More for Gay Men Leaders

John Aquilina

John Aquilina (Director) has organized and led workshops, seminars, and conferences with MORE for Gay Men since its founding in 2002. John brings warmth and humor to his leadership, and is an engaged team player who is skilled at group facilitation. He consistently works to develop the talents and skills of the individuals he leads, creating successful teams that orient to the principles of contribution and service. He co-leads the Exceptional Gay Lifestyles group with his partner Chuck Munro.

John believes that we all are born with an ever-unfolding life purpose, and that we can begin to live into that purpose as gay men by developing all of our talents and by honoring all of our inherent qualities.

His participation in the MORE for Gay Men Program has challenged him to overcome limiting beliefs and to lead other gay men toward a vision beyond what they think possible.

John is an architect by career and holds a Master of Architecture degree as well as Masters of Arts degrees in foreign languages. He is active in community planning and development and uses his diverse skills to support other gay men to build great lives.

Tony Didato

Tony Didato brings a commitment to seeing new possibilities and the perspective that its never too late to achieve ones personal goals and dreams.

Tony has actively served the GLBT community through his work with the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches, where he has planned affirming church programs and promoted the coalition to local churches and the community.  This experience informs his commitment to realizing his potential,  creating a greater sense of belonging in the community, and working with other gay men to reconcile religion and spirituality in their own lives. He sees that being out and gay has helped him live more openly and authentically with himself, others in his community, and with his higher power.

Tony is an accountant and is currently pursuing his CPA license. He is committed to his mission to handle  money matters in the same way he lives his lifewith integrity, openness, transparency, and accessibility.

Andrew Schorr

Andrew Schorr (MFGM Movie Night Producer) lives life with great focus and intent by setting goals, building strong relationships and just going for it!  Dedicated to a life of integrity, he is driven to learn from others, lead by example, and engage fully.   His commitment to personal growth work provides him with ongong opportunities to build new life skills, create greater focus and intent, and ultimately achieve a more authentic and satisfying life. 
 
He is the President/Principal, of In the Loop-Chicago, a company that provides corporate and association groups with Special Event and Destination Management Services in Chicago. He began his career in the hospitality industry over 20 years ago in operations and sales in the hotel and Incentive travel arena, ultimately fulfilling his career goal of business ownership of In the Loop in 2007.
 
Andrew believes that our individual life purpose takes us on a unique journey and allows us the opportunity to create relationships and experiences we never thought possible.  He is passionate about his vision for balance and presence in all aspects of his life and is an active participant in the Institutes Exceptional Gay Lifestyles Group. Andrew values the connections and learning he derives from supporting other gay men in their growth and development.