The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center https://thedccenter.org Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:48:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://thedccenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-FY23_DCC_LOGO_FINAL_DC_UNITED_FINAL-32x32.jpg The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center https://thedccenter.org 32 32 Meet the Intern: Olivia https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-intern-olivia/ https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-intern-olivia/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:48:38 +0000 https://thedccenter.org/?p=30200 Read more]]> Welcome Olivia (She/Her) to the DC Center! You can meet Olivia at the DC Center on weekdays. She is looking forward to promoting the importance of mental health awareness and providing resources to the community.

Birthdate, Astro Sign

August 22, Leo

Where are you originally from? 

I am from Wyoming and was raised Palm Springs, CA

Why did you start working at the DC Center? 

I wanted to becoming more knowledgeable and lend my support to the LGBTQ+ community.

What has been your favorite part about working at the DC Center?

The support and kindness that I’ve been met with since starting.

What is your music anthem? 

Black Sheep from the movie Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

What is your favorite part about the LGBTQ+ community? 

That no matter what the community faces, there will always be an influx of love, support, and prosperity.

What is your favorite spot in DC and what do you do there? 

I love exploring neighborhoods and finding their local bookstores and cafes!

What is your favorite queer movie?  

Bottoms; I love a good Coming-of-Age movie!

What color would you paint the White House, given the chance?  

Emerald City Green

Who do you look up to in the queer community?

Chappel Roan; I strongly admire how firm to her beliefs are, how true to herself she stay, and she stands up for her boundaries.

]]> https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-intern-olivia/feed/ 0 Welcome to the Board: Rob Sanchez https://thedccenter.org/welcome-to-the-board-rob-sanchez/ https://thedccenter.org/welcome-to-the-board-rob-sanchez/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:28:38 +0000 https://thedccenter.org/?p=30156 Read more]]> Robert is a media executive with over three decades of experience managing large newsrooms in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington, DC. He currently splits his time between DC and Nashville, where he’s the Chief Operating Officer at Nashville Public Radio. He’s also a senior advisor to iHeartMedia in Boston. Robert volunteers as Treasurer of the Outreach Committee at The Community Church of Washington, DC (CCWDC), an affirming church in Ward 7. Robert has lived in and around the DMV since 2011 and currently resides in Capitol Hill with his husband, Julian.

]]> https://thedccenter.org/welcome-to-the-board-rob-sanchez/feed/ 0 Meet The Intern: Misty https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-intern-misty/ https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-intern-misty/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 03:45:55 +0000 https://thedccenter.org/?p=30149 Read more]]> Welcome Misty (she/her) to the DC Center! She will be joining us as the Social Media and Advocacy Intern. You can meet Misty at the DC Center on weekdays and some evenings. She is looking forward to raising awareness and promoting allyship.

Birthdate, Astro Sign

January 24, Aquarius 

Where are you originally from? 

I was born and raised in Los Angeles.

Why did you start working at the DC Center? 

I wanted to give back to non-profits and spread awareness. 

What has been your favorite part about working at the DC Center?

How nice and kind everyone is. 

What is your music anthem? 

Love Yourz – Jcole

What is your favorite part about the LGBTQ+ community? 

I deeply admire the resilience and diversity. 

What is your favorite spot in DC and what do you do there? 

TBD – I’m still new to DC!

What is your favorite queer movie?  

Love, Simon

What color would you paint the White House, given the chance?  

Sage green

Who do you look up to in the queer community?

Alex Consani. Alex is the world’s youngest transgender model for her time. She is an inspiration to all.

 

]]> https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-intern-misty/feed/ 0 Meet the Intern: Beatrix https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-intern-beatrix/ https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-intern-beatrix/#respond Thu, 09 Jan 2025 18:38:39 +0000 https://thedccenter.org/?p=30145 Read more]]> Welcome Beatrix (she/her) to the DC Center! She will be joining us as the Development Intern. You can meet Beatrix at the DC Center on weekdays and some evenings. She is looking forward to supporting fundraising efforts and engaging with the community!

Birthdate, Astro Sign

September 25th, Libra

Where are you originally from? 

I’m from New Jersey but grew up in the DMV!

Why did you start working at the DC Center? 

I wanted to learn how to fund and support vital community programs. 

What has been your favorite part about working at the DC Center?

The supportive atmosphere!

What is your music anthem? 

Loudspeaker – MUNA

What is your favorite part about the LGBTQ+ community? 

