Schedule of Events
Welcome Reception: 5:00 PM
Dinner & Stage Program: 6:30 PM
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
301 E North Water St
Chicago, IL 60611
Featuring
Nik Harris - HRC Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & DEIB
Nik Harris (they/them), is a queer, gender non-conforming attorney, activist, and speaker. A native of Tallahassee, Florida, Nik obtained their undergraduate degree from Florida A&M University and law degree from Florida State University. Nik was the first LGBTQ Director to a member of Cabinet in the State of Florida and currently serves as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and DEIB for the Human Rights Campaign. They co-founded the open mic event series Thou Art Woman and the non-profit BLINC with G Wright. Nik is the recipient of several awards and is an award-winning Toastmaster who speaks across the country in support of equality. They serve on boards that are near to their heart and conducts training on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Dana Goldberg - Comedian / Out 100 Honoree
As seen on ABC, TBS, and Last Comic Standing, Dana Goldberg is a force of nature on stage. With performances at the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, The Comedy Festival produced by TBS and HBO, and the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, her quick wit and playful stage presence have earned her loyal fans across the world. In addition to headlining theaters and festivals, Dana has performed at and emceed hundreds of high-profile events, sharing the national stage with luminaries like President Barack Obama, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Meryl Streep, Carol Burnett, Sir Elton John and countless others. Combining her gift of humor with humanitarian efforts, Dana has raised over $70M for non-profits around the country in the fight for LGBTQ rights, women's health, and HIV/AIDS education and prevention...just to name a few. With over 150,000 followers, Dana was recently named to OutMagazine’s Out100 List, Curve Magazine’s Power List and GO Magazine’s 100 Women We Love. She is the co-host of the top-rated news podcast The Daily Beans (250,000 weekly downloads) and is currently developing her first TV pilot with Soto Productions (Tony Award winning Suffs The Musical and Laura Benanti’s Nobody Cares).
Mary F. Morten - Community Impact Award
Mary F. Morten has spent decades creating space for Black and LGBTQ+ voices and advancing equity, visibility, and community in Chicago and beyond. As Founder and President of Morten Group, Mary’s career has spanned advocacy, public policy, philanthropy, filmmaking, reproductive justice, and organizational leadership. Her commitment to documenting and uplifting Black voices and experiences continues today, including her inclusion in the Imagine Your Impact exhibit at the Obama Presidential Center Museum.
Archy Jamjun - Community Impact Award
Archy Jamjun has spent more than a decade creating spaces where LGBTQ+ people can tell their own stories and be heard. He is the curator and co-host of OUTspoken LGBTQ+ Stories at Sidetrack and at Skeleton Key Brewery with Youth Outlook, a storytelling coach for AIDS Foundation Chicago, and a two-time winner of The Moth GrandSLAM in Chicago. His storytelling has been featured on The Moth Radio Hour and Mainstage, and his work has brought LGBTQ+ stories to audiences throughout Chicago and across the country.
PREMIUM TABLE PACKAGE
10 Tickets - $800 per ticket
Must be purchased as a full table.
Enjoy the best seats in the house. Premium Tables are exclusively located in the first and second rows, offering unparalleled views of the stage, priority placement for your guests, and the full VIP experience, including lounge access and open bar.
VIP EXPERIENCE
$600 per ticket
Discounts available for Federal Club, Federal Club Council, and small groups
The VIP Experience Package promises an unforgettable evening from start to finish. Guests will enjoy exclusive access to the VIP lounge with a private bar; a pre-event champagne toast alongside co-chairs, honorees, and organizers; and professional photography to capture every moment, with access to high-quality photos after the event. Each VIP guest will also receive a distinctive commemorative wristband to mark the occasion in style.
GENERAL ADMISSION
Reg: $375, + Open Bar: $525
SMALL GROUP
3 or more tickets Reg: $325, + Open Bar: $475
FEDERAL CLUB
Reg: $225, + Open Bar: $425
FEDERAL CLUB COUNCIL
Reg: Complimentary, + Open Bar: $150
Become a Sponsor
Two ways to make in impact!
Corporate Partnership is more than sponsorship—it is a public commitment to building workplaces, communities, and a future where diversity is celebrated and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. By partnering with the Human Rights Campaign Chicago Dinner, your organization demonstrates its dedication to inclusion while connecting with influential leaders and helping drive meaningful change throughout our community and beyond.
Community Sponsorship is tailored for people who want to make a bigger impact. Whether you give as an individual, a family, or in honor of someone you love, your leadership sends a powerful message: equality is built by people willing to show up for one another.
Spend the Night! Special Hotel Rates
HRC supporters receive a special rate at our host venue: the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. Whether you're visiting or want to make it a staycation, enjoy the convenience and luxury of a guest room on site.
