On March 4th, 2021, I had the great pleasure of speaking with J Manny Santiago, Executive Director of Washington State's LGBTQ Commission, which works to identify the needs of the LGBTQ community and advocate for LGBTQ equity and inclusion in all aspects of state government.

We talked about LGBTQ rights in Washington State, issues like healthcare and housing where disparities for LGBTQ individuals are especially bad, and the importance of building joyful, connected, and inclusive communities. 

Information about the Washington State LGBTQ Commission can be found at https://lgbtq.wa.gov/