David Mariner

I’ve been a consultant, an advocate, and an activist.  At the heart of my work is a desire to provide people with the tools, the training, and the support they need in order to make meaningful changes in their local community.

While I think about my work in a broader social justice context, most of what I’ve done revolves around three core areas: HIV/AIDS Advocacy, LGBT Equality, and Progressive Politics.

I currently serve as the Executive Director of the DC Center for the LGBT Community.  My opinions as expressed on this website however, are my own.  If you would like to learn more.  I encourage you to visit my linkedin.com profile.

Awards and Honors

Most Committed Activist: Best of Gay DC Washington Blade voted most committed activist by Washington Blade readers

October 2014

Community All Star Award Stonewall Kickball For support and dedication to the league and community

April 2014

The Anthony J. Bachrach Award Brother Help Thyself For exceptional volunteer service to the LGBT community

January 2014

Community Service Leader Award Helping our Brothers and Sisters For service to the LGBT Community

November 2013

Alston-Gillard Award Transgender Health Empowerment For support of homeless LGBT youth

September 2012

Excellence Award DC Concerned Providers Coalition for dedication to LGBT youth

April 2012

Distinguished Service Award Gay and Lesbian Activist Alliance for distinguished service to the LGBT Community

April 2010

Recent Presentations

Building Community, Making Change – American University Exploring Social Justice Series American University, March 8th, 2017

Implementing a Tobacco Cessation Program on a Shoe String Budget, DC Calls it Quits Summit, District of Columbia Tobacco Free Coalition, September 22nd, 2016

Cessation Support & Health Equity – Reducing Health Disparities (Panel Discussion)  DC Calls it Quits Summit, District of Columbia Tobacco Free Coalition.  September 25th, 2015