Nondiscrimination Study Subcommittee

Winston-Salem Human Relations Commission

Nondiscrimination Study Subcommittee



The Nondiscrimination Study Subcommittee is an ad hoc sub-committee of the City of Winston-Salem Human Relations Commission. Its goal is to advise the HRC and City Council on critical issues and opportunities facing the LGBTQIA+ community and recommend policies and procedures that will advance social and economic equality for the LGBTQIA+ community. At the end of an 18-month period, the committee will issue a final report with recommendations and suggested action plans. 


Requirements of Committee Members: 

  • Be a member of the LGBTQIA+ community
  • Reside in Winston-Salem
  • Commit to attending at least 75% of regularly scheduled monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month at 4 PM.

The selected members of the Human Relations Commission Nondiscrimination Study Subcommittee are:
Leigh Benfield
Amaris Carr
Clint Cedillo
Jake Gellar-Goad
Jerry Morin
D'Andre Winston
Mir Yarfitz