Capital Pride Chair Anna Jinkerson Resigns From Board

# What happened

Jinkerson confirmed the letter's authenticity to Metro Weekly and told the outlet that she sees the resignation as a pause: "This is me just kind of stepping back to go forward." She emphasized she is not leaving the community.

# Why she is leaving

In her resignation letter, Jinkerson attributed her decision to internal divisions within the board. She wrote that entering leadership amid longstanding dynamics and alliances made the chair role difficult when those relationships sometimes appeared stronger than shared commitment to Capital Pride's mission and future. She did not name specific people or detail the alliances she referenced.

# What she says she accomplished

Jinkerson detailed specific areas she worked on during her chairmanship:

• Advocating for sexual harassment training for volunteer leaders and staff.
• Supporting staff and volunteers when concerns were raised.
• Engaging with community leaders.
• Helping lay groundwork she called "a more sustainable future" for the organization.

# Pride leadership responded

Bos praised Jinkerson's contributions during a period of recovery and transition, citing her involvement as the organization rebuilt after the COVID-19 pandemic, its partnership with the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center, and Capital Pride's hosting of WorldPride in 2025. He also pointed to the broader political and financial pressures facing nonprofits that serve the LGBTQ community and thanked Jinkerson for her support during those challenges.

Bos said he expects to remain friends with Jinkerson and hopes she will continue supporting Capital Pride and the wider community in other ways.

# Outstanding issues and context

Media coverage connected to the resignation also highlights ongoing concerns about organizational culture. A former board member who resigned earlier in the year over what she characterized as the board's failure to address instances of sexual misconduct reiterated her allegation and expressed skepticism that leadership changes would resolve deeper issues. That comment signals that questions about how Capital Pride handles misconduct and internal accountability remain active in public discussions.

# What happens next

Capital Pride will hold elections for new board officers in October. The immediate priorities for the board will include filling leadership roles and addressing the internal dynamics Jinkerson cited, as well as the public concerns about how the organization manages allegations and ensures safety for staff, volunteers, and the community.

Taken together, Jinkerson's resignation closes one chapter of volunteer leadership while leaving open unresolved governance and culture questions the board will need to address in coming weeks.