Mark has a Masters in Community Counseling and has worked in community clinics, residential facilities, detention centers, youth homeless center, Peace Corps, and spent 23 years at the Odessa Brown Clinic and now at Childhaven.;

Donald “Donnie” Goodman is the YMCA Social Impact Center Senior Director of Behavioral Health. Previously, Donnie served at Seattle Counseling Service for over 24 years, joining the leadership team as Clinical Director in 2000 and became Deputy Director in 2009.

Bethany ‘B.Lyte’ Montgomery is a storyteller. A spiritual activist. She currently practices the artistic disciplines of spoken word poetry and hip hop. Leaving a lasting impression through speaking to the souls of her audience. 

Pronouns: They, Them

Rian Roberson, MA LMHC, is a Seattle-based licensed mental health counselor, serving queer and POC individuals, groups, and couples, as well as teaching, training, and workshops. Rian has a special passion for holding space for youth, honoring their stories and experiences.

All Pronouns: She, He, Them

Mane is an Unapologetic Fa’afafine, Queer creative and fierce youth advocate for our Pasifika Communities in King and Pierce Counties. Mane has 10+ years of experience working with Pacific Islander youth especially our Queer and Trans Pacific Islanders or QTPIs.

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