Mission & Vision
Mission: The Washington State LGBTQ Commission works to improve the state’s interface with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit, and intersex community, identify the needs of its members, and ensuring that there is an effective means of advocating for LGBTQ equity in all aspects of state government.
Vision: As public servants committed to advancing equity and fostering liberation for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people, we embrace humility, compassion, diversity, collaboration, respect, and joy in our work. We pledge to honor public involvement, community accessibility, and to listen and proactively center the needs of the most marginalized members of our community.
Upcoming Public Meeting May 2026 - Pullman, WA
Interested in hearing about what the LGBTQ Commission is working on? Want to provide a public comment to the LGBTQ Commission? Come to our May public meeting in Pullman, Washington! Hear from state agency leadership and staff around Washington's response to 2SLGBTQIA+ data & privacy concerns.
Washington State LGBTQ+ Youth Council Applications CLOSED
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Applications Closed!
The commission will be reviewing applications for the next 2 weeks. Applicants can expect to hear by the end of the month to start scheduling interviews.
If you have any questions, please out to samuel.fennell@lgbtq.wa.gov
Intergenerational Committee Community Connection Session 3: May 5th - Theme TBA
Wed. May 6th from 5:30-6:30pm via Zoom
The Intergenerational Committee exists to bring together 2SLGBTQIA+ people across generations to build community, foster meaningful connection, and ensure that the lived experiences of seniors, adults, youth, and young people inform the Commission’s work. Our focus is on creating intentional space for shared learning, relationship-building, and honest dialogue across age groups. Through regular, themed conversations, the committee identifies gaps, opportunities, and points of alignment across generations, helping translate intergenerational insight into recommendations that strengthen the Commission’s understanding, priorities, and impact.
The theme for May's session will be announced in April. Come share your lived experiences as a rural 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonian and hear from others about their experiences. What the Committee hears and learns in Community Connection Sessions will directly inform committee work and shape recommendations to the Governor's office, state agencies, and the legislature on ways to improve life for 2SLGBQTIA+ Washingtonians of all ages.
This event is a virtual event. The Zoom link for this meeting will be shared prior to the event. For more information, please reach out to Samuel.Fennell@lgbtq.wa.gov, Commission Staff for the Intergenerational Committee.
To sign-up for email reminders of the event please use this link. Intergenerational Committee Community Connection Sessions – RSVP Form
We encourage you to share this invite out with individuals who might be interested!
Washington Rainbow Resource Hub
The Washington State LGBTQ Commission wants to help 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonians find the support they need. We are launching the Washington Rainbow Resource Hub, a comprehensive hub meant to help consolidate trusted resources, tools, and information in an accessible way.
While times are changing quickly for 2SLGBTQIA+ people across the nation, we hope this new website resource provides a quick way to receive news updates, connect with local organizations to find support, and learn about your rights as a 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonian.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE RAINBOW RESOURCE HUB!
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