, Ash serves as a precinct chair, a State Democratic Executive Committee member, co-founder of New Endeavor Texas, vice president of Blue Action North Austin, co-chair of the Travis County Democratic Party's Legislative Task Force, and founder of Justice Strategies. Ash is committed to reaching justice for all marginalized communities and changing cultural norms in favor of compassion and equity.