Our Team

We are a passionate and dedicated team committed to uplifting and empowering the LGBTQ+ community. From advocacy and outreach to wellness and support services, our team works tirelessly to create safe spaces, provide essential resources, and drive meaningful change. Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive future for all.

Dr. Chris Balthazar

(He/Him)
Executive Director

Leadership

DeMario Adams

(He/Him)
Director of Outreach and Engagement

Devin Hanley

(He/Him)
Associate Director of Development

Hannah Pewee

(She/Her)
Associate Director of Communications

Paulo Colby

(Pronouns: Anything Respectful)
Director of Operations

Reyna Ortiz

(She/Her)
Director of Programs

Trina Tounjian

(She/Her)
Associate Director of Evaluation

Staff

Allante Body

(She/Her)
Certified Medical Assistant, Prevention Adherence Coordinator

Aliyah Mason

(She/Her)
Empowerment Coordinator

Annie Smith

(She/Her)
Office Manager

Drew Grace

(He/Him)
Social Program Coordinator

Emily Aguilar

(She/Her)
Outreach Worker

Feliciana Melendez

(She/Her)
Healthcare and Benefits Navigator

Isaiah Gonzalez

(He/Him)
Ryan White Case Manager

Jaliyah Armstrong

(She/Her)
Program Assistant

Kortez Davis

(He/Him)
Program Assistant

Sabrina Frye

(She/Her)
Gender-Based Violence Coordinator, Licensed Phlebotomist, HIV Tester, Crisis Prevention Instructor

Skai Underwood

(She/Her)
Youth Engagement Specialist

Board Members

Brandon Jordan

(He/Him)
Co-Chair

Jim Pickett

(Pronouns: Anything Respectful)
Co-Chair

Amanda Sadowski

(She/Her)

Emmanuel Garcia

(He/Him)

James Sims III

(He/Him)

Maya Green, MD, MPH

(She/Her)

Timothy Jackson

(He/Him)

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