Liz Margolies LCSW

Liz Margolies, LCSW, is Founder of the National LGBT Cancer Network. She has served the LGBT community for 25 years as a psychotherapist, political activist and volunteer before becoming the executive director of the National LGBT Cancer Network.

Before founding the National LGBT Cancer Network, Liz was the original Coordinator of The Lesbian Cancer Initiative, the first program in NYC devoted exclusively to the needs of lesbians, bisexual women and transgender men and women with cancer. She both developed and directed the program, providing individual counseling, support groups, community outreach and training, advocacy, referrals and large public educational forums.

In addition to her cancer and training work, Liz has maintained a private practice in psychotherapy in NYC for over 30 years, specializing in cancer, trauma, loss, sexuality and fertility. In 2014, Liz was chosen as one of the OUT100 for her work in the LGBT community. In 2020, Liz stepped down from her position as Executive Director but maintains a close relationship with the Network.