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.
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Catie
She/Her/Hers or They/Them/Theirs
Year: Graduate | Major: Higher Education Administration
"What I like about working for LGBTQ* Services is the LGBTQ* Services Center is so cozy, and I get to work there twice a week."
Fun Fact: I’m a VTuber, which means I stream video games using a webcam-rigged virtual model!
He/Him/His
james
Year: Graduate | Major: Social Welfare
"Working at the LGBTQ* Center has been such a joy. I really enjoy having the opportunity to connect with the LGBTQ* campus community and being able to work alongside such diverse people to create safer spaces at Stony Brook."
Fun Fact: I can hula hoop on my head.
Jeff
He/Him/His, They/Them/TheirsYear: Graduate | Major: Higher Education Education
"What I like about working at LGBTQ* Services is having the chance to work in a place that is dedicated to educating, celebrating, and advocating for LGBTQ* folks like myself. The people who work here are all exceptional, diverse, and delightful!"
Fun Fact: My career for the past eight years has been working as a drag queen!
She/Her/Hers
Leydiann
Year: Senior | Major: Psychology
"What I like about working for LGBTQ* Services is being able to bring the campus community together through our various events and programs throughout the year. "
Fun Fact: I used to be in a band!
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Alex
He/Him/His
Year: Senior | Major: Psychology B.S.
"I enjoy working at the LGBTQ* center because I am able to work with an amazing team to help create a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ* community. I love meeting and interacting with new people everyday."
Fun Fact: I love house plants, I have 30+ in my room. I also love playing video games and watching anime in my free time :)
Brianna
She/Her/Hers
Year: Senior | Major: Health Science (Public Health) | Minor: Health and Wellness
"Working for the LGBTQ* Center has been such an amazing experience. I've learned so many new things and have met some really great people since working here. I thoroughly enjoy being able to be apart of a team that is creating a sense of community and advocating for the LGBTQ* community at Stony Brook University. "
Fun Fact: I’ve watched ‘The Office’ THREE times and can even recite some scenes!
Cindy
She/Her/Hers
Year: Junior | Major: Biochemistry
"I enjoy being involved with the community and helping create a safer space for LGBTQ* students on campus."
Fun Fact: I used to play trombone.
Eiman
She/Her/Hers
Year: Junior | Major: Biology | Minor: Creative Writing
"I love how you get to meet so many interesting people and also contribute to the growth of this amazing community."
Fun Fact: I am the co-eldest (I have a twin) of 5 siblings!
eve
They/Them/Theirs
Year: Junior | Major: Technological Systems Management
"The environment at services is very open and welcoming. I’m happy to be surrounded by such amazing people."
Fun Fact: I have a bunny named Dj!
Fareha
They/Them/Theirs
Year: Senior | Major: Social Work | Minor: Political science
"W hat I like about working for LGBTQ* Services are the people and the team!"
Fun Fact: I love playing badminton but I'm not the best at it.
Jess
She/Her/Hers, They/Them/Theirs
Year: Junior | Major: Psychology and Sociology
"I love that it brings all different types of people together to work together, learn from each other, and have fun and be friends! The more time I spend working with the team, the more I understand how much passion and hard work goes into putting together the events and services that we have on campus and virtually!"
Fun Fact: I love to paint with watercolors!
They/Them/Theirs, She/Her/Hers
Katie
Year: Sophomore | Major: Psychology B.S.
"Things I like most about working for LGBTQ* Services are the sense of acceptance and community here in the center, as well as being able to meet and make new friends."
Fun Fact: I love to dance, specifically hip-hop or k-pop.
Melissa
She/Her/Hers
Year: Junior | Major: Psychology | Minor: English
"I enjoy being able to make new connections with people and be a part of the community building at the LGBTQ* Center."
Fun Fact: I really like spicy foods!
Milka
She/Her/Hers
Year: Senior | Major: Health Science | Minor: Health and Wellness
"I enjoy working at LGBTQ* Services because of the process of seeing an event coming together. I also enjoy working with an amazing staff to create inclusive events and programming."
Fun Fact: I am a Leo sun, Aries moon, and Capricorn rising.
sanjana
She/Her/Hers
Year: Senior | Major: Interdisciplinary Biology | Minor: Health and Wellness
"I love learning about different peoples experiences with their queer identities and learning how to support them."
Fun Fact: I meditate for five minutes every morning :)
Sky
He/Him/His
Year: Junior | Major: Biomedical Engineering
"I love meeting new and amazing people and being part of this growing, encouraging, and welcoming community."
Fun Fact: I’m a huge indie pop and rock music fan!
Sydney
She/Her/Hers
Year: Sophomore | Major: Journalism | Minor: Creative Writing
"Everyone here is so kind and welcoming, which makes this such a great place to work in. I really enjoy being a part of a team that strives to make an environment that is inclusive, accepting, educational, and comfortable for the LGBTQ* community on campus. "
Fun Fact: I’ve been to a total of 16 concerts so far!
winnie
She/Her/Hers, They/Them/Theirs
Year: Senior | Major: Psychology B.S. | Minor: Health and Wellness
"I love being a part of a welcoming community that encourages you to be yourself"
Fun Fact: I have two guinea pigs named Harold and Bartholomew!
Joshua
He/Him/His
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