LPAC
About LPAC
LPAC was founded in 2012 by a group of LGBTQ women in Washington, DC who recognized that their community had been systematically overlooked in national political debates and decision-making processes. Driven by a mission to create a seat at the power table for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer women, LPAC has grown into the only organization solely dedicated to building political power for this demographic. The organization's leadership, including Executive Director Janelle Perez—a mother, first-generation American, and former Florida State Senate candidate—brings lived experience and compassionate leadership to the work of advancing LGBTQ women's representation. LPAC recognizes LGBTQ women as a unique and powerful political demographic whose voices have been undervalued for far too long. The organization builds power by increasing political engagement among LGBTQ women and their allies, creating networks of activists who take direct political action to support candidates aligned with shared values. LPAC's approach honors the intersectionality of LGBTQ women's experiences, focusing on candidates who champion LGBTQ rights, women's equality, women's health, and broader social justice. With team members based across the country and headquarters in Washington, DC, LPAC operates as a community-centered organization that believes together, LGBTQ women represent a force for good in American politics. The organization's commitment extends beyond elections to building a sustainable movement that ensures LGBTQ women's voices shape policy and governance for generations to come.