Excerpt from Windy City Times story
UPDATE: See coverage of the award presentation ceremony June 27, including video of the honorees’ remarks, here: www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/-30-Under-30-Awards-held/43498.html . ]
Anthony Alfano, 22, grew up as the middle of three children in Lake in the Hills, a far northwest suburb of Chicago. At DePaul University, he studied international studies and political science, concentrating in social justice and international political economy. Currently, Anthony serves as the director of economic development for Chicago’s 45th Ward Ald. John Arena.
In 2011, Anthony was elected as DePaul University’ student body president and became the first openly gay person in that position at a Catholic university in the United States, garnering local and national attention when he was first featured on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight.
Today, Anthony continues advocacy work for LGBTQ rights, with a focus on LGBTQ youth and athletes. He currently serves as the vice president of the Chicago Gay Hockey Association (CGHA), and a board member of the Chicago History Museum’s LGBTQ Committee: OUT @ CHM. Anthony plans to attend law school, focusing on human rights advocacy and public policy work.
Did you know? After having completed the Chicago Marathon in 2010 and 2012, Anthony plans to train for the Chicago Triathlon.