That was fast—John Hummel only resigned last week, but BRO already named a new director. And she’s a permanent appointment, not an interim. Ahem.

The Basic Rights Oregon Board of Directors announced today that the Board has voted unanimously to name Jeana Frazzini to lead the organization. Frazzini, who is currently the organization’s Director of Development, replaces John Hummel, who resigned last week. “The Board is extremely pleased to be able to make this announcement,” Board Co-Chair Cris Land said in a statement today. “The fact that an internal candidate with such stellar qualifications emerged so quickly demonstrates the strength of the organization in a banner year.“

Frazzini, a former Basic Rights Oregon Board Co-Chair, brings with her more than a decade of experience as a social justice advocate and community leader. Over the last fifteen years, she has been the Oregon State Director for Death with Dignity, Field Director for a successful statewide ballot measure, and Canvass Director of OSPIRG before joining the Basic Rights Oregon staff in 2005.

Most recently, Frazzini spearheaded a 2007 fundraising effort that raised more than $1 million dollars for Basic Rights Oregon. Her promotion comes just days before Oregon’s domestic partnership and anti-discrimination laws take effect on January 1, 2008.

“I’m thrilled with the opportunity to lead this great organization at such an exciting time,” Frazzini said. “I look forward to working with the community in our efforts toward equality for all.”

You might also recognize her name from a lawsuit she and her partner won against the state earlier this year—Parman v Oregon, a case about parental rights.