About
Sheena Kadi, MBA, is a dedicated LGBTQ advocate and policy strategist with over 20 years of experience driving progressive change. A queer, Arab millennial, she launched her activism by founding PRISM, Ohio’s first LGBTQ student organization at a Catholic university. Since then, she has led efforts to combat discrimination, enact inclusive policies, and build bipartisan coalitions.
As Toledo’s first LGBTQ Liaison, Sheena played a key role in securing the city’s first perfect score on the HRC Municipal Equality Index. She contributed to the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges case, ensuring marriage equality nationwide, and was instrumental in banning conversion therapy and passing Jude’s Law in Colorado.
Now based between Los Angeles and Denver, Sheena remains committed to advancing equity and representation for marginalized communities. With a career spanning grassroots activism and national campaigns—including work for President Obama and Hillary Clinton—she continues to champion policies that drive lasting social impact.
