LGBTQIA+ Caucus
Eligibility: Any active or associate GFOA member.
The mission of the GFOA LGBTQIA+ Caucus is to stand for the equitable representation and participation of LGBTQIA+ financial professionals in the financial management of governments in the United States and Canada. This mission will be accomplished by publicly highlighting the governmental contributions of LGBTQIA+ financial management professionals; educating the public and the financial management profession about LGBTQIA+ people; and advocating for the equality of opportunity for LGBTQIA+ financial management professionals to participate in and contribute to governments in the United States and Canada.
This Affinity Group is a free member benefit with no additional fees or volunteer requirements. As a member, you’ll gain access to exclusive networking events, webinars, and an online Community forum to connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships with your peers.
GFOA Staff Contacts:
LGBTQIA+ Member Spotlight
Austin Mason-Joyner is assistant finance director for the City of Dallas, Oregon.
LGBTQIA+ Caucus Registration
The LGBTQIA+ Caucus is open to any active or associate GFOA member.
LGBTQIA+ Caucus By-Laws
The LGBTQIA+ Caucus By-Laws were adopted on May 22, 2023, at GFOA's 117th Annual Conference.
LGBTQIA+ Caucus CPFO Scholarship
GFOA offers a limited number of scholarships ($1,200/2 years value) to LGBTQIA+ Caucus members to participate in GFOA's Certified Public Finance Officers (CPFO) Program. Applications are currently closed and will reopen in Fall 2025.
LGBTQIA+ Caucus Member Community
The LGBTQIA+ Caucus Member Community is a place for members to get updates on caucus activities, post discussions, share documents, and more.
LGBTQIA+ Caucus Leadership
Matt Lentz, Chair
CFO, Esperanza, Pennsylvania
Tanner Coursey, Vice Chair
Senior Management Analyst, City of Arlington, Texas
Sonja Corley-Brown, Secretary
Accounting and Finance Manager, State Fiscal Accountability Authority, South Carolina