January 2024 Newsletter

Note from the Board:

Happy 2024, y’all! We’re grateful for another year with you, and this year, we’re shaking things up. GLASS will now be sending out newsletters, updates, and opportunities through this platform, Substack. Our Substack will also house GLASS Caucus contact information and most information previously found on our website. If you know of a member or prospective member interested in receiving our updates, please direct them to subscribe to our Substack @senateglass.

Events

Now to the fun stuff. GLASS is teaming up with the LBGT CSA to host Happy Hour at Kiki on Thursday, January 25! To ring in the new year with your LGBTQ+ friends and family, make sure to RSVP HERE.

GLASS Board (Re)introductions

New year, same us. The GLASS Board remains dedicated to ushering in new generations of LGBTQ+ U.S. Senate staffers through personal and professional development opportunities.

If you or someone you know in the LGBTQ+ community is interested in connecting with our board members, please email [email protected] to connect. We have an open-door policy and welcome discussions with current and prospective members and staffers to discuss their professional and personal interests in the senate. Below you can find our names, board titles, and senate employee titles to identify the board member that is most relevant for you to connect with.

from left to right, [board title (issue areas)]:

Kevin Chang: Co-Chair, Legislative Assistant (Health Care, Social Security)

Kevin Figueroa: Membership Co-Director, Legislative Aide (Judiciary, Narcotics, Immigration)

Cameron Smith: Communications Director, Military Legislative Assistant (Defense, Foreign Policy, Space)

Abi Jimenez: Events Director, Legislative Correspondent/Grants Director (Appropriations, Economic Development, Labor, Education, Arts and Museums, Puerto Rico)

Jimmy Draper: NA

Paul Hurton: Co-Chair, Executive Assistant (Sergeant at Arms)

Laakea Stone: Membership Co-Director, Legislative Aide and Appropriations Manager (Water, Energy, Environment, Native Issues, Appropriations)

Membership

No pressing updates, but please be on the lookout for an upcoming email with membership renewal in the coming weeks!