Our Story
Who is GLSEN Upstate New York?
GLSEN Upstate New York is a non-profit all-volunteer GLSEN chapter dedicated to creating and maintaining safe, equitable, inclusive schools for all students, faculty, and staff regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression.
Together with GLSEN National, we work to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. We strive to transform our nation's schools into the safe and affirming environment all youth deserve.
Our chapter was officially chartered with GLSEN National on November 6, 1997. We are led by an all-volunteer board of directors who live locally and moderate a variety of activities and programs for youth and educators.