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.
The Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner had two guests from the LGBTQ Commission on their OIC Answers podcast to talk about your right to access gender-affirming care! State Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer sits down with LGBTQ Commissioner Darlin Lozano and LGBTQ Commission Policy and Operations Manager Sam Fennell to discuss the LGBTQ Commission's work, the hurdles involved in receiving care, and where to turn for help when seeking care.
Click the picture to the right, or go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or online at insurance.wa.gov to listen now! Thank you to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner for having us on to talk about this important topic and for your continued outspoken support for Washington's 2SLGBTQIA+ community.