Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce Announces Special Guest
Francisco Sánchez, Jr. to Share LGBTQ+ Journey at Pride in Business Celebration
The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce has announced that Francisco Sánchez, Jr. (he/him), Associate Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will be the special guest for its signature event, Pride In Business, on June 23, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Downtown. Sánchez will share his personal story and LGBTQ+ journey during a “fireside chat” with Cheryl Mercedes, reporter and anchor for KHOU-11.
“Each year at the Pride in Business Celebration, we have brought in leading LGBTQ+ professionals and leaders from private industry and government to share their stories. These conversations have been both powerful and impactful,” said Tammi Wallace, Chamber Co-Founder, President & CEO. “We are honored to have Associate Administrator Sánchez join us to celebrate Pride and the LGBTQ+ business community. It is incredibly important that we share the stories of inspirational leaders like Associate Administrator Sánchez, their path, and the role of LGBTQ+ leadership.”