Oakland, CA - NAAFA is proud to announce that Brandon Macsata, Executive Director of the Association for Airline Passenger Rights (AAPR), has agreed to join its distinguished Advisory Board. This volunteer board consists of experts in their fields who are periodically called upon to advise NAAFA on its projects, policies, initiatives and specific media inquiries.
Earlier this year, NAAFA formed a strategic alliance with AAPR to further strengthen our commitment to eliminate discrimination. Macsata was a guest speaker at the 2009 NAAFA 40th Anniversary Convention recently held in Washington, D.C.
Brandon Macsata is widely recognized for his ability to connect national, state and local stakeholders interested in influencing public policy. He has extensive experience working with political candidates, national and statewide trade associations, and other corporate entities. Macsata has dedicated much of his professional and personal life advocating for persons with disabilities, persons living with AIDS as well as seniors. It is not only his broad experience as an advocate and activist, but his compassion for others that makes Brandon Macsata a perfect addition to NAAFA’s Advisory Board.
Founded in 1969, NAAFA is a non-profit civil rights organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for fat people. NAAFA works to eliminate discrimination based on body size and provide fat people with the tools for self-empowerment through public education, advocacy, and member support.
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For more information contact:
Peggy Howell, Public Relations Director, NAAFA
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