Stonewall Columbus executive director to depart for national role
Densil Porteous, executive director of Stonewall Columbus, will depart at the end of July to take a national leadership role with the Human Rights Campaign after six years guiding the organization. During his tenure, he expanded programming, strengthened infrastructure, and launched new initiatives to support the LGBTQ+ community in Columbus, Ohio.
Stonewall Columbus announced that executive director Densil Porteous will leave the organization on July 1 to assume a national leadership position with the Human Rights Campaign. Porteous, who began as interim director in 2020 and became permanent director in 2021, oversaw significant growth, including expanded programming, organizational restructuring, and community outreach efforts. The board of trustees praised his leadership, noting his work positioned Stonewall Columbus for long-term success while addressing evolving LGBTQ+ needs. Porteous emphasized the importance of organizational change and community reconnection, stating the board’s vision was successfully achieved over six years. Stonewall Columbus, founded in 1981, advocates for LGBTQ+ visibility, inclusion, and support through education, programming, and annual events like the Pride Festival and March. The organization will now begin a search for interim leadership and a permanent successor, with Porteous advising future leaders to prioritize community listening and engagement. Porteous called his tenure an honor, reflecting on the organization’s growth and impact. The transition marks a shift as Stonewall Columbus prepares for continued advocacy under new leadership.
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