LGBTQ* Services Team
They/Them/Theirs Assistant Director of LGBTQ* Services
Office:
235 LGBTQ* Center
Phone:
631-632-2941
Email:
chris.tanaka@stonybrook.edu
Meet The Team!
Click on the drop tabs to learn more about the people who make up the different parts of LGBTQ* Services.
Amanda
They/them/theirs, She/Her/Hers
" My name is Amanda and I use they/them or she/her pronouns. I'm a 2 nd -Year MSW Student with a specialization in Community, Policy, and Political Social Action. I am Graduate Coordinator for LGBTQ* Services. What I like about working for LGBTQ* Services is being able to spend my time working in and for a space that I love and that values all identities. Fun fact: I love tattoos! I have somewhere over 30 tattoos!"
MAY
Any Pronouns"Hey, it's May! I use Siya and any english pronouns. I'm a Graduate Coordinator for LGBTQ* Services. I am in my Second year as a Masters of Public Health student, with a concentration in community health. What I like about working for LGBTQ* Services is sharing space and community with people of multiple intersecting identities! Fun Fact: I keep a plant in the center named Scarlett Johansson in honor of my favorite Asian American Actress."
DERRICK
He/Him/His"I'm Derrick (he/him/his) and I'm a graduate student studying Occupational Therapy. I am a Graduate Coordinator for LGBTQ* Services. I went to Stony Brook for my undergraduate as well and has a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. I am in my fifth year of being a Resident Assistant (RA) and am quite well versed on things and resources on campus. For fun I like to explore and go on adventures. I love to smell flowers and enjoys leaves, will eat almost anything, and usually have music playing in my head."
Alexander
He/Him/His, They/them/theirs "Hello, my name is Alexander. I use he/him or they/them pronouns. I'm a 2nd Year MSW Graduate Student; Community, Policy, and Political Social Action Specialization. I'm a Graduate Coordinator for LGBTQ* Services. What I like about working for LGBTQ* Services is the opportunity to run programs to bring folx together. Fun Facts: I can play the drums. I used to help run a burlesque troupe. My birthday is on Leap Day."
AEVIN
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"My name is Aevin. I am a senior Environmental Design, Policy and Planning major. I am a Center Intern. What I like about working for LGBTQ* Services is having great conversations with guests and making the Center feel like a home to all, Just like how it has become a home for me. My fun fact is that I am bad at coming up with fun facts."
Callias
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"I am a second year Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies double major, with a minor in Environmental Studies. I am a programming intern for LGBTQ* Services. My favorite part about working here is g etting to meet and interact with so many incredible people of the LGBTQ* community. I have a pet turtle named Susan, whom I love very much."
Winnie
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"My name is Winnie and I am a second year Psychology major. I work as a Center Staff Assistant.What I like about working for LGBTQ* Services is that I get to be a part of a welcoming community that encourages you to be yourself. A fun fact about me is that I have owned a rabbit and four hamsters before (not at the same time)! Also, I can play Mary Had A Little Lamb on the recorder!"
SAM
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"Hi! My name is Sam and I'm a Sophomore Creative Writing major. I'm the Event Coordinator for LGBTA. What I like about working for LGBTQ* Services is that I see familiar faces every time I walk in, and I love doing my part in helping an environment that’s done so much for me! Fun fact: I’ve written over 200 characters, I switched from a dog person to a cat person less than a year ago."
Leydiann
She/Her/Hers
"Hi, I'm Leydiann and I'm a Biology major.
What I Like About Working for LGBTQ* Services is being able to participate in maintaining
a safe space for the LGBTQ* community on campus, and getting to help out new people
every day.
Fun Fact: My favorite animal are upside down jellyfish"!Nicolas
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"I'm a a SeniorJournalism major and Theatre Arts minor. When I'm not hanging out in the center, you can find me on Resident Assistant duty, or singing with the Stony Brook Vocalists. My favorite party trick is throwing my legs behind my head."
ANNA
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"I am a Senior Computer Science major. I am also the President of the Gamers Guild. What I like about working for LGBTQ* Services is talking and meeting new people. Fun fact: I'm left handed!"
Marvin
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"My name is Marvin and I am a Biology major. I am also the treasurer of LGBTA. A fun fact about me is that I used to play the alto saxophone."
TREY
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"I was born and raised in Southern California and I’m a Biology major, Studio Art minor, and on the Pre-Veterinary track. In my free time, I enjoy doing ceramics, 3D modeling, and going to concerts, especially to see the acapella group, Pentatonix."
Kristen
"I'm a Senior Linguistics major. Outside of the center, I am the Secretary of the Linguistics Club and Event Coordinator for TNG. Fun Fact: I love animals! I have three cats and a dog back home - feel free to ask for pictures of them."
KRISTA
Any pronouns
"Hello! My name is Krista, and I am a fourth-year Political Science major from Southern California. I play crash cymbals in the Spirit of Stony Brook Marching Band and I'm in Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity. I like working at LGBTQ* Services because I get to meet many unique people who are usually ten times cooler than I am, and it’s inspiring. Fun fact: I have never had coffee, and don’t drink anything aside from water."
Matty
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"Hello! My name is Madison. I am a sophomore Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. I am also the Event Coordinator for LGBTA. What I like about working for LGBTQ* Services is being able to work to make this campus and this community a better place for LGBTQ* identified folx. Fun fact: I did Tae Kwon Do for over 12 years."