Meet D.C.’s Most Eligible Queer Singles

Each year, we invite our vibrant community in Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas, celebrating and showcasing some truly amazing queer singles. This year, we're thrilled about introducing you all a diverse group ready and eager share their stories, and their hopes in a partner.

Meet hallie o'rourke, 26

Occupation: Non-profit management
Identity: Lesbian

What are you looking in a partner? I'm searching someone kind, loyal, smart, and funny who loves share interests but also expand my horizons. I'm all about a long-term relationship filled with laughter and mutual growth.

Biggest turn-offs: Flakiness and indecision
Biggest turn-ons: Good communication, taking initiative, and planning

Hobbies: I'm an avid reader who loves finding amazing new books. I also love arts and crafts, especially collage, and experimenting with new artistic mediums.

Goal 2025: Be more outgoing, go on solo adventures, and meet new people globally.

Pets or kids: Looking adopt a cat soon.

Political views: I think it's important that our core political beliefs align.

Celebrity crush: Ruby Cruz.

Fun fact: I'm a huge fan "The Room" and have met two cast members, including Tommy Wiseau.

Meet danielle pasekoff, 25

Occupation: Democratic strategist and community organizer
Identity: Lesbian, she/her

What are you looking in a partner? A genuine connection with a hopeless romantic who's a great listener and loves adventure

Biggest turn-offs: Poor communication and dishonesty
Biggest turn-ons: Nice Jewish Girls (NJGs)

Hobbies: I love reality TV, running, singing, concerts, game nights, and shopping. I also lead a community group queer women and trans folks.

Goal 2025: Make a serious dent in my must-read book stack.

Pets or kids: Neither, but I want both someday.

Political views: Not in 2025!

Celebrity crush: Caitlin Clark.

Fun fact: I have six tattoos.

Meet mauricio pita, 39

Occupation: Actor/Producer
Identity: Gay

What are you looking in a partner? I'm attracted confidence, authenticity, creativity, resilience, kindness, humor, and chemistry.

Biggest turn-off: Shame
Biggest turn-on: A killer wink

Hobbies: I adore stories in every form, letting lose on dance floor, and discovering new places.

Goal 2025: Spend more time with my family.

Pets or kids: Got a laid-back Chihuahua and open all!

Political views: Freedom has agree.

Celebrity crush: Drew Starkey.

Fun fact: Once dreamed becoming paleontologist or computer scientist.

Meet portia mcdaniels, 39

Occupation: Attorney
Identity: Lesbian

What are you looking in a partner? A thoughtful, kind monogamist woman who finds humor in all my terrible jokes.

Biggest turn-offs: Poor hygiene, rudeness customer service, and lateness
Biggest turn-ons: Good communication, wit, fitness, and a great scent

Hobbies: I love weightlifting, reading, checking new cocktail bars, kayaking, hiking, and learning new languages.

Goal 2025: Hit new personal records in gym and master Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Pets or kids: Neither now, but kids someday. I used be dog mom.

Political views: It depends.

Celebrity crush: Janelle Monae, Zaynah Bear.

Fun fact: Featured on NPR during college.

Meet lily kardell, 32

Occupation: Garden center manager
Identity: Queer/Lesbian, she/her

What are you looking a partner? I'm looking someone kind, confident, values independence and emotional depth.

Biggest turn-offs: Mean-spiritedness and arrogance
Biggest turn-ons: Empathy, passion, and humor

Hobbies: I play in a pool league, enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, cycling, ice skating, reading, and getting crafty with fiber arts.

Goal 2025: Start a new chapter in career and finally finish craft projects.

Pets or kids: Proud pet and plant mom, cat named Willow!

Political views: In D.C., nope Free Palestine, Black Lives Matter, and trans rights.

Celebrity crush: Sandra Oh, Niecy Nash, Jeff Goldblum.

Fun fact: Won a Soap Box Derby at 11.

