Jamal Lamar Chevis is a lifelong Civil and Human Rights activist and LGBTQQIA+ advocate born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has worked as a development/fundraising professional for the last 12 years staying true to his values and passion working for organizations such as the Equal Rights Center, the AARP, the Human Rights Campaign/Grassroots Campaigns, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights/The Leadership Conference Education Fund, Building Bridges Across the River, Capital Area Food Bank, A Wider Circle, and currently Anacostia Watershed Society. Jamal serves as the Development Manager for Individual and Workplace Giving supporting the organization’s fiscal health and goals by managing its’ portfolio of major donors.
He also serves as a member of the MedStar Family Choice DC Provider Advisory Committee advising healthcare professionals on community programs and resources for their patients. Jamal is a fraternal twin and in his free time enjoys quality time with loved ones, cooking, music, sports, and horror movies.
