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.

BOARD CHAIR | they/them

Les Del Fuego, QLN’s Board Chair, is a graphic designer and marketing professional by trade, with a passion for community building. They leverage their skills to raise awareness about QLN and the individuals we support. As a Co-Creator of Gays with Clay, a popular hands-on pottery series originally launched in Austin, Les helps participants create art, blending hand-built pottery with community care. Their other work includes a striking 52-foot trans flag mural at Scissor Sisters Salon, created with their partner Taryn Wood as a bold symbol of inclusion. Les brings that same spirit of visibility to all they do, both professionally and in community.

BOARD VICE 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 Vice 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.

BOARD SECRETARY | 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!).