LGBTQ+ Commission

The Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission was established to improve the State’s interface with members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community; identify the short-and long-range needs of its members; and ensure that there is an effective means of researching, planning, and advocating for the equity of this population in all aspects of state government. (HRS 369)

The Hawai‘i State LGBTQ+ Commission’s logo was designed by Gabrielle Huliganga and approved by the Commissioners on September 25, 2024. The foreground is the 8 main Hawaiian islands with the background of the logo being Gabrielle Huliganga’s interpretation of the Intersex Inclusive Progressive Pride Flag.

Agenda | Minutes | YouTube

LGBTQ+ Commissioners and Members

Kathleen O’Dell (she/her) – Chair
Michael Golojuch (he/him) – Vice Chair
Richard Velasquez (he/him) – Secretary
Shanda Lewis (she/her) –  Finance
Sandy Harjo-Livingston (he/him/they/them) – Member
Philip Steinbacher (he/him) –  Member
Joe Tolbe (He/him) –  Member
Joseph “Rocco” Vick –  Member

Social Media Platforms:
Facebook /hawaiistatelgbtqpluscommission
Instagram @hawaiistatelgbtqpluscommission
Threads @hawaiistatelgbtqpluscommission
YouTube: @HawaiiStateLGBTQPlusCommission

HI State LGBTQ+ Commission Social Media Comment Policy

Do you have any questions about the Hawai‘i State LGBTQ+ Commission?
Email the Chairperson: [email protected]

Commission Meetings
Hawai‘i State LGBTQ+ Commission monthly public meetings are normally held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2:30 PM.  Meetings are currently being held in person and on Zoom.  Check the Hawai‘i State Public Meeting Calendar for more information and meeting updates. The meeting notifications with the agenda will be posted at least one (1) week prior to the meeting.

Click here to sign-up for the HI State LGBTQ+ Commission email list and to receive Commission’s meeting notifications.

2024 Meetings

July 31, 2024: Agenda, Recording, Board Packet
August 12, 2024: Agenda, Minutes (No recording), Board Packet
September 25, 2024: Agenda, Recording, Board Packet
October 14, 2024: Agenda, Recording, Board Packet