trust / trʌst / n.
1. firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something
Political Advisors
Masen Davis
Masen Davis
Masen Davis
Masen is an internationally recognized leader in the LGBTQ movement and serves as Interim Executive Director at Transgender Europe.
LGBTQ Hero: Tim Sweeney
Kevin Hager
Masen Davis
Masen Davis
Kevin advises philanthropists and social entrepreneurs on social impact strategy. He is the President of Hager Advisors.
LGBTQ Hero: Barbara Gittings
Marisa Lee
Masen Davis
Zakiya J. Lord
Marisa is a former Obama Administration official and current president of Beacon Advisors, a mission-driven consulting firm.
LGBTQ Hero: Her Uncle Ruben
Zakiya J. Lord
Chris Cormier Maggiano
Zakiya J. Lord
Zakiya is a former clinical therapist, turned development professional, who has worked to mobilize resources locally and internationally. LGBTQ Hero: Audre Lorde
Chris Cormier Maggiano
Chris Cormier Maggiano
Chris Cormier Maggiano
As President and Founder of Cormier & Co., Chris advises clients on policy, political, and philanthropic strategy.
LGBTQ Hero: Carmen Vázquez
Jason McGill
Chris Cormier Maggiano
Chris Cormier Maggiano
Jason has worked in philanthropy at a national and international level, most recently as the Arcus Foundation co-executive director.
LGBTQ Hero: Bishop Yvette Flunder
Anthony Mercurio
Anthony Mercurio
Anthony Mercurio
Anthony is a donor advisor and Democratic strategist who served as the finance director for Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaign.
LGBTQ Hero: Bayard Rustin
Harris Parnell
Anthony Mercurio
Anthony Mercurio
Harris is a donor advisor and organizer who works nationally to advance progressive causes and win elections.
LGBTQ Hero: Mary Bonauto
Juan Rangel
Anthony Mercurio
Wendi Wallace
Juan is a former Hill staffer who serves as a Federal Lobbyist at the National Education Association in Washington, DC.
LGBTQ Hero: Frida Kahlo
Wendi Wallace
Wendi Wallace
Wendi Wallace
Wendi is the Deputy Executive Director for the Democratic Governors Association and has a long history of working with progressive orgs.
LGBTQ hero: Bayard Rustin
Shawn Werner
Wendi Wallace
Shawn Werner
Shawn is the Regional Director, State & Local Campaigns at EMILY's List and worked at several LGBTQ organizations.
LGBTQ Hero: Toni Atkins
FAQs
Who started The Q Trust? Who compiles the Slate?
The Q Trust was launched in May 2020 by a group of political advisors in consultation with major donors, all in a volunteer capacity. Collectively, we had decades of experience running campaigns, developing innovative political strategy, and building donor networks.
Why these ten states? How are you prioritizing them?
All of the states selected were rated by the Movement Advancement Project as low or negative equality, meaning that LGBTQ people living there have fewer protections and opportunities. We selected our target states based on electoral and legislative opportunities, existing infrastructure, and the capacity and need for political resources.
Did you work with any other partner organizations?
In addition to our statewide partners, we have previously engaged with the Victory Fund, EMILY’s List, GiveGreen, LPAC, and HRC, among others to align our efforts and find opportunities for collaboration.
What happens now?
In 2026, The Q Trust folded its donor network into Oath, which now curates and manages the slate of recommended candidates and organizations that continue this work.
How can I continue to support LGBTQ-focused candidates and campaigns?
Please visit our partners at Oath.
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