Ben Garcia is Deputy Executive Director at the Ohio History Connection, a statewide history organization that manages 55 historic sites and museums, the state archives, the state heritage preservation office, and includes a program to document LGBTQ+ histories called the Gay Ohio History Initiative (GOHI). He moved to Columbus with his husband, Scott Fabianek, in […]

Jody Davis, RN, LISW-S is a Christian woman, a veteran, and a mom who happens to be transgender. Jody grew up in Cincinnati, lives in Columbus, Ohio and is actively involved in supporting local gender queer folks. Jody has an I.T. Background, became a nurse in 2007, and got her Masters in Social Work from […]

Joshua Culbertson is a Psychiatric Counselor at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and he is a graduate of the Methodist Theological School in Ohio where he received a Masters of Arts in Counseling Ministries degree. It was important to Josh that his education include, in addition to clinical training as a counselor, a […]

Reginald Harris, MSW, LISW, CTP is a political social worker, therapist, and arts educator. A former professional ballet dancer with ten years of professional performing experience, he danced with the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, Ballet Austin, River North Chicago Dance Company, and Dances Patrelle. Reginald’s teaching experience began in Ballet Austin’s Academy in 2003 and […]

Alexander Davis is a political and nonprofit professional currently serving as director of development at Gateway Film Center, leading the acclaimed cinema’s fundraising strategy through its transition to 501c3 nonprofit. He has campaign management, consulting, and fundraising experience in every state from Massachusetts to Virginia, plus Washington, DC and Ohio. Through his consulting agency and […]

Brooke Cartus is a facilitator with ImprovEdge. She received her Juris Doctor (JD) from The Michael E. Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University and was a 2014 recipient of the Michael E. Moritz Leadership Award for exceptional service to the legal and educational community. She has worked with numerous statewide and national […]