Chicago, IL -
The campaign to pass marriage equality in Illinois is losing one of most active leaders.
Caroline Staerk, field director of Equality Illinois, is stepping down after more than five years with the organization.
Equality Illinois CEO Bernard Cherkasov confirmed Staerk's departure in a statement. Cherkasov said he was personally grateful for Staerk's contributions to the LGBT movement.
"Not only we - her colleagues — but everyone Caroline touched felt inspired by her commitment to LGBT equality," Cherkasov said in the statement. "In every corner of the state, there are people for whom Caroline is the voice of Equality Illinois and of the marriage equality movement. And so many people have gotten involved in our work because they heeded Caroline's call."
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Caroline Staerk, field director of Equality Illinois, is stepping down after more than five years with the organization.
Equality Illinois CEO Bernard Cherkasov confirmed Staerk's departure in a statement. Cherkasov said he was personally grateful for Staerk's contributions to the LGBT movement.
"Not only we - her colleagues — but everyone Caroline touched felt inspired by her commitment to LGBT equality," Cherkasov said in the statement. "In every corner of the state, there are people for whom Caroline is the voice of Equality Illinois and of the marriage equality movement. And so many people have gotten involved in our work because they heeded Caroline's call."
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