Family Equality is thrilled to welcome a new member to our Development team: Zac Walker, Director of Special Events. Zac brings over a decade of experience to this role, where he will be integral to creating memorable experiences that celebrate, connect, and support our families. We are so lucky to have him on our team!
Zac Walker, Director of Special Events
Zac Walker is an event producer with over a decade of experience. Prior to joining Family Equality, Zac led Individual Giving and Special Events at St. Ann’s Warehouse and was a founding member and Events Director at Avenues: The World School. In addition, Zac has served as a building super for a historic carriage home in the West Village and as the producer for Today We Tried, a parenting podcast by Colugo.
Zac lives in New York with his partner, Rob, and their ten-year-old French Bulldog, Daphne. He is an avid reader, adventurer, lover of the performing arts, and a longtime volunteer at The Jefferson Market Garden.
Top 3 favorite podcasts, books, or TV shows?
Reading: Anything by Ann Patchett, Kristin Hannah, Lauren Groff, Hanya Yanagihara, and Ottessa Moshfegh
Watching: Survivor, Amazing Race, Real Housewives—but most recently, Yellowjackets. Wow!
Listening: Sway by Kara Swisher and Fresh Air with Terry Gross
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?
Reading, adventuring around NY with Daphne and Rob, group fitnessing, trying out a new vegetarian recipe, spending time in Fire Island, seeing a show, and trying to be a better sustainable citizen (#youshouldbecompostingthat).
What drives you to do this work?
In the fight for families, my superpower is definitely party planning. I love throwing a party and experiencing the joy and energy of its guests! The opportunity to gather together in a safe and inclusive space with a common purpose, to connect with old friends, meet new ones and celebrate and uplift the mission all while having fun is my driving force.
What does family equality mean to you?
Living in a world where my chosen family is equal to my biological family. Family can be whatever you dream it to be.
Life motto:
“You can do it, just find a way.” — Diana Nyad