Robert V. Hébert Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Robert (He/Him) is the current LEAGUE at AT&T COO. Robert is a leader in LGBTQ+ media and marketing who helps brands connect to this important audience through their passion points and through support of organizations that serve them. At AT&T, he leads Media and Sponsorships programs that serve critical consumer segments. During his 8-year tenure, he has shepherded dozens of campaigns and partnerships that have significantly aided LGBTQ+ acceptance and support.

Mark A. Barfield  Chief Financial Officer & Acting Secretary (CFO)

Mark (He/Him) is a thirty-year AT&T employee who has worked in Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Finance. He currently drives ACH strategy and vendor management in the Global Customer Payments Organization.

Mark returned to the Board as CFO, and previously served as CEO, COO, PR Officer, Communications and Strategy Director and held previous leadership roles at the chapter level.

A passionate advocate for inclusion, empowerment and education Mark also serves on the LEAGUE Foundation Board supporting college scholarships for graduating LGBTQ+ high school students. In his free time, you can find him and his partner traveling and volunteering.

Bill Blumberg  Membership Officer (MO)

Bill (He/Him) is an Associate Director with the Enterprise Architecture & Service Enablement team in the CIO organization, managing a team of Solution Architects who assess our enterprise ecosystems for functional and productivity issues, driving resiliency and enhancements that impact our front line, customer facing employees.

Bill has served LEAGUE in various roles in his career from President and CEO of NewANGLE the BellSouth LGBTQ+ ERG to his current roles as Chief Operating Officer for the National Board of Directors and Vice President, LEAGUE Georgia Chapter.

In his spare time, Bill enjoys spending time with his husband Monte, caring for their two dogs, and tending to their growing flock of chickens. With the price of eggs as they are, we are building our retirement one dozen at a time!

Nicole Pearce  Public Relations Officer (PRO)

Nicole (She/Her) has more than 13 years of experience in the communications field, with roles spanning from executive editor to marketing strategist. She’s worked at AT&T for six years and in her current roles supports messaging and brand naming in the Marketing and Growth Organization (MGO).

She has a Master of Arts from the University of North Texas, where she studied strategic communications. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and yelling for her favorite teams – the Dallas Mavericks and World Series Champions Texas Rangers.

Michael McManus  Chapter Congress Director

Mike McManus (He/Him) joined AT&T as a System Administrator during the Cingular/BellSouth merger in 2007. He is currently in a Principal Information Security role with EASE, maintaining the SACT ecosystem of security tools and responding to audits including Sarbanes-Oxley Act and PCI DSS.

In 2013, Mike was elected president of the Pacific Northwest chapter (then known as the Washington chapter) of LEAGUE at AT&T. In that role, Mike was instrumental in establishing a relationship with Lambert House (a home for at-risk LGBTQ+ youth) and piloting “I Thought You’d Never Ask,” a fun speed-dating concept for having difficult conversations, with members of other PNW employee groups. Except for a two-year hiatus while working with IBM, Mike has been involved in LEAGUE leadership ever since, taking on the Chapter Congress Director role in 2022.

In his spare time, Mike enjoys singing bass with Seattle Men’s Chorus and traveling with his husband Gary.

Kathleen Liu  Workplace & Mentoring Director

Kathleen (She/Her) is a passionate champion for diversity and inclusion. She has been a proud member of LEAGUE for 11 years and previously served as Vice President of the Tri-State Chapter.

Kathleen has two decades of experience in service assurance for AT&T enterprise business customers. She is a product realization solution architect for enterprise network services. 

Outside of work, she finds joy in walking her Maine Coon through the peaceful woods of her farm, organic gardening, and playing poker.

John Hand  Program Director

John (he/him/his) began at AT&T in 2023. He is a UX Designer on the Digital Channel Operations team at Cricket Wireless. In his current role John empowers customers and optimizes web experiences through design strategy, personalization and by leveraging AI. With a background in cultural anthropology, he has always been an advocate for marginalized communities.

John recently joined LEAGUE and is serving as the national Program Director.

In his free time John enjoys art, music, reading, nature, volunteering at schools, and traveling with his husband Terry.

Cameron Guanlao  Membership Director

Cameron (he/him) joined AT&T in 2022 as part of the Technology Development Program (TDP), where he spent time as an analyst and engineer for both the Chief Data Office and in Network Analytics and Automation. He now works as a Network and Systems Engineer supporting AT&T's key applications in the Network Chief Technology Office.

During his time in TDP, Cameron led local Diversity and Inclusion initiatives for New Jersey. He learned about and joined LEAGUE through his time and has since led planning efforts for LEAGUE's 2024 National Pride Month Celebration.

Cameron is currently located in New Jersey, where he enjoys cooking, baking, rock climbing, and video games.

Preston Sneed  Strategy Director

With 15 years at AT&T, Preston excels in strategic transformation and inclusive leadership. He has held key roles in various departments, currently focusing on Value Creation & Transformation. Excited to serve as the LEAGUE Strategy Director, Preston is dedicated to mentoring teams and driving innovation. Raised in the Southeast U.S., Preston has lived in the Northeast and South America and now resides in Atlanta, GA. In his free time, he enjoys CrossFit, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Mark Sterrenberg  Technology Director

Mark (He/Him/His) has been with AT&T since 2016 and is currently an Agile Coach in the TORQue organization. 

Mark has recently joined LEAGUE and will serve as the Technology Director.

Mark lives in Dallas, TX with his wife Vee and his dog Kitsune. In his spare time he enjoys working out, playing video games, and playing/watching various sports.

Marie Willa Bobo-Smith  Union Liaison Director

Marie brings over 25 years of experience to the table. Although she has not served as a union steward, for the past 15 years she has consistently supported union members with contract-related issues. Her long-standing career is marked by her deep understanding of union matters and her proactive approach to resolving issues. 

Marie is a passionate activist for the transgender community, boasting a substantial following of 40,000 to 50,000 people across various social media platforms. She is fearless in advocating for justice and is adept at public speaking. Her activism is driven by the philosophy, "Save one life. Change one heart. Change one mind.“ Marie’s most profound achievement is her resilience and survival despite enduring severe verbal and physical abuse due to her identity as a transgender woman. She leverages her experiences to inspire and instill hope in others, demonstrating her strength and commitment to making a positive impact within the LGBTQ+ community.

Jennifer Scott  Communications Director

Jennifer (She/Her/Hers) has been with AT&T since 2000 and is currently a Financial Systems Analyst with the Billing Integrity and Contract Implementation department in the FBO org.

Jennifer has been a member of League since 2002 and will serve as the Communications Director.

 Jennifer currently lives in Jacksonville, FL with her wife of 10 years. In her spare she enjoys spending time with her 4 daughters, 7 grandchildren , and 3 furbabies.