Who Are We?

Our Mission

The Pittsburgh LGBTQIA+ Commission advises the Mayor’s Office, City Council, and other City government departments on issues pertaining to the Pittsburgh LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to advising city government on legislative, administrative, and budgetary decisions, the Commission acts as a resource to create dialogue by elevating LGBTQIA+ voices and advancing communication between the LGBTQIA+ community and city government.

Our Vision

The Pittsburgh LGBTQIA+ Commission envisions Pittsburgh as a healthy, safe community with equitable access to employment, housing, education, quality healthcare, social services, public facilities and businesses for all residents and visitors, regardless of sexuality, gender identity or gender expression.

Who's Listening?

Adrianna Branin
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Manager
adrianna.branin@pittsburghpa.gov

Commission Members

Leonard Orbovich
PPS / Social Studies Teacher

Cathryn Calhoun

Julian McClain
TransYOUniting / Gorgan Brothers Moving and Storage

Richard Parsakian

Chauntey Porter

Sarah Rosso
Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation

Deryck Tines

Guillermo Velazquez
Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corp.

Billy Hileman

Kevin Carroll
Commission on Human Relations

Barb Warwick
City Councilmember

Donal Donovan
PERSAD

Alexander Gray
UPitt

last updated: 22/04/2025