Kate Maeder

The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA. It operates through three entities focusing on legislation, litigation, leadership development, health disparities, and civic engagement to advance equality for LGBTQ+ people. The organization advocates for pro-equality laws, supports LGBTQ+ political candidates, fights discrimination in courts, and addresses health and social disparities within the community. Equality California mobilizes supporters through email, SMS, events, and partnerships with other organizations. It emphasizes protecting transgender rights, expanding healthcare access, ensuring inclusive education, and promoting social justice. Equality California is a statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization founded in 1999.