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OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD
FRANK AMATO
Vice President
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Frank is a seasoned business owner with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and food industry. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, he has managed a wide range of successful, high-profile businesses from New York City to Charlotte, North Carolina. Known for his strong leadership and commitment to quality, Frank brings exceptional expertise in operations, customer service, and team building.
Now a proud part of the Mahoning Valley, he is excited to apply his experience to the day-to-day operations of Full Spectrum Community Outreach. His dedication to creating welcoming, supportive spaces makes him a valuable asset to the organization and its mission.
TIM BORTNER
President/Co-Founder
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Tim is a local business owner and passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. A 2016 graduate of Youngstown State University, he focused his studies on areas including Graphic Design while also making a lasting impact as the leader of YSUnity, where he became widely recognized for his dedication to LGBTQ+ advocacy throughout the Mahoning Valley.
Seeing a need for more comprehensive support for the LGBTQ+ community, Tim co-founded Full Spectrum Community Outreach, helping provide vital resources, programs, and a safe space for those who need it most. Outside of his work at Full Spectrum, he runs a traveling carnival company across Ohio and Pennsylvania during the summer months, combining creativity, event planning, and entrepreneurship.
While graphic design and festival operations are his professional pursuits, Tim’s true passion lies in uplifting, supporting, and empowering the LGBTQ+ community—work that continues to drive every aspect of his life.
MAI ALIE
Secretary
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Mai is a college instructor at ETI Technical College and a dedicated scholar currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Psychology. She holds degrees in Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Administration, and Education, and will be graduating this spring with her Master’s in Forensic Psychology while continuing her doctoral studies.
For the past 17 years, Mai has also run a small business traveling to pride festivals up and down the East Coast, where she sells pride merchandise and connects with LGBTQIA+ communities. In addition to her academic and professional work, she founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating animal cruelty—a cause close to her heart.
When she’s not teaching or studying, Mai enjoys volunteering at LGBTQIA+ events and local animal shelters, always finding ways to give back and uplift the communities she cares about.
OPERATIONS
KATIE CORISTON
Operations Manager
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Katie has been involved with nonprofits and volunteering since she was a young child. Katie has been with her husband Charles for 18 years and they have 3 sons who keep them very busy. She has a strong medical background as a LPN and RN for 13 years before stepping away to concentrate more on her family. In addition to helping with Full Spectrum Community Outreach, she also is a Programs Director for NAMI Mahoning Valley where she also helps with Crisis Intervention Training and public speaking. Katie enjoys cats, gardening, road trips, and organizing everything but her own house.
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NIKKI CRAWFORD
Housing Oprations Manager
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Nikki is a proud transgender woman working across Northeast Ohio, speaking out on violence prevention, LGBTQ+ issues, and sex education. Through public speaking and community engagement, Nikki amplifies the voices of people who are too often denied opportunities to speak for themselves.
An activist, advocate, and educator, Nikki draws on their background in psychology and hands-on community work to inform policy, challenge harmful cultural norms, and drive meaningful community action. Their approach bridges gaps between advocacy, education, and policy, offering perspectives often lost when this work is done in isolation.
Nikki believes that education and open, honest communication are powerful tools for reducing — and in many cases preventing — harm, beginning at the local level.
COMMITTEES
KIRSTEN PROVERBS
Housing Committee Member
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Kirsten is a retired CPA who grew up in Mahoning County before moving to the Cleveland area to pursue her accounting career after graduating from Youngstown State University. She also worked professionally in Atlanta for several years before recently returning to Ohio to be closer to family.
Kirsten developed a deep passion for serving the unhoused while volunteering at a night shelter and soup kitchen through her church in downtown Atlanta. She was inspired by the strength, support, and closeness of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies within her church and is excited to help bring that same welcoming energy to Full Spectrum Community Outreach and Full Spectrum’s Rainbow House of the Mahoning Valley.
Kirsten looks forward to serving her Ohio LGBTQIA+ siblings who find themselves unhoused in the Youngstown area. She is committed to ensuring that every guest feels welcomed, valued, and supported.
MICHELLE BUCH
Events Committee Member
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Michelle is a devoted wife, proud mother of five, and loving grandmother to eight. Known for her kind, caring, and outgoing spirit, she thrives on spending time with her family and enjoying the outdoors—whether she’s camping, fishing, or relaxing by the water. Michelle is also deeply committed to her community and is always ready to lend a helping hand wherever she’s needed.
DEVIN OWENS
Events Committee Member
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Devin, also known as DevtheDude, is passionate about helping others embrace their authentic selves through fun and meaningful experiences. They create spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and empowered, always leading with compassion, creativity, and positivity. Keep the love.
WINTER BURGESS
Client Care Committee Member
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Winter is a passionate photographer and dedicated manager at her local Subway in Columbiana, Ohio, where she lives. A graduate of Columbiana High School and the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center, she focused her studies on photography and multimedia design.
During those formative years, Winter not only developed her artistic eye but also discovered her identity as a transgender woman—an experience that strengthened her commitment to joy, authenticity, and making others smile. Her creativity and compassion continue to shape everything she does.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
STEVE LEARN
Property Manager
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Steve owns Learn’s Lawn & Landscaping and began it in 2015 with a beat-up mower, a Jeep, and a strong work ethic. What started as a few neighborhood lawns grew through trust, relationships, and word of mouth. After finishing college, Steve took a leap of faith to expand his work and help even more families across Eastern Mahoning County. For Steve, it’s always been about showing up, doing the job right, and taking pride in helping neighbors care for their homes.
Our board and team 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: Housing Coordinator, Coordinator of Client Care, Outreach Coordinator, Events Coordinator, Community Engagement Coordinator, Pride Coordinator, and Fundraiser Coordinator
We are also always in need of helping hands at our events!
Click HERE if you are interested in joining our team!