Public Policy Responses
Our Public Policy Committee works with counselors, state branches, other divisions, and the American Counseling Association to provide responses to Human Rights violations and make members aware what actions they can take to help.
Members of the Public Policy Committee
2022-2023
SAIGE Public Policy Committee Chairperson, Gene Dockery.
Members: Leo Khan-Synder, Brandon Tomlinson, Lyds Sherman, Tara Hill.
Examples of Recent Statements & Testimonies:
Conversion Therapy Testimony of Gerard Lawson, President of the American Counseling Association
Copy of OCA + SAIGEO HB 151 Testimony
Copy of OCA HB 454 Testimony 2.0
Resources for Addressing Anti-LGBTGEQIAP+ Legislation:
Addressing Anti-LGBTGEQIAP+ Legislation Practical Applications for Legislative Advocacy
Contact the Public Policy Committee
If you would like to request a formal response from SAIGE on a human rights issue or event, or be involved in the committee, please contact us!