Erik Larson, the Deputy Director of LGBT Affairs for the City of Philadelphia, talks at IASSIST 2023

Erik Larson, the Deputy Director of LGBT Affairs for the City of Philadelphia, talks about his journey at IASSIST 2023.

In this role, Erik has successfully advocated for the collection of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) data among the city’s 30,000+ member workforce. As a result of this initiative, he has worked alongside the Mayor’s Policy team to develop comprehensive guidelines for supporting members of the city’s workforce who are transitioning on the job.

As the City of Philadelphia continues to make history as a progressive leader for our LGBTQ+ communities, and as anti-LGB and trans legislation has reached an all-time high in recent years, the city is proud to use data to inform its policies and practices in creating more inclusive, supportive, and safer spaces for LGBTQ+ people.