ADRIAN CARDWELL

Adrian Cardwell has over 25 years of corporate & executive experience, most recently leading a national sales & marketing division for a global telecommunications company. During his time in executive leadership, he was instrumental in driving innovative strategies which resulted in greater expansion of broadband access nationwide. He served on international committees with the goal of increasing broadband access globally, including war-torn, under-developed and impoverished regions of the globe.

Spurred by the growing tide of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric from politicians, and a seemingly countless slate of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation nationwide, he left the corporate sphere and founded Badge Of Pride in 2022 to activate his extensive personal collection of rare LGBTQ+ historical artifacts with the mission to inform, enrich, and engage the power of the contemporary Queer experience. The Badge Of Pride collection contains over 10,000 artifacts from Queer history, providing insights into the struggles, triumphs, and vibrant cultural expressions of the LGBTQ+ community over the last century. For more information about the organization's work, visit badgeofpride.org.