ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The new Executive Director for the Governor’s Advisory Commission on LGBTQ Affairs is no stranger to the Lehigh Valley.
Ashleigh Strange was appointed the Executive Director earlier this month, and currently lives in Allentown with their partner, Chloe, confirms the Governor’s Office.
The Governor’s Advisory Commissions make recommendations to the Governor on policies and legislation that impact the Commonwealth and help ensure the communities they represent have a voice in state government, a press release explains of the role.
“It’s an honor to work alongside such passionate commissioners who strive to build a Commonwealth where everyone can thrive,” said Ashleigh. “The Governor’s Advisory Commission on LGBTQ Affairs acts as a conduit between the LGBTQ community and our state government — and I am proud to be serving as Executive Director. Together, we will continue working to ensure that all Pennsylvanians have a seat at the table and can see themselves and their stories reflected in state government.”
Ashleigh previously worked as Communications Director for Pennsylvania Stands Up and Make the Road Pennsylvania. They graduated in 2016 from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.
They serve as Board Chair on the PA Stands Up Institute board and Vice-Chair of the Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates Board.
Ashleigh also writes they live with a cat named Nike and several failing plants.
