Marian Edmonds-Allen

Rev. Marian Edmonds-Allen is the executive director of Parity, an NYC-based national nonprofit that works at the intersection of faith and LGBT concerns. Marian has worked with youth and families in various denominations and settings throughout the country for more than 20 years, focusing on strengths-based interventions and supports to affirm beliefs and faith practices for LGBT persons. Previous positions include Executive Director of OUTreach Resource Centers, the National Program Director of the Family Acceptance Project, Executive Director of the Utah Pride Center, Justice Ministry Supervisor at Auburn Seminary. Marian is a Doctor of Ministry candidate at Eden Theological Seminary (2022) with the topic Covenantal Pluralism and Mission: Evidence for Healing the LGBT and Faith Divide.