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Brian Wenke

Exec Dir
It Gets Better Project

Brian Wenke (pronouns: he/him) is the Executive Director of the It Gets Better Project and has led the global storytelling effort to empower LGBTQ+ youth since 2016. Under his leadership, the It Gets Better Project has secured millions in support through partnerships with Fortune 500 brands and has expanded its Global Affiliate Network to include Guatemala, Hungary, Panama, India, Russia, Canada, Argentina, Peru, United Kingdom, and the Dominican Republic. His expertise has been featured in major publications including Ad Age, ELLE, Vanity Fair, Forbes, Teen Vogue and The Hollywood Reporter, among others. Brian is a proud alumnus of the University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music (BFA) and Brandman University (MBA), and currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

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Events featuring Brian Wenke
Events featuring Brian Wenke