Global Influencer. Media. PR. Community Relations

March 12, 2018: The Influencers l Voyager Magazine​

​The BostonVoyager owes a huge debt to the incredible local community of influencers – from fashion bloggers to foodies – who put in countless hours of work uncovering hidden gems throughout New England.


February 20, 2018: 'No Gay? No Way' is wrong message on Amazon HQ2 decisionl CNBC

We know from experience that the path to our full civil rights is uneven, often inviting different, and possibly conflicting, strategies.


February 18, 2018: Commentary: Amazon not using its leverage to help LGBTQ cause l Everett Herald

After all, with great power comes an even greater responsibility - and we helped build them.


February 7, 2018: Amazon’s good LGBTQ record should extend to other states l The Olympian

As Amazon seeks an additional headquarters in the U.S., it’s critical that the $135 billion-dollar digital brand should be fighting for inclusivity and diversity outside of just its own backyard.


January 18, 2018: America: Take A Good, Hard Look at What You’re Doing to Working Mothersl Medium

​Americans may have the edge on Olympic medals, fast food chains and Broadway musicals, but we’re severely lacking in the parental leave department.


October 6, 2017: Sarah Honored by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal l Seattle Gay News

​Distinguished honorees ranged from a local high school student making waves for her work in environmental initiatives (Jamie Margolin) and Chair of the Urban Native Education Alliance Sarah Sense-Wilson to the award-winning publisher of The Seattle Lesbian (Sarah Toce). 


October 5, 2017: Stop Expecting Queer Parents to Educate You l ParentMap

​No one ever said parenting was easy, but being a queer parent presents its own set of challenges.


October 3, 2017: Parenting While Queer – Conversations with LGBTQ Parents About Identity and Family l The Evergrey

​This event is bringing together parents from across the LGBTQ spectrum to share about their home lives - from navigating inquiries from curious strangers, to adventures in explaining how babies are made, to everyday tasks of teething and curfew negotiations.


July 21, 2017: ​Cuts to Planned Parenthood a Scary Prospect for Some LGBTQ Patients l NBC News

​Aside from the challenges of finding medical providers who can address their needs, LGBTQ people and those living with HIV would be among the millionswho would become uninsured as a result of a potential ACA repeal. 


June 12, 2017: Rally In Seattle To Honor Pulse Nightclub Victims On 1 Year Anniversary l Patch

The memorial at Cal Anderson Park is hosted by The Seattle Lesbian's Sarah Toce, Seattle Gay Scene's Michael Strangeways, Seattle Gay News' George Bakan , Seattle Pride's Melissa Celia Garcia, and The Mac McGregor Campaign.


May 26, 2017: Out & Equal NW Regional Summit l Out & Equal

Sarah will moderate the Youth Leadership Development panel at the 2017 Out & Equal NW Regional Summit on Friday, June 16, 2017.


May 19, 2017: Port of Seattle Pride Week Luncheon l Port of Seattle
Sarah will be the guest speaker at the Port of Seattle Pride Luncheon on Thursday, June 22, 2017.


May 16, 2017: Sarah Recognized by Curve Magazine for Media & Publishing l Curve

Curve Magazine honored Sarah on The Pride List 2017!


May 7, 2017: International Family Equality Day at Marination l Family Equality Council

​​Join Western Region Advisory Council members Sarah Toce & Jennifer Jimenez to eat, drink, relax, and enjoy your time with your modern families – while meeting some new friends during this sixth annual celebration!


April 25, 2017: Rights and Resistance - Lessons from the Frontlines l OutRight Action International

Please join Sarah as she co-hosts this year's edition of TalkStory featuring Executive Director of OutRight Action International, Jessica Stern, and Nigerian LGBTIQ Activist, Michael Ighodaro.


April 22, 2017: Bellevue College Power of One Conference l Bellevue College
​Sarah joined students at Bellevue College April 22, 2017 to discuss journalism in the time of Trump.


April 21, 2017: Conversation with Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) l Rep. Adam Smith
​"During the District Work Period," I had the opportunity to sit down with The Seattle Lesbian Founder and Publisher Sarah Toce. The Seattle area is incredibly fortunate to have voices like Sarah's leading discussions and advocacy for our LGBTQ community," Rep. Adam Smith wrote.


March 23, 2017: Sarah to Speak at JBLM for Women's History Month l JBLM

Sarah will join servicemembers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord to give the keynote for their annual Women's History Month celebration.


March 16, 2017: Someone Thought Susan Was Tig Notaro at the LA Impact Awards l Queer Mamas*

We worked the red carpet and met Sarah Toce of The Seattle Lesbian and Kersh Branz of Queer Mamas*. We also saw tons of celebrities like Sarah Paulson of American Horror Story, Kim Kardashian, and Julie Bowen of Modern Family.


March 08, 2017: Impact Awards: Countdown to the Red Carpet l Queer Mamas*
I'm flying down to LA this weekend to cover the red carpet with my friends Brandy & Sarah from The Next Family and The Seattle Lesbian! Together we'll be interviewing comedienne Tig Notaro, Modern Family's Julie Bowen, Transparent's Alexandra Billings, and Sarah Paulson.