Abigail Swetz

Abigail Swetz (she/her) is the Executive Director of Fair Wisconsin and comes to this role with an extensive history of policy, communications, public education, and advocacy experience driven by a deep passion for LGBTQ+ rights and queer liberation. Most recently, she served as the Communications Director at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. She is an award-winning teacher, having been named the 2017 Educator of the Year by GSAFE, and has been recognized for her writing and performance at theater festivals. A powerful public speaker, she spoke at the Women’s March on Madison alongside student poets, and is a spoken word artist in her own right. Abigail believes strongly in ensuring that Wisconsin is not only safe and welcoming today, but also a state where LGBTQ+ rights are protected and our community celebrated for many generations to come. In 2026, she was elected by her fellow LGBTQ+ equality movement leaders to serve as a member representative on the board of the Equality Federation.