New York, USA, October 2024 – Sandy Gould has been appointed as the Chief People Officer at GLAAD, the renowned media advocacy and education nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing acceptance for the LGBTQ community. With a rich background in talent inclusion and organizational development, Sandy brings extensive leadership experience to GLAAD, where he will drive human resources strategies and promote an inclusive culture within the organization.
Sandy expressed his excitement about joining GLAAD, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and inclusion. “I am thrilled to be part of an organization that has long been a beacon of hope for the LGBTQ community, fighting for equality and representation for nearly 40 years. GLAAD’s commitment to ensuring fair treatment and inclusion in culture and storytelling resonates deeply with me, especially as someone who grew up finding comfort in its mission,” said Sandy.
Prior to joining GLAAD, Sandy served as Chief People Officer at Pinwheel, where he led talent acquisition and employee development strategies for nearly two years. He also held the same position at Callisto Media, focusing on organizational development and leadership advancement.
Sandy spent over eight years at Yahoo as the Vice President of Talent Inclusion, where he spearheaded initiatives that significantly increased executive recruitment and diversity efforts. He was instrumental in building a strong organizational culture by driving diversity and inclusion strategies that enhanced the company’s overall talent management framework.
In earlier roles, Sandy worked with Disney/ABC as the VP of Recruiting, leading the recruitment strategy across the Disney ABC TV group and making significant strides in staffing senior-level positions, particularly in diversity hiring. Additionally, he held executive HR positions at Linden Lab/Second Life and Real Networks, where he played a key role in expanding talent acquisition and leadership development programs.
GLAAD is a leading media advocacy and education nonprofit organization focused on accelerating acceptance for the LGBTQ community. Through its innovative programs and campaigns, GLAAD works to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of the LGBTQ community in media and storytelling, shaping cultural perceptions and advocating for equality.
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