About Us
Since 2005, the Washington County Gay Straight Alliance, Inc. has served the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Questioning, Queer, Asexual, and Allied (LGBTQA+) community of Southwestern PA and surrounding areas.
We were formally founded as a 501 (C)(3) organization in 2012.
Since then, we’ve expanded beyond a safe space for LGBTQA+ youth and added 130+ days of annual programming—serving all ages from youth to seniors. Beginning in summer 2023 we’ve changed drop in hours opening our CENTER to all ages on 3rd and 4th Thursdays and every Sunday.
We are dedicated to affirming acceptance between diverse groups of people, and raising awareness in our community of the needs of people through support, education, and community outreach on the issues of diversity.
WCGSA, Inc. provides a safe, confidential environment for individuals of Washington County and the surrounding areas regardless of sex, race, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Youth and Family
Building Supportive and empowering spaces and communities for LGBTQA+ Youth, and their families
Social
Encouraging connected and engaged communities of LGBTQA+ people throughout Southwestern PA
Well-Being
Increasing quality and availability of physical and mental health services for LGBTQA+ people
Education
Provide educational resources and programming to LGBTQA+ individuals and families from youth through adulthood
Empowerment
Engage with LGBTQA+ individuals and communities to empower them to thrive through programming and resources to educate them on their rights, protections, and where there are Safe Zones
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Board of Directors make our programming possible. A special thanks for their hard work and dedication!
CHAIR
Adam E. Pokorski, CPA
VICE CHAIR
Kathleen M. Cameron
SECRETARY
Carol Priest, MSN, FNP-BC
TREASURER (Acting)
Adam E. Pokorski, CPA
PRIDE DIRECTOR
Tyler Bogden
MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Beth Deeley
Maryann Patterson, RN
CENTER DIRECTOR
Kathleen M. Cameron
ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Kyle Duff, MD
WCGSA Staff
PROGRAM FACILITATOR
Jaden C.A. Raerhys
