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!
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Cassandra
She/Her/Hers"My name is Cassandra and I use she/her/hers pronouns. I am a Junior Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies student and a Center Coordinator at LGBTQ* Services. What I like about working at LGBTQ* Services are the most diverse, inclusive, and genuine people working here, and we radiate these exceptional qualities onto all who visit us. I love how dedicated this group is to educating and celebrating LGBTQ* individuals. Fun fact about me: I love to argue and debate!"
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Jeff
"My name is Jeff and I use he/him or they/them pronouns. I'm a Senior Adolescent Education in English student and a Center Coordinator at LGBTQ* Services. 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 folks who work here are all exceptional, diverse, and delightful! Fun fact: My career for the past seven year has been working as a drag queen!"
Dawn
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Frankie
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James
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Brianna
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"My name is Brianna. I go by She/Her/Hers pronouns. I'm a Junior Health Science (Public Health) major with a minor in Health and Wellness. Working for LGBTQ* Services is such an amazing experience. I learn so many new things and meet some really great people 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!"
Joshua
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Cindy
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"I'm Cindy and I go by she/her pronouns. I am a sophomore Biochemistry major and an Intern at LGBTQ* Services. What I like about working with LGBTQ* Services is being involved with the community and helping create a safer space for LGBTQ* students on campus. Fun fact: I used to play trombone."
Eiman
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Jess
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"I'm Jess. I use she/her/hers and they/them/theirs pronouns. I am a sophomore Health Sciences major and I work as a Programming Intern at LGBTQ* Services. I love that the LGBTQ* Center 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!"
Leydiann
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"Hi, I'm Leydiann and I'm a Psychology 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: I used to be in a band!"
Sky
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Milka
"I am Milka and I am a Health Science major with a minor in Health and Wellness. I enjoy working at the LGBTQ* center because it allows me to meet new people and work with an amazing team. I get the opportunity to create a safer place on campus for individuals that identify as LGBTQ* and participate in creating events for individuals to meet and connect. Fun Fact! I am a Leo sun, Aries moon, and Capricorn rising.
Ryland
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"I'm Ryland. I go by she/her pronouns. I'm a junior Psychology major and and an Intern here at LGBTQ* Services. My favorite thing about working at LGBTQ* Services is seeing the passion shared between myself and my teammates. We all have a desire to curate an awesome physical and virtual space that serves our campus community. Fun Fact About Me: I have a major sweet tooth and can’t get through the day without sugar."
Shweta
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"I'm a Junior with majors in Philosophy and Coastal Environmental Studies. I like working for LGBTQ* Services because I love everyone that comes in and hangs out in the Center (virtual and in-person!) as well as the amazing people I work with. I feel that we contribute to a lot of important things on campus, such as talking about important social issues, advocating for others, and celebrating our differences. I love the work I do and the people I’ve met through the Center! Fun Fact: I have 7 super loud parakeets and only one of them loves me."
Melissa
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Winnie
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Sanjana
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Fareha
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Hayden
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Maddy
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