Fresno Advocate Robin McGehee Named to 2026 Out100
The Central Valley organizer and nonprofit founder earns recognition on the annual national list.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in LGBTQ+
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Robin McGehee, a Fresno-based advocate and founder of Together Across America, was named to the 2026 Out100 list in October 2026. She was notified of the honor in September 2026.
Why it matters
The Out100 list highlights prominent figures in the LGBTQ+ community whose grassroots efforts foster unity and visibility. McGehee's inclusion reflects her ongoing impact through national organizing.
The Out100 list serves as an annual compilation of influential LGBTQ+ leaders. This selection comes two years after McGehee appeared in the 2024 ABC documentary series Our America: Who I Am Meant to Be.
The players
Robin McGehee
A Fresno-based activist and the founder of the nonprofit organization Together Across America who previously served as the first LGBTQ+ liaison for the city of Fresno.
Together Across America
A nonprofit organization that coordinates grassroots events across the United States to promote community unity.
The details
McGehee serves as the founder of the nonprofit Together Across America, which coordinates grassroots events in states including Missouri, Oklahoma, and California. She previously broke ground in her home city by serving as the first LGBTQ+ liaison for Fresno.
Timeline
In 2024, McGehee appeared on the ABC series Our America: Who I Am Meant to Be.
McGehee received notification of her Out100 selection in September 2026.
The 2026 Out100 list was officially published in October 2026.
Culture Shift
The inclusion of McGehee in the Out100 list follows a long-standing tradition of recognizing influential activists in national media. This shift highlights a growing focus on regional grassroots organizers who facilitate community-building efforts outside of major coastal hubs.
For residents of Fresno, this recognition brings national attention to local advocacy efforts and the work of community leaders. It serves as a reminder of the evolving role of municipal liaisons in bridging gaps between local government and diverse resident groups.
The takeaway
Advocacy often starts at the municipal level, demonstrating that local leadership can lead to significant national recognition. Readers interested in community organizing can look toward McGehee's nonprofit model as an example of cross-state unity building.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in the community at Fresno LGBTQ+.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC30 Fresno.
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