About Bright Baltimore, LLC.
Founded in 2016, Bright Baltimore is committed to making LGBTQ+ allyship, diversity, equity, and inclusion accessible to all. Guided by the belief that anyone can be an ally, we offer affordable consulting, training, and leadership development designed to foster inclusive environments and strengthen professional skills. Through research-backed best practices, engaging workshops, and personalized consulting, Bright Baltimore empowers individuals and organizations to create meaningful, lasting change in both workplace culture and leadership excellence.
About Dr. Gregory Brightbill
Dr. Gregory A. Brightbill (he/they) is a dedicated servant leader with deep expertise in higher education, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and nonprofit leadership. Grounded in the belief that advocacy, learning, and personal growth cannot happen in isolation, Dr. Brightbill champions allyship and social change through empathy, relationship-building, dedication, and action.
As the proud Queer owner of Bright Baltimore, LLC, Dr. Brightbill provides high-quality LGBTQ+ inclusive training and consulting, helping organizations foster more inclusive environments and improve customer service for LGBTQ+ communities. In addition to leading Bright Baltimore, he serves in student affairs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, where he supports the educational, professional, and identity-based needs of graduate and professional students in health and human services fields.
Dr. Brightbill holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Frostburg State University, a Master of Education in College Student Personnel Administration from James Madison University, an MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership with a focus on higher education from Frostburg State University.
Beyond his professional work, Dr. Brightbill is a passionate thought leader in education and LGBTQ+ activism. He chairs the Board of Directors for GLSEN Maryland, advocating for the needs of K-12 Queer youth in Maryland schools. His advocacy extends to publishing op-eds in support of LGBTQ+ rights and serving as a recognized expert on legislation and policies impacting LGBTQ+ communities and higher education.
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