Raymond Rigoglioso

Raymond Rigoglioso


Raymond Rigoglioso is the founder and executive director of Gay Men of Wisdom. Prior to starting the organization in 2012, Ray had an extensive career in the nonprofit sector, working with Gay Men’s Health Crisis, The Picker Institute (a health care think tank), the United Hospital Fund, and other charitable and philanthropic groups. A certified life coach as well, he has taught at New York University’s George H. Heyman, Jr. Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising and at the Support Center for Nonprofit Management in New York City. We spoke about Gay Men of Wisdom and what he means by promoting “awareness and understanding of the value of gay men’s differences” and “the power of gay men’s gifts for personal and social good.” Learn more about Ray Rigoglioso here.