“The LGBTQIA+ community inspires me because of its constant push for equal rights for all. It is our community that highlights the need to value a person for who he/she/they truly is/are.”

"The goal should always be to elevate the issues of those at the fringes of society, particularly those who continue to be minorities even if they already belonged to minority groups."

“None of us will be truly developed when some of us are left behind. And – particular to the LGBTQIA+ community – this starts with seeing us; and then including us in existing development efforts.”