At GLAAD, Taher played in important role in creating change in Spanish-language media working along side television, radio, and print media executives n order to change the way they discuss LGBT issues.

Taher leaves GLAAD to become the Press Relations Director for Azteca America. Azteca America, is one of the nation's largest Spanish-language media networks.

In a letter to friends and colleagues Taher writes, 'I am exhilarated to have the opportunity to become a part of another front to keep pushing for more visibility of LGBT Latina/os.'

Taher's last day at GLAAD is Oct. 3.

—Emmanuel Garcia