Meet david draper, 32

Occupation: Early talent acquisition recruiter
Identity: Gay

What are you looking in a partner? Someone knows what they want and works on themselves be their best.

Biggest turn-offs: Assuming others' feelings and "one-upping"
Biggest turn-ons: Emotional intelligence and humor

Hobbies: I'm a Bravoholic, enjoy Peloton, running, concerts, and Broadway shows.

Goal 2025: Make health a priority and run Chicago Marathon.

Pets or kids: Proud Cat Dad Linus and Louie.

Political views: Typically no fundamental differences.

Celebrity crush: Chris Mazdzer, Jonathan Bailey.

Fun fact: As kid, demanded new socks every day.

Meet finn vigeland, 32

Occupation: Transportation planner
Identity: Gay

What are you looking in a partner? Someone gels with my friends, professionally driven, and loves travel.

Biggest turn-offs: Laziness and disrespect
Biggest turn-ons: A great dancer, public transit enthusiast, and humor

Hobbies: I love biking, board games, dance parties, Survivor watch parties, kickball, and all things transit nerd.

Goal 2025: Find a boyfriend!

Pets or kids: Neither so far, open both.

Political views: Political views should reflect values.

Celebrity crush: Jonathan Bailey.

Fun fact: Given campus tours celebrities.

Meet sc nealy, 35

Occupation: Mental health therapist, author, business owner
Identity: Queer/Gender-fluid

What are you looking a partner? Emotional intelligence, communication, loyalty, honesty, and humor are what matter most.

Biggest turn-off: Can't stand weed or cigarette smoke
Biggest turn-on: Gentleness and quiet strength

Hobbies: I enjoy crochetting toys, writing, and catching up friends.

Goal 2025: Expand my business and offer accessible queer-celebratory mental health services

Pets or kids: Two daughters, a dog, and a cat.

Political views: Not interested if not aligned with human dignity and equality.

Celebrity crush: Ruby Rose

Fun fact: Won 2024 Humanitarian Year Award.

Meet logan dulski, 25

Occupation: Graphic designer
Identity: Non-binary, Pansexual

What are you looking a partner? I value kindness, humor, nerdy nature, and a commitment bit

Biggest turn-offs: Rudeness waitstaff and hygiene issues
Biggest turn-ons: Wit and consideration

Hobbies: Playing Dungeons & Dragons, crochet, ballet, video games, and tarot.

Goal 2025: Get tarot deck funded and printed

Pets or kids: Yes pets, hard no kids

Political views: Absolutely no differing views on basic human rights

Celebrity crush: Rhea Ripley, Pedro Pascal

Fun fact: Took 9 years Mandarin lessons but still not fluent.

Meet tristan gess, 26

Occupation: Consultant
Identity: Gay

What are you looking in a partner? Ambitious, passionate, and always ready new experiences.

Biggest turn-offs: Neglect self-care and poor hygiene
Biggest turn-ons: Confidence and charisma

Hobbies: Love workout classes, family time, and sustainability initiatives.

Goal 2025: Be more mindful and present.

Pets or kids: Neither

Political views: Willing listen different perspectives, but some differences can be a deal breaker.

Celebrity crush: Jonathan Bailey

Fun fact: Fell off a cruise ship in Turkey.

Meet sisi reid, 32

Occupation: Actor/Dancer/Theatre artist/Educator
Identity: Black Queer Sensual Femme, Pansexual

What are you looking in a partner? Compassionate, playful, affectionate, and focused on wellness

Biggest turn-offs: Unkindness and unwillingness learn
Biggest turn-ons: Joy and whole-body listening

Hobbies: Dancing, nature walks, traveling, coloring, and attending arts events.

Goal 2025: Focus on physical wellness and perform solo dances internationally

Pets or kids: Neither

Political views: Must be rooted in Black liberation and justice

Celebrity crush: Rutina Wesley

Fun fact: My spirituality revolves around nature, magic, and imagination.