Advisors

Barbara Shane-Silverstein, UHP Advertisement Advisor, Ally

“I am thrilled to be able to help guide advertising efforts for the revised Uncommon Heroes book and be a part of the evolving Uncommon Heroes Project.”

Suzanne Westenhoefer, Comedian, LGBTQ+ Activist


“There is no time like the present to celebrate LGBTQ+ Heroes and their courageous stories, and I am very happy to be working with the Uncommon Heroes Project toward that end!

Sebi Lee, UHP Film Advisor, Ally

Emmy award-winning creative storyteller

“It is an honor to be involved in the development of this important celebration of LBGTQ+ role models.”

John Livesay, UHP Marketing & Sales Advisor

Author, “The Sale is in the Tale” Sales Keynote Speaker, “The Pitch Whisperer”

“As someone who is passionate about storytelling, I am honored to be
part of getting the stories of our beloved LGBTQ+ community seen in
this updated book. As a member of the Austin Gay Men’s Chorus, I
know we all deserve to have our voices heard.”

Eric Cooper, UHP Special Events Advisor

“Celebrating LGBTQ+ role models is an important part of improving relations in the queer community and in mainstream society. I am glad to be a part of a project that is doing just that.”

Gayle Gould, UHP Treasurer, Copy Editor, Ally

“As a lifelong LGBTQ+ ally I am very excited to be playing a part in the revision and expansion of the Uncommon heroes book and other multimedia endeavors.”

Frank Morris Jr. UHP Art Director

Los Angeles-based artist and 4-time Emmy award-winning designer for television.

“The Uncommon Heroes Project will be a force for the empowerment of the queer community, and it couldn’t come at a better time.

Gabriel Galluccio, UHP Creative Director

Four-time Emmy winner for television

“There has never been a better time for the reinvention of the Uncommon Heroes book.”

Alex Martin, UHP Editorial Advisor

“In these divisive times, it is empowering to be able to aid in the development of a rare, valuable, and inclusive project like the Uncommon Heroes Project which aims to bring down the walls that divide the LGBTQ+ community within itself and from society as a whole.”

Dan Guerrerro, UHP Advisor

“Growing up as a gay Mexican American kid in the 1950s gives me a unique vantage point to appreciate where the LGBTQ+ community is today and an intense gratitude for the hard work of those uncommon heroes that blazed the unfriendly trail.”