 Shurberg has been extremely active in community and political organizations over the past twenty years.He was a founding board member, and sits on the steering committee of Progressive Neighbors, a Silver Spring-based political group with a dedication to advancing progressive causes in Montgomery County.He is also Chair of the Legislative Committee for Gender Rights Maryland, an advocacy group focused on aiding "in the advancement, achievement and protection of the civil rights of transpeople through electoral involvement, grassroots organizing, coalition building and direct legislative advocacy."