The NGLCC is honoring the trailblazing career of Louise Chernin, who served as President & CEO of GSBA since 2002.
In addition to her role as the CEO of GSBA, Louise was the National Chair of the Council on Chambers and Business Organizations, the affiliate branches of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (where GSBA most recently won Chamber of the Year in 2019).
Louise has been honored by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) with its Leadership Award, by the Puget Sound Business Journal as one of the top 20 most Influential women in Puget Sound and by the Seattle Storm as a recipient of their Inspiring Women award, in addition to numerous other awards. She has also served as the Chair of the Seattle Colleges Board of Trustees and is on the Board of OutRight Action International.
