The Lambda Legal Atlanta Leadership Council (ALC) is proud to announce that Sandy Mollett and Andrew Cuomo will serve as Co-Chairs for its annual Atlanta benefit, taking place on August 23, 2026, at the Georgia Aquarium. As Event Co-Chairs, Mollett and Cuomo will help galvanize local, corporate, and grassroots support for Lambda Legal as it continues its critical work advancing full lived equality for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV.
“I am truly honored to serve as this year’s Atlanta event co-chair alongside Andrew Cuomo,” said Mollett. “I look forward to celebrating our resilience and highlighting the vital work of Lambda Legal at a time when attacks on the LGBTQ+ community remain relentless. Even as opponents outspend us three to one in efforts to erode our civil rights, your support fuels our courage, hope, and determination to achieve full equality and justice.”
Cuomo emphasized the urgency and impact of the organization’s work: “Lambda Legal stands at the forefront of challenging discriminatory laws and policies, making it clear that we will not stand by as rights are threatened. Through strategic litigation, policy advocacy, and public education, the organization leads with purpose and resolve. It is a privilege to partner with Sandy Mollett and the entire Host Committee to make this year’s event a powerful success.”
Mollett added, “Confronting injustice requires collective action. Whether you identify as an ally, advocate, or accomplice, your support matters—even if you have not experienced these challenges firsthand. We are counting on you.”
“In this moment, many are asking how they can contribute to the fight for justice,” Cuomo said. “You can take action today by sponsoring the event, purchasing tickets, or joining the Host Committee or ALC. Together, we can build a future where each generation enjoys greater freedom than the last.”
The Atlanta benefit will be held on August 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Georgia Aquarium. The event will feature a brunch, cocktails, an update from Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings, and a performance by the Atlanta Freedom Bands’ MetroGnomes.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, visit www.lambdalegal.org/Atlanta.
For more information on the Atlanta Leadership Council, contact Michael D. Shutt at mshutt@lambdalegal.org.
Sandy Mollet (she/her) is a retired executive turned full-time advocate and changemaker and has dedicated her “second act” to building inclusive spaces where all people can thrive. She serves on Lambda Legal’s Atlanta Leadership Council and Lambda Legal’s National Board of Directors.
She is the founder of EqualFooting LLC, a consulting firm focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP®). Previously, she served in senior leadership roles at Inclusivv, True Diversity, and First Data (now Fiserv), where she championed transformative workplace inclusion initiatives.
Coming out professionally after 25 years in the corporate world, Sandy has since become a powerful advocate for LGBTQ+ equality, workplace equity, and community belonging. Her tireless advocacy has touched countless lives through leadership on multiple boards and organizations…including Georgia Equality, the City of Atlanta LGBTQ Advisory Board, Out Front Theatre, United Way of Greater Atlanta, Discover DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau, the OUT Georgia Business Alliance, and the Mayor’s Women of Atlanta Advisory Board.
Andrew Cuomo (he/him) recently begun to refocus his career from his roles as a lawyer and senior executive in major travel companies such as American Airlines, Sabre and Hewlett Packard Enterprises, Radixx and CTW where he served as Senior Vice President of Marketing, Chief of Staff to the CEO and as Chief Commercial Officer.
His focus now is on working with Lambda Legal with the Atlanta Leadership Council, as a member of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee to build an LGBTQ center in Atlanta and as a financial advisor to Habitat for Humanity homeowners, assisting homeowners with financial strategies to promote their secure home ownership. He also recently served as a board member to the Out Front Theatre.
Andrew has had the experience of transitioning into the LGBTQ community in mid-life and has witnessed the stark contrast in his legal rights in both environments. He has three adult children and places a high priority on his continuing role as a father.