About Us
PFLAG Mission Statement
To create a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them through:
SUPPORT – to cope with an adverse society.
EDUCATION – to enlighten an ill-informed public.
ADVOCACY – to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights.
PFLAG Values Statements
- Leadership: PFLAG believes in the responsibility of leading by example. As leaders, we commit to listening, supporting and responding to build and grow trusting relationships with all. We work together to fulfill our shared vision of full inclusion and legal equality.
- Diversity & Inclusion: PFLAG believes that diversity can only be gained through mutual respect and trust. We actively work to build inclusive and respectful relationships with all, through a commitment to listening, learning and engaging with diverse communities.
- Community Engagement: PFLAG believes that we are measured by our words and actions. In our communities, we empower ourselves to reach out in coalition and partnership to advocate for change toward full inclusion and legal equality.
- Lifelong Learning: PFLAG believes learning is the key to positive change and inclusion. We engage in continual learning for ourselves and provide ongoing learning opportunities to broaden understanding to overcome misinformation and bias.
Steering Committee
PFLAG Columbia-Howard County is an all-volunteer organization supporting people in Howard and Baltimore Counties

JoAnne W. - Interim President

Suzi G. - Support Group Facilitator

Ajama - Vice President

Luis M. - Treasurer

Judy S. - Secretary

Yuri A. - Support Group Facilitator

Bea C. - Support Group Facilitator
General Information
Chapter Contacts
Mid-Atlantic States Director: Shaun Connors | sconnors@pflag.org
President: JoAnne W. | joanne.pflagmd@gmail.com
Vice President: Ajamu| ajamupflag@gmail.com
Treasurer: Luis M. |medina.luis@pflaghoco.org
Secretary Judy S. | info@pflaghoco.org