Juanita Blanch

Board Director + Secretary

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About Juanita

Juanita is a passionate individual with a commitment to creating a world that celebrates diversity and supports rainbow youth. Her unique perspective as the proud daughter of a gay father has profoundly influenced her life journey. 

As a teen, Juanita experienced her father coming out, witnessing firsthand the impact it had on her family and the world's response. This early exposure to the importance of acceptance and understanding ignited a fire within her, motivating her to become a champion for equality. Today, as a mother, Juanita is driven by a strong desire to ensure a more inclusive and supportive society for her daughter and all young people.

Her journey led her to join Wear it Purple, where she has the unique opportunity to bring together her personal experiences and professional expertise to effect positive change. In 2022, she embarked on implementing Salesforce CRM, enhancing visibility of the Wear it Purple member base and introducing automation to support the volunteer-run organisation. In 2023 Juanita joined the Wear It Purple Board  to continue this work.