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MEET OUR TEAM

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Tim Bortner

Founder/President

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Tim Bortner is currently a local business owner and 2016 graduate of Youngstown State University. While at YSU he focused on many areas, one of which was Graphic Design. He worked closely with YSUnity LGBTQIA+; Youngstown State University’s most visible and vocal GSA, for over 6 years holding different officer positions including President. Tim works very closely with the LGBTQIA+ population throughout the Mahoning Valley and is well known for his activism. Since graduating, he has kept strong relationships and networked with local LGBTQIA+ friendly businesses, and allies over the years. Tim helped to form BCC Full Spectrum Community Outreach Center because he saw a lack of services and resources for the LGBTQIA+ population in the tri-county and outlying areas. When he's not overseeing Full Spectrum's operations, he is busy at work running his very own carnival company. While fun events and graphic design are careers for Tim, helping the LGBTQIA+ community is his passion.

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Daniel Tirabassi

Vice President

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Natalie Smith

Events Director 

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TBA

Director of Client Care 

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We are looking for a volunteer Director of Client Care. If you are interested in this role please contact us here!

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KATIE SALUPO

Director of Housing

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Katie Tringhese-Salupo is a graduate of Ursuline High School and John Carroll University where she obtained her BA in Education. She currently runs her family’s business in Youngstown. She has previously coordinated the Immigrant Assistant Volunteers in Youngstown. She is a lifelong ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and strongly believes that our area needs transitional housing that would be a safe space for LGBTQIA+ people experiencing homelessness, where their basic needs can be met. 

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TBA

Client Care Coordinator

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SHANE TIRABASSI

Pride in the Valley Festival Coordinator

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FRANK AMATO

Treasurer

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TBA

Secretary

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We are looking for a volunteer Secretary. If you are interested in this role please contact us here!

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Marketing Coordinator 

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We are looking for a volunteer Marketing Coordinator. If you are interested in this role please contact us here!

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SHELLEY TURNER

Fundraising Coordinator

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DAVINA SHRIVER

Adult Peer Group Leader

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Davina currently works in the IT department of Community Counseling Center of Mercer County.  Previously she was a Master's Level Family Therapist at CCC.  Before that she served as the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Hubbard Ohio.  After a life time of questioning, she is a recent member of the LGBTQIA+ community, only having discovered herself and come out as transgender in 2019.  She earned her BA in Classical Civilizations from Florida State University in 1979, her Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 1983 and her MA in Clinical Counseling from Ashland Seminary in 2001.  She is married with two adult daughters.

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ZELDA STOUT-VAUGHN

Youth Peer Group Leader

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Our staff is comprised solely of unpaid volunteers, donating their time, energy, and expertise to the LGBTQIA+ community of the Mahoning Valley.

We are currently seeking volunteers for the following positions: Director of Client Care, Marketing Coordinator, Outreach Coordinator, and Secretary.

 

We are also always in need of helping hands at our events!

Please fill out an application HERE if you are interested in joining our team!

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