In celebration of Eliza Byard's twenty years at the helm of GLSEN, we will say farewell with a special GLSEN Respect Celebration on October 14, 2021.

This year, there will be one virtual Respect event combining the New York and Los Angeles events into an amazing one-time only evening. We will highlight and honor her visionary leadership and bring together so many of the stories of LGBTQ+ students she and GLSEN have impacted.

We need your help to make this evening a success. We would be honored if you would make a gift in support of the celebration. Your donation means so much to GLSEN and the young people we serve.

GLSEN exists to create safe and affirming schools for all K-12 students, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, because no young person should have to choose between their well-being and education. With GLSEN programming, we assist students, schools, educators, systems, leaders, and communities to reduce victimization for our LGBTQ+ youth and set the course for a safer, more equitable future.