Hello Rainbow Families Members & Supporters,

My name is Ted Lewis (they/them) and I have the honor of joining the team and serving as your Executive Director. I have big shoes to fill with the passing of Darren Vance, who passed away last year. Darren was a force for good in our community who led Rainbow Families with pride, dedication, and a love for LGBTQ+ families. He will be missed and I will do my best to live into his legacy by carrying on the important work of this organization.

I want to thank you, our members and supporters, for your patience and grace as the Board of Directors and I get our footing after some months of uncertainty. We plan to bring you great events, playgroups, and activities for the whole family as well as provide you with advice, guidance, and support navigating the current political reality our families face. 

I promise you will hear more from us moving forward including monthly emails outlining upcoming events, support groups, and educational information for your families. I hope to meet many of you at some of our upcoming events!

Sincerely,

Ted Lewis
Executive Director, Rainbow Families
ted@rainbowfamilies.org

PS: If you are interested in learning more about my background, check out this great profile from our partners at The Washington Blade - https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/07/18/ted-lewis-rainbow-families/