Welcome to the Gender, Sexuality, and Inclusion Lab! We’re a group of researchers who care about issues facing people who are marginalized due to their gender or sexuality. We use mixed methods, including surveys, experiments, and interviews, to understand people’s experiences and needs and to test interventions that can improve understanding, health, and well-being. To learn about us, our projects, and how you can get involved, keep reading!
Our Team
Our team is led by Dr. Traci Gillig, an Assistant Professor in the WSU Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, and includes graduate and undergraduate students as well as others who are interested in scholarly research. Current team members are: CJ Janssen (WSU Murrow master’s student), Ron Price (WSU Murrow doctoral student), Axis Zarcone (WSU Murrow master’s student), Oaklen Warren (WSU undergraduate student), and Zak Moreno (WSU Vet Med staff).
Our Research
Our team is leading the first comprehensive statewide survey of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians. Please visit walgbtqsurvey.com for more information.

For additional work, please see the recent publications here.