Draft:Ban Conversion Therapy Kentucky

Mission
Founded in 2017, Ban Conversion Therapy Kentucky aims to protect youth from the dangers of conversion therapy. These dangers, which have shown to increase suicidal behaviors of participants of conversion therapy, have been substantiated by a multitude of mental health and psychological associations, such as the American Medical Association , the American Psychological Association , and the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Kentucky Psychological Association, Kentucky Medical Association, Kentucky Nurses Association, among various others.

Through nonpartisan grassroots advocacy, political action, and community advocacy and building, the organization provides access to educational resources, petitions, and encourages members to contact legislators to combat conversion therapy in Kentucky.

Core Team Members

 * Rebecca Blankenship, Executive Director
 * Michael Frazier, Legislative Action and Government Affairs Director
 * Tate Ohmer, Operations Director
 * Allison Hyden, Marketing Director
 * Kelby Rose, Legislative Assistant
 * Nathan French, Researcher and Coordinator

Advisory Council

 * Aletha Fields, Council Chair
 * Georgia Hensley, Council Member
 * Patti Piatt - Council Member
 * Dustin Rayburn - Council Member
 * Maggie Carnes - Council Member
 * Omar Salinas-Chacón - Council Member
 * Michael Harrington, Council Member

Community Outreach

 * Colby Lilly, EKY Organizer
 * Daniel Beasley, Lexington Organizer

Communications and Marketing

 * Mejje Le, Graphic Designer
 * Clare Hagan, Graphic Designer