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Anayvette Maria Martinez is a GuaNica High-Femme QSMOC (Queer Single Mother of Color) of two little rambunctious nene's, Theory- Enthusiast, Passionate baker/lover/spoken text artist/youth-worker and eternal nerd who *hearts* making escandalo and manifesting theory into barrio praxis.... She is tickled pink about joining the fabulousness that is LYRIC as the new Programs Director of Community Building and believes deeply in youth development and queer youth advocacy. Anayvette can be reached at (415) 703-6150 x 13, or email her at anayvette@lyric.org. |
| photo forthcoming | Anna Robinson is a successful graduate of LYRIC's Social Change internship program, joining LYRIC's Social Change team in October 2010 as its first Program Assistant. During hir time as a LYRIC intern and Queer Educator, Anna collaborated with a team of 11 youth to produce two films about issues effecting the LGBTQQI community, developed tools to research youth employment service delivery at One-Stops and managed production and editing of the WorkIt! Internship 'Zine. Anna also facilitated LYRIC's Transmagic group, advocated for queer youth needs at City Hall and researched employment opportunities for an employment resource guide for hir peers. Anna is also enrolled in SF State and is expected to graduate with a BA in May 2013. Anna can be reached at (415) 703-6150 x 16, or email her at anna@lyric.org. (top) |
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Denny David is the Deputy Director here at LYRIC. He grew up in Seattle, WA and became involved in social justice issues at a young age, learning about labor issues, urban poverty, economic globalization, and U.S.-Mexico border policy. He attended Grinnell College, where he earned a B.A. in Religious Studies, continued to do work around globalization issues, and became involved in anti-sexual assault work. In 2002, he interned with LYRIC's Health and Wellness Team and was hired as a Program Coordinator shortly after graduating from college in 2003. Since 2006, he has served as LYRIC's Program Director, supporting the work of the agency's program staff. He is passionate about anti-oppression issues and seeks to support young leaders who work for social justice. You can reach Denny at 415.703.6150 x28 or denny@lyric.org. (top) |
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Erik Martinez is excited to join the LYRIC team. Originally from Modesto, where he first began his youth empowerment journey, Erik moved to San Francisco and was quickly dazzled by cityscapes, culture and activism. Erik has worked with such fabulous agencies as Making Waves Educational Program, National Sexuality Resource Center, San Francisco Unified School District and the San Francisco LGBT Community Center. He is also a member of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission's LGBT Advisory Committee. Erik earned a bachelors in Psychology and Masters in Sexuality Studies at SF State with a passion for social and educational justice for queer youth of color. In his spare time, Erik loves to indulge in comic books, cooking, and photography. Erik can be reached at (415) 703-6150 x 12, or email him at erik@lyric.org. (top) |
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Isa Noyola was raised in the bay area with a dash of Tex-Mex/Chicano sensibility and a pinch of central valley flare. Being a son of a preacher and also growing up in the church has given him a sense of community and a passion for looking at the intersections of sexuality, ethnicity, gender, and spirituality. He went to Lee University in Cleveland, TN where he came out and formed a queer community even though it was against school policy to be gay. He de-stresses by power-walking his coton de tulear (sasha-fierce), going to hot springs with his partner, and brushing his lovely thick black Mexican hair! Isa can be reached at 415.703.6150 x 21 or isa@lyric.org. (top) |
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Jae Maldonado is a transgender, bi-cultural, Latino transplant from the east coast. A native of New Jersey, he started his career as fundraiser. After years of wine and cheese events, he was moved by the need to connect with clients. In August of 2005, Jae began to work for a small community based organization in Newark, New Jersey where he found his calling managing programs for recently emigrated families. After four years directing Family Literacy programs in Newark, NJ, Jae decided it was time for a change of scenery and moved to San Francisco. Since arriving to the bay area Jae has coordinated Summer Reading, Parenting, and After School Programs in the San Francisco's Mission District. Jae received his Master's in Public Administration and brings extensive experience in program development to his role as Director of Social Change at Lyric. He prides himself on creating culturally sensitive programs that aim to build confidence, responsibility, and life skills in youth. In his free time Jae enjoys his yoga practice, attending art events, and expanding his circle of fierce trans folk trying to make a difference! Jae can be reached at 415.703.6150 x 25 or via e-mail at jae@lyric.org. (top) |
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Jodi Schwartz had the honor of becoming LYRIC’s Executive Director on October 1, 2005, bringing over 20 years of experience of nonprofit work and an ardent commitment to social justice. Before joining LYRIC, Jodi was the Managing Director of Resource Development Associates (RDA), and the Executive Director of the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (CJCJ). Throughout her career, Jodi has worked with youth and their families in their struggle to disengage from the juvenile justice system, has teamed with youth in need of support in and out of school, and has supported youth in serving their peers and the broader community through civic activism and youth philanthropy. Jodi began working for social justice as a teenager, during which time she was fortunate to have mentors of all ages. These relationships solidified her belief that every generation’s contribution to social justice is crucial for its survival. Stemming from her life experience and personal values, Jodi believes that sustained achievement of positive social change must be built as a collective community effort, where everyone shares in leadership and visionary roles and is supported in their fulfillment of those roles. She works to ensure that youth, in particular, are afforded opportunities to give voice to their stories and are supported in their role as community leaders, now and in the future.
[CLICK HERE FOR FULL BIO] You can reach Jodi at 415.703.6150 x 19 or jodi@lyric.org. (top) |
| [photo forthcoming] | Lisa Chandler is thrilled to come on board at LYRIC as the new Operations Manager. Lisa has been working, volunteering and creating change in sexuality education and youth development since 1997. Lisa started out working as a peer sexuality educator while she studied Psychology and Sexuality Studies at San Francisco State University. Her journey has taken her from organizing sexual health promotion events at SFSU to teaching sex education in the high school classrooms in San Mateo County and continuation schools of East LA, South Central LA and the Hollywood areas. Lisa believes that empowerment comes from challenging privilege and assumptions about sexuality and gender. When she isn't shattering cultural norms about sexuality, you can find her throwing a dinner party, exploring a Farmer's Market, making wine or seeing live music. You can reach Lisa at 415.703.6150 x14 or lisa@lyric.org. (top) |
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Myra Levy, Fiscal Manager, is proud to be a member of the LYRIC team. A native San Franciscan, she grew up riding bikes, marching against wars, and walking precincts for candidates who were just a bit to the left of electable. In college, she found a political home in the direct action movement against nuclear power. Myra came to bookkeeping out of organizational necessity (i.e. nobody else wanted to do it), and has worked for more than 25 years in Bay Area social change groups. In recent years, she has worked at Maitri Residence and the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice. She believes that dealing with issues of power and privilege is central to making real change. When not crunching numbers, Myra likes to paint, hike, study Italian, and spend time with friends. She and her partner, Charlie, are raising two teenage sons. Myra can be reached at 415.703.6150 x 17 or via e-mail at myra@lyric.org (top) |
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Vanessa Li is a proud queer + Chinese femme hailing from the foggy streets of San Francisco. A former Queer Educator and facilitator of Transmagic and Honey, she is now a Program Assistant at LYRIC. She began working with youth at the age of 15 and hopes to continue for years to come. Her passion lies in art as activism and art making as a means of community building. One of her favorite projects was working with fellow interns on Gender Dialogue, a series of posters about gender oppression displayed at the 16th & Mission BART station. She is currently a student at San Francisco State University. Vanessa can be reached at (415) 703-6150 x15 or vanessa@lyric.org (top) . |
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