Zoe Dunning

Maria Zoe Dunning
Dunning (left) with Nancy Pelosi in 2011
Birth name	Maria Zoe Dunning
Born	July 10, 1963 Milwaukee, WI
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1981–2007
Rank	Commander

Maria Zoe Dunning is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and gay rights activist. She is known for being the only openly gay person remaining on active duty in the U.S. military after coming out. She was involved in a series of lawsuits against the U.S. military and the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy during the 1990s.