WE ARE THE

QUEER LIBERATION NETWORK

MISSION

Empowering queer and trans individuals to thrive by providing inclusive support, resources, and advocacy.

VISION

We envision a society where all LGBTQIA2+ individuals are celebrated, supported, and empowered to live authentically, free from oppression and discrimination.

VALUES

Community

Liberation

Empowerment

Education

Creativity

“With queer and trans people facing attacks, oppression, and personal hardship across the country, it’s up to all of us to give them a reason to keep going, keep fighting, and a path to the life they deserve.”

— Garrett. R. Chase, Executive Director

MEET THE TEAM

  • Garrett R. Chase

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | he/him

    Garrett R. Chase is the high-energy, sleep-deprived Founder and Executive Director of Queer Liberation Network. With a background in strategic communications, nonprofit development, and advocacy, he’s been in the thick of nearly every major social justice fight of the last decade — defending clients from extremists at abortion clinics, pushing back at the Capitol, and now, empowering queer and trans folks with the resources they need to thrive. In his free time, he’s probably hosting a chaotic cocktail party, hiking with his partner and their disabled dachshund-mix Georgia, or tearing through another queer book—if you need a rec, he’s your guy.

  • Aaron H. Aceves

    BOARD CHAIR | he/him

    Aaron H. Aceves is a bisexual, Mexican-American writer and activist from East L.A., whose debut novel This Is Why They Hate Us was named a Best Young Adult Book of 2022 by Kirkus Reviews. A Harvard and Columbia graduate, Aaron blends literary excellence with passionate advocacy, using his platform to amplify Palestinian voices, uplift LGBTQIA2+ communities, and fight for justice. As Chair and a founding board member of QLN, he has leveraged his deep ties to the literary world to raise over $80,000 to date through the Lit for Queer Liberation annual virtual auction. In his downtime, Aaron enjoys karaoke, drag shows, and relaxing with his cat, Echo.

  • Jeremy Greenwood

    BOARD VICE CHAIR | they/them

    Jeremy Greenwood, a community organizer and enthusiast of Austin’s grassroots creative scene, supports QLN’s operations in Texas as the Board Secretary. By day, Jeremy works behind-the-scenes printing merch for progressive causes. By night, they raise funds for direct and mutual aid organizations and build lasting, meaningful community connections. They’re QLN’s friendly face in Austin throughout the year. When they’re not putting everyone to shame at the neighborhood skating rink, they’re usually playing card games with friends and watching movies at the local indie theaters (shoutout to our friends at Hyperreal Film Club!).

OUR STORY

Queer Liberation Network (QLN) was born from a deeply personal truth: the experience of surviving without a financial safety net after coming out to a homophobic family. What began as Queer Youth ATX—a grassroots direct aid effort for queer and trans young people—has grown into a broader movement for economic support of queer creatives and community care. At QLN, we believe that financial liberation is foundational to queer liberation. That’s why we provide direct support to LGBTQIA2+ creatives facing financial barriers and institutional obstacles. In a time when queer and trans people are under attack across the country, the most powerful form of solidarity is mutual aid. Together, we’re building a future where every queer and trans creative has the resources not just to survive, but to thrive.