She Fest is a woman-centered event that celebrates and supports the talents and contributions of women while fostering meaningful connections within and between the LGBT and larger San Diego communities.
When: Saturday, July 9, 2022 @ TBA
Where: TBA
WHO WE ARE:
We are a volunteer committee of LGBTQ+ women and non-binary folks centering the diverse experiences of LGBTQ+ women and people who feel at home with “she.” Together, we foster community connections for San Diego’s LGBTQ+ women and intentional allies; we combat homophobia, transphobia, and the patriarchy; and, we highlight and celebrate the spectrum of “she.” We are explicitly inclusive and affirming of trans women and non-binary folks.
HOW WE MANIFEST:
We host empowering and accessible workshops; design events and content that uplifts LGBTQ+ women entrepreneurs and entertainers; build opportunities to connect LGBTQ+ small businesses to their audiences; and facilitate social events that bring people together. Our year-round efforts culminate in an annual flagship event that brings over 1,000 LGBTQ+ women and allies together to kick off San Diego’s Pride week in July.
ALLYSHIP:
We welcome allies who want to celebrate the diverse experiences of women and non-binary folks by amplifying our voices and centering our experiences.
LGBTQ+ women and non-binary volunteer committee centering the diverse experiences of LGBTQ+ women and anyone at home with “she.”
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Stacy Sakamoto, she/her/hers – Chair
A.D. Weller, they/she/he (anything used respectfully) – Director of Special Projects
Bleu Ford, she/her/hers – Operations Director
Flavia Waisbich, she/her/hers – Director of Special Projects
Gaia Croston, she/her/hers – Education and Enrichment Director
Gini Mann-Diebert, she/her/hers – Engagement Director
Shiloh Tamir, they/them/theirs – Assistant Director of Operations
Trish Tucker, she/her/hers – Director of Special Projects
Cassie Cooties (they/them/theirs) – Entertainment Director
To volunteer with She Fest, email [email protected]
Help She Fest expand and continue to foster community and support for LGBTQ+ women in San Diego by donating. 100% of your donation will go to She Fest and its events and programs.
If you have group photos of the previous She Fest Committees, please share them with [email protected] — thank you!
ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
Acknowledging our past includes recognizing that we are on stolen land. Our annual flagship event and many of us who organize our events occupy stolen land that was never ceded by the Kumeyaay people. The Kumeyaay people were forcibly removed through violence and atrocious human rights violations, and face disproportionate disparities that persist today. We urge folks to join us in learning more about Kumeyaay history, to join and follow the efforts of the Kumeyaay Defense Against the Wall, and take steps to stand in solidarity with Indigenous-led groups.
Click below for She Fest’s resources on Anti-Racism work. Learn more below.