The fluidity and togetherness. 

What is your favorite spot in DC and what do you do there? 

Fort Reno! I love the free Summer concert series and the DIY music scene. 

What is your favorite queer movie?  

But I’m A Cheerleader

What color would you paint the White House, given the chance?  

Ultra hot pink.

Who do you look up to in the queer community?
Janelle Monáe. They have been so honest and vulnerable throughout their journey, and always center unabashed, queer joy.

]]> https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-intern-beatrix/feed/ 0 Meet the Board: Bri Battle https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-board-bri-battle/ https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-board-bri-battle/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:30:38 +0000 https://thedccenter.org/?p=29765 Read more]]> Welcome Bri Battle to the Center Board of Directors!

Bri Battle, the founder of QueerTalkDC, has been elected to the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center Board of Directors. Here is a short summary of her background and interests.

Where are you originally from and how long have you been in DC?

I am originally from Teaneck, NJ, and have lived in Washington D.C. for eight years, and love it! 

Please summarize in a short paragraph or two your interests and how they relate to serving on the Board. What impact do you see yourself having?

My interests are in betting on the queer community more broadly, I have put in countless hours of work to achieve this and I am excited to be continuing this work with the board. When I created QueerTalkDC my hope was that I was going to be able to improve the lives of all queers, most notably sapphic people, and I have been looking for more ways to do this and am excited to bring this mission to the board. 

What is your favorite spot in DC and what do you do there?

My favorite spot in DC is a tie between As You Are bar, where I love to go get work done on the weekdays, and go dancing on weekends, and Crush bar, which is were I like to go after brunch on the weekends!

What artistic influences inspire you, such as singers, bands, etc.?

Artistic influences that inspire me? Probably Chappell Roan. 

Who do you admire in the LGBTQ+ community?

In the community, I truly admire all of the sapphic people that are in leadership roles who also work to create space and opportunities for other sapphics. I try my best to uplift other sapphics whenever I have the chance, and so seeing other sapphics do this is truly inspiring. 

What are you most excited about regarding your involvement with the DC Center? I am truly excited to be a young black sapphic voice on the board and to provide a valuable perspective the city finds useful.

Do you recommend that people donate to and volunteer for the DC Center?

I absolutely recommend people donate to and volunteer for the center, the center has helped me out in so many ways and I am grateful for all of the resources and opportunities it provides. If you have the chance to help out, definitely do!

]]> https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-board-bri-battle/feed/ 0 Meet the Board: Chris Rothermel https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-board-chris-rothermel/ https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-board-chris-rothermel/#respond Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:21:48 +0000 https://thedccenter.org/?p=29615 Read more]]> Join the DC Center in welcoming our newest Board Member: Chris Rothermel!
We are ecstatic to have him on our team.

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Read all about Chris’s background, interests, and inspirations below:

Where are you originally from and how long have you been in DC?
I’m originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. I’ve been in DC since 2005.

Please summarize in a short paragraph or two your interests and how they relate to serving on the Board. What impact do you see yourself having?
I’m always interested in making processes easier, faster, and cheaper. I’m hoping to bring my nonprofit expertise to the DC Center Board and create a documented onboarding experience for new board members.

What is your favorite spot in DC and what do you do there?
When I’m not home, I like to go to the Red Bear Brewing company. There is always something fun happening there.

What artistic influences inspire you, such as singers, bands, etc.?
I’m inspired by the openly queer unapologetic younger generation like Lil Nas X and Sam Smith.

Who do you admire in the LGBTQ+ community?
Mario Diaz, Jeffrey Marsh, MJ Rodriguez, Angelica Ross

What are you most excited about regarding the future of the DC Center?
I’m incredibly excited about the DC Center’s new home!

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Birthdate, Astro Sign

August 19, Leo 

Where are you originally from? 

Pittsburgh

Why did you start working at the DC Center? 

I want to make a positive impact within my community

What has been your favorite part about working at the DC Center?

Getting to meet so many awesome people

What is your music anthem? 

Queendom by AURORA

What is your favorite part about the LGBTQ+ community? 

I love the bold fashion and colors

What is your favorite spot in DC and what do you do there? 

The Smithsonian castle Gardens, I love to sit and read or do work on my computer while I’m there.

What is your favorite queer movie?  

Bottoms

What color would you paint the White House, given the chance?  

