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Jaymes Black

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Jaymes Black serves as Chief Executive Officer of The Trevor Project, the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning young people. The Trevor Project operates crisis hotlines, digital outreach, and advocacy programs that reach millions of LGBTQ+ youth annually, and its work intersects significantly with public awareness campaigns, media partnerships, and cause-marketing initiatives. Black was named CEO of The Trevor Project following a formal appointment process, bringing leadership experience in the nonprofit and social impact sectors. In this role, Black oversees the organization's strategy, fundraising, communications, and programmatic operations at a time of heightened national focus on LGBTQ+ youth mental health.

Last updated Oct 11, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
Chief Executive Officer
Company
The Trevor Project
Based
New York, New York, United States

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Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Jaymes Black serves as Chief Executive Officer of The Trevor Project, the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning young people. The Trevor Project operates crisis hotlines, digital outreach, and advocacy programs that reach millions of LGBTQ+ youth annually, and its work intersects significantly with public awareness campaigns, media partnerships, and cause-marketing initiatives. Black was named CEO of The Trevor Project following a formal appointment process, bringing leadership experience in the nonprofit and social impact sectors. In this role, Black oversees the organization's strategy, fundraising, communications, and programmatic operations at a time of heightened national focus on LGBTQ+ youth mental health.

Expertise & education

Expertise

Nonprofit LeadershipLGBTQ+ AdvocacyCrisis InterventionMental Health AwarenessCause MarketingPublic AffairsOrganizational Strategy

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Named Chief Executive Officer of The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people