GLAAD, a group that didn’t include transgender people in its original acronym, today appointed a transgender woman as co-chair of its board of directors.

The media advocacy organization no longer uses the original name of Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation and instead is simply known as GLAAD.

Professor Jennifer Finney Boylan, a transgender woman, is now co-chair of the national board of directors along with a gay man, Steve Warren.

‘GLAAD’s commitment to the trans community is real and unwavering,’ Boylan said in a statement. ‘As transgender people continue to advocate for basic legal protections and recognition, the work that the staff of GLAAD is leading to proactively share stories of transgender people through the media is a game changer.’

Boylan is the author of 13 books including her memoir She’s Not There: a Life in Two Genders. She has taught English at Colby College since 1988.

GLAAD Acting President Dave Montez said of the selection of Boylan: ‘Jenny’s proven leadership will be instrumental as GLAAD continues to grow mainstream media attention and public understanding around transgender issues.’

Warren is an entertainment lawyer who received the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the GLAAD Media Awards earlier this year for his work to advocate for LGBT equality in the entertainment industry.

He said in a statement: ‘GLAAD’s strong track record in moving the media and our culture paved the way for our recent legal victories and is key to move new Americans around the country to stand with LGBT people and our families.’