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Anna Malefatto (she/her)

Anna Malefatto (she/her) joined The Buckeye Flame as their first Development Director in June 2025. Anna has spent nearly 15 years working in nonprofit fundraising and communications, with a focus on reproductive health, rights, and justice. She is passionate about resourcing organizations that lead with their values and operate with integrity, and she strives to follow the principles of Community-Centric Fundraising. Originally from South Florida, Anna has made Northeast Ohio her home since 2014.

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Anna's Latest Articles

Akron LGBTQ+ listening event: Join us on September 29 to share LGBTQ+ story ideas

By Anna Malefatto (she/her)

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September 1, 2026

The Buckeye Flame will host "Ohio is So Gay: Past, Present & Future" at the Bayard Rustin LGBTQ+ Resource Center in Akron.

2026 LGBTQ+ Ohio Pride Guide

By Ken Schneck, H.L. Comeriato, Ben Jodway & Anna Malefatto (she/her)

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Pride

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June 24, 2026

To #FindYourPride, our 2026 guide has sections organized by city and by date.

Youngstown LGBTQ+ listening event: Join us on April 2 to share LGBTQ+ story ideas

By Anna Malefatto (she/her)

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March 18, 2026

The Buckeye Flame will host "Ohio is So Gay: Past, Present & Future" at Westside Bowl

The Buckeye Flame nominated for GLAAD Media Award for “Outstanding Independent Journalism”

By Anna Malefatto (she/her)

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January 7, 2026

This award recognizes creators and independent news organizations that drive journalism and commentary for and about LGBTQ+ people and issues.

UPDATED: Majority of out LGBTQ+ Ohio candidates win in November 4 General Election

By Anna Malefatto (she/her), Ben Jodway, H.L. Comeriato & Ken Schneck

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Politics

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November 18, 2025

From Ada to Akron to, a host of LGBTQ+ candidates from all across the state emerged victorious in their races.