Emerald Green

Who do you look up to in the queer community?
Billy Porter, he is from Pittsburgh and has given a lot back to the queer community in PGH

]]> https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-staff-vaun/feed/ 0 Meet the Intern: Isabella https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-intern-isabella/ https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-intern-isabella/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:58:28 +0000 https://thedccenter.org/?p=29369 Read more]]> Welcome Isabella (she/her) to the DC Center! She will be joining the DC Center as a Social Media Intern. You can meet Isabella at the DC Center on weekdays and some evenings. She is looking forward to sharing upcoming events and advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. 

Birthdate, Astro Sign

December 26, Capricorn

Where are you originally from? 

California

Why did you start working at the DC Center? 

I wanted to help advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and bring people together.

What has been your favorite part about working at the DC Center?

I love meeting new people.

What is your music anthem? 

Death of a Bachelor by Panic! At the Disco

What is your favorite part about the LGBTQ+ community? 

Being able to share and listen to stories from different perspectives and support one another.

What is your favorite spot in DC and what do you do there? 

The National Museum of Natural History. It’s a beautiful place to walk around in, and the exhibits leave you in awe. 

What is your favorite queer movie?  

Lady Bird

What color would you paint the White House, given the chance?  

Pearlescent pink

Who do you look up to in the queer community?

Bretman Rock. He inspires so many people with his confidence, humor, and authenticity.

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Welcome Lani Nelson (any pronouns) to the DC Center! Lani will be joining as the Case Worker and Advocacy Specialist for the Anti-Violence Project at the center. Lani is passionate about equity and access for people of all shapes, sizes, shades, backgrounds, and abilities. Having grown up in the DMV area and spending many years in D.C. Lani is eager to offer support and alleviate the burden of the harm that can come with navigating the world as a queer person.

Birthdate, Astro Sign

December 27th, Capricorn.

Rising: Gemini Sun: Capricorn Moon: Leo

 

Where are you originally from?

I’m West African, however I lived in North Carolina as a young child until my mom and I moved to Maryland so I could start school.

 

Why did you start working at the DC Center?

I wanted to serve and enrich the lives of people from my community that look like me and navigate the world in the way that I do.

 

What has been your favorite part about working at the DC Center?

Getting to know the rest of our wonderful staff and community members.

 

What is your music anthem?

“Home”- Mj Rodriguez & Billy Porter (As performed on “POSE”)

(Bonus: Hold yuh – Gyptian Ft. Nicki Minaj).

 

What is your favorite part about the LGBTQ+ community?

All of the beautifully unique ways we express ourselves! From our clothes, Hair (or lack thereof), accessories, dance moves, music, humor and our multifaceted  creativity!

 

What is your favorite spot in DC and what do you do there?

I’m tied between Live- K karaoke, Thurst Lounge, and His and hers.

What is your favorite queer movie?

“Moonlight”.

 

What color would you paint the White House, given the chance?

Mahogany brown , for the African Americans both enslaved and free that built it and many other government monuments and buildings in the city.

Who do you look up to in the queer community?

Langston Hughes.

]]> https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-staff-lani/feed/ 0 Meet The Staff- Samira https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-staff-samira/ https://thedccenter.org/meet-the-staff-samira/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 15:52:08 +0000 https://thedccenter.org/?p=28934 Read more]]> Welcome Samira (she/her) to the DC Center! She will be joining The DC Center Team as one of our Development interns. She is an undergraduate at the California State University Northridge, majoring in history. You can meet Samira at the DC Center on weekdays and some evenings. Samira is looking forward to celebrating and assisting the LGBTQ+ community here in DC.

Birthdate, Astro Sign

 

Aug 17, Leo

 

Where are you originally from? 

 

California

Why did you start working at the DC Center? 

Thought it was a great opportunity to help innovate the way we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

 

What has been your favorite part about working at the DC Center?

Meeting new people

 

What is your music anthem? 

Boom Boom Pow by the Black Eyed Peas

 

What is your favorite part about the LGBTQ+ community? 

The inclusiveness and shared respect that is felt amongst one another, whether it be in a public or private setting.

 

What is your favorite spot in DC and what do you do there? 

The National Museum of Natural History is such a beautiful place, walking around and reading there really makes me lose track of time.

What is your favorite queer movie?  

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)

What color would you paint the White House, given the chance?  

Pastel Yellow

Who do you look up to in the queer community?
Queer artists and actors are individuals that I truly admire, the work that they create to shine light on the community is truly amazing.

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