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OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD
Tim Bortner
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President/Founder
Tim Bortner is currently a local business owner and in 2016 he graduated from Youngstown State University. While at YSU he focused on many areas, one of which was Graphic Design. He ran YSUnity at YSU for many years. Tim is known for his activism in the LGBTQ+ in the Mahoning Valley. Tim helped to form Full Spectrum Community Outreach because he saw a lack of services and resources for the LGBTQ+ in the area. When he's not overseeing Full Spectrum's operations, he is busy at work running his very own traveling carnival company. Which travels in Ohio and Pennsylvanian between the summer months. While festivals and graphic design are careers for Tim, helping the LGBTQ+ community is his passion.
Frank Amato
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Vice President
Frank is currently a local business owner who grew up in Pittsburgh, PA. He has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and food industry. He has managed many high profile and successful businesses from New York City down to Charlotte, North Carolina. Frank is excited to bring his knowledge to Full Spectrum Community Outreach for their day to day operations.
Maii Ali
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Secretary
Mai is a college instructor at ETI Technical college currently working on her Ph.D in Psychology. She also has degrees in Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Administration and Education. She also has a small business traveling to pride festivals up and down the east coast for the last 15 years selling pride merch. When she is not working or studying she enjoys volunteering at LGBTQIA events and animal shelters.
TEAM DIRECTORS
Justin Kalinay
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Director of Community Engagement & Events
Justin is a substitute teacher serving K-8 students at Stambaugh CharterAcademy in Youngstown, Ohio. He also serves as the Outreach & EducationIntern for Mind Blossom, a mental health awareness nonprofit based in Boston,MA. A queer polymath with seventeen years of experience in the fields ofEducation, Hospitality Services, Project Design and Program Management, Justin considers himself first and foremost an educator, entertainer and event planner. He cares deeply about systemic inequality, racial justice, women rights, andLGBTQ+ rights; and he has been trained as a sex educator, a mental health first responder, and a career development facilitator. Justin has come to Full Spectrum to provide support, knowledge, and perspective, with the ultimate goal of servingand mentoring individuals in order to improve the quality of life for a-multicultural community; a world in which everyone can not only survive, but thrive. Justin holds BAs in Anthropology and Classical Studies from the College of Wooster, and a Master’s Degree in Gender & Cultural Studies from SimmonsUniversity.
TEAM COORDINATORS
Lindsey Anderson
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Pride in the Valley Festival Coordinator
Lindsey is currently a corrections officer and was previously a colorist and matrix educator for 15 years. In her time in corrections where shes managed the mental health unit the plight of the inmate LGBT+ population not having any representation really pulled her in the direction of educating others and spreading unity and understanding. Working day in and day out with inmates who feel as though they don't have anyone has given her a unique perspective. Having someone who gets their situations, problems and day to day struggles within facilities has made Lindsey that much more passionate about giving those who don’t have support a voice. In her down time she flips furniture, goes to the gym, does urban exploring with her 2 dogs, does mixed media art of all types, collects oddities, does taxidermy and is an avid horror film fan. She is very excited to bring her wide array of experiences and skills to the Pride In The Valley 2025 experience.
Dj DiVincenzo
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Event & Client Care Coordinator
I am a licensed social worker dedicated to promoting equality and social justice, I am committed to advocating for the rights and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community. With a strong passion for providing culturally competent care, I strive to create a safe and inclusive environment where individuals can openly express themselves without fear of discrimination or prejudice. With a background in mental health and trauma-informed care, I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals and am equipped to provide affirming and supportive services to help them navigate these obstacles. Through ongoing education and training, I stay informed of the latest research and best practices in LGBTQ+ care to ensure that my clients receive the highest quality of care possible. I believe that everyone deserves to live authentically and without fear of judgment, and I am committed to using my platform as a social worker to advocate for policies and practices that promote equality and acceptance for all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. My ultimate goal is to create a more inclusive and compassionate society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and live their truth.
Keith Stepanic
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Events Coordinator
Keith has been a part of the Rust Belt Theater Company for almost 6 years now and has performed at Full Spectrum Pride in the Valley Festival twice. Growing up gay in a not very understanding town, Keith wanted to help provide support to the LGBTQ+ community in ways that he never received in his youth. He's very happy to join the team as the Marketing Coordinator and hopes to reach out into the community of the many many amazing things that Full Spectrum has to offer!
Jodi Lynn DAndrea
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Client Care Coordinator
Jodi is a 63 year old trans woman. Her journey was completed in early 2024. She is the proud creator of the zoom group The Transgender Coalition. For the last 4 years she have chatted with other trans people about their journey and helped with Gender dysphoria. She is an US Air Force Veteran who served our country to protect the freedoms that we all cherish. Her last 5 years as a woman have been the best part of her life. She is so excited to help the Trans community in the Mahoning Valley here at Full Spectrum.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
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!