Jeff Simmons, executive vice
president at Anat Gerstein, Inc.,
has more than three decades of
experience in private and public sector
communications, media, and journalism.
In his role at Anat Gerstein, Jeff works
with non-profits that advance social
and racial justice and equity issues.
Notably, he has worked over the last five
years with Alliance for Positive Change,
which provides support to New Yorkers
impacted by HIV/AIDS, chronic health
issues, and substance use.
Jeff currently hosts radio shows on WBAI
99.5 FM—Driving Forces on Thursdays at 5
Jeff
Simmons
Anat Gerstein, Inc.
PM and City Watch on Sundays at 10 AM
— where he regularly focuses on issues
important to underserved communities
and consistently books prominent leaders
in the LGBTQ community.
Jeff previously served as senior vice
president for communications at the
Alliance for Downtown New York and ran
communications for former New York City
Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. While
at the comptroller’s Office, he regularly
spotlighted the agency’s efforts to ensure
Fortune 500 companies adopt policies
barring discrimination on the basis of sexual
orientation and gender identity.
A born and bred journalist, Jeff formerly
worked at The (Bergen) Record of
Hackensack, New York Post, New York
Daily News, and NY1, where he led the
station’s Pride coverage. It was during
his time at The (Bergen) Record that Jeff
penned a guest column for National
Coming Out Day to educate readers
about LGBTQ issues and his own personal
journey.
Jeff lives with his husband, former New
York City Council candidate Alfonso
Quiroz, and two Brussels Griffons in
Queens. You can follow him on Twitter
and Instagram at @JackHites.
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