The Commission has 4 established committees to carry out our work. Each committee consists of two or more Commissioners as well as 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies from the community throughout the state, with the exception of the Executive Committee.
Executive Committee:
The Executive Committee is comprised of the two Co-Chairs, Vice-Chair, and Secretary with the Director serving in an advisory role. The Executive Committee provides overall leadership and guidance and makes executive decisions necessary for the Commission to carry out its duties. Executive Committee elections are conducted during the last public meeting of the year, typically held in October.
Commissioners:
- Co-Chair: Leiyomi Preciado - She/Her/They/Them, Kitsap County
- Co-Chair: Darlin Blanco Lozano - They/Them/She/Hers, King County
- Vice Chair: Amasai Jeke - She/Her, King County
- Secretary: Stephanie Valerdi - She/Her/They/Them, King County
Staff:
- Commission Director: Lisa Keating - She/Her
To get in touch with the WA LGBTQ Commission Executive Committee, please email Director Lisa Keating.
Lisa.Keating@lgbtq.wa.gov
Legislative Priorities Committee:
The Legislative Priorities Committee is committed to helping all LGBTQ+ Washingtonians understand their rights and use every available tool to advocate for a Washington that works for everyone. This year, the committee will be paying special attention to bills focused on Data & Privacy, Education, Healthcare, Housing, and Justice. While the vast array of bills affecting LGBTQ+ communities may feel overwhelming, this diversity reflects the endless potential of our collective efforts to build a better Washington for all.
Commissioners:
- Committee Chair: Omni Romero - They/Them/Elle, Benton County
- Leiyomi Preciado - She/Her/They/Them, Kitsap County
- Stephanie Valerdi - She/Her/They/They, King County
- Everett Maroon - He/Him/They/Them, Walla Walla County
- Ayanna Phillips - She/Her, Whatcom County
Staff:
- LGBTQ Commission Operations and Policy Manager: Sam Fennell - He/Him
To get in touch with the WA LGBTQ Commission Legislative Priorities Committee, please email both Committee Chair Omni Romero and Committee supporting staff Sam Fennell.
Omni.Romero@lgbtq.wa.gov; Samuel.Fennell@lgbtq.wa.gov
Intergenerational Committee:
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.
Commissioners:
- M. Eliatamby-O'brien - They/Them, Kittitas County
- Mark Rosén - He/Him, Walla Walla County
Youth Advisory Council Members:
- Ariyanna Fernandez - She/Her/Theirs, King County
- Ling Lomanog - They/Them/She, Kitsap County
- Jaanvi Ganapathy - They/Them, King County
- Emma Esquivel - Any Pronouns, Whatcom County
Staff:
- LGBTQ Commission Operations and Policy Manager: Sam Fennell - He/Him
To get in touch with the WA LGBTQ Commission Intergenerational Committee, please email Committee supporting staff Sam Fennell.
Samuel.Fennell@lgbtq.wa.gov
Communications and Community Outreach Committee:
The Communications and Community Outreach Committee’s exists to help the Commission communicate clearly, consistently, and with humility across the state. Our focus is on empowering commissioners with shared language, tools and guidance so we can show up confidently and responsibly in our communities. In 2026, our work centers on strengthening alignment, accessibility and accountability in how the Commission listens, communicates and engages with the public and in community.
Commissioners:
- Committee Chair: Nico Archer - He/Him, Spokane County
- Mark Rosén - He/Him, Walla Walla County
- Darlin Blanco Lozano - They/Them/She/Hers, King County
- K. Bullock-Clayton - She/Her/They/Them, Clark County
Staff:
- LGBTQ Commission Communications Coordinator: Sawyer Tuttle - They/Them
To get in touch with the WA LGBTQ Commission Communications and Community Outreach Committee, please email both Committee Chair Nico Archer and Committee supporting staff Sawyer Tuttle.
Nico.Archer@lgbtq.wa.gov; Sawyer.Tuttle@lgbtq.wa.gov
Commissioners or staff also participate in the following boards and workgroups throughout the state:
- Washington State Immigration Subcabinet - Learn more
- Washington State Governor's Interagency Coordinating Council on Health Disparities - Learn more
- Washington State Economic Justice Alliance - Learn more
- Washington State Department of Financial Institutions Serving LGBTQ Customers Workgroup
- Washington State Governor's Office of Regulatory Innovation & Assistance Small Business Liaison Team - Learn more
Interested in having a commissioner, youth advisory councilmember, or Commission staff regularly attend your workgroup or committee's meetings? Please email contact@lgbtq.wa.gov with more information and we are happy to connect you.