There is no such thing as 'first gay' anything. I love progression, but this catch-phrase to get our attention is bullshit. No matter what it is, there was most certainly someone before that person doing that job gay! It's the 'open' part of it that is important....why after all this time are people just starting to be 'open'. Gimme a break. Anyway, she's open and powerful... best of luck to Sharon Lubinski!