Now a freelance Business Development, Marketing, & Events specialist, Hayley Rozman has spearheaded a number of initiatives to lead LGBTQ+ inclusion. In June 2025, they led VML Chicago’s inaugural Pride Parade participation, managing a $10,000 budget, leading 80 volunteers and participants through eight months of planning, and ultimately strengthening connections between LGBTQ+ employees and allies amid a complex political climate. In freelance work where ERGs are absent, Hayley leveraged close ties with executive leadership to foster grassroots inclusion and executive education, promoting empathetic and informed leadership. Beyond corporate spaces, Hayley is a group fitness instructor and incoming personal trainer and enjoys hosting Pride-themed classes combining music and storytelling to create welcoming environments for queer individuals. Committed to community-building, she founded “Lesbians of Lakeview,” a neighborhood-specific Facebook group that connects over 400 queer women and non-binary people. Hayley leads by example, embodying LGBTQ+ advocacy in all aspects of life.
