Our team

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dedicated to our mission. dedicated to our youth.

We believe that LGBTQ+ youth thrive when connected to diverse adult role models. Our team is comprised of full and part-time staff, contracted partners, volunteers, and a Board of Directors.

LGBTQ+ Adult role models

Staff

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Eli Lavin – he/him

Program Coordinator 

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Lily Pearl - she/her

Program and Education Manager

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Lucy Sweeney – she/her

Director of Individual Giving and Engagement

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Mel Pace – they/them

Executive Director

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Sam Jean – she/her

Communications and Outreach Manager

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Sarah – they/them

Events and Operations Manager

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Adult Advisors & Peer Leaders

Board of directors

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  • Ashley Seeley (she/her) – Board Chair
  • Jonathan Matsui (he/him) – Board Vice Chair
  • Dennis Hicks (he/him) – Board Clerk
  • Eric Boudreau (he/him) – Treasurer
  • Brandon Adams (he/him)
  • Lindsey Caliga (she/her)
  • Octavio González (he/él)
  • Louise McCarthy (she/her)
  • Celia Harrison (she/her)
  • Nick Riley (he/him)
  • Rigoria E. Tejada (they/she/elle)
  • Maggie Mercadante (she/they) - Youth Board Member
  • Michael Chang (he/him) - Youth Board Member
  • Katherine S. Kaufmann (she/her) – Director Emerita
  • Anne Terhune (she/her) – Director Emerita