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Welcome: Dear Friends, <strong>2016</strong> was a year that tested the resolve of the LGBT community, from the unspeakable act of violence in Orlando that targeted members of the LGBT POC community and claimed 49 lives, to the 25 Transgender women of color that were killed in the United States, to the tumultuous socio-political climate that caused many LGBT individuals and families to fear for their future. However, out of tragedy, death and uncertainty rose a collective movement of community mobilization and activism that has been remarkable. In Our Own Voices’ culturally specific approach to community empowerment allows for individuals and families seeking support to bring all of themselves to our organization without fear of being misunderstood, misdiagnosed, rejected or judged. Additionally, it allows community members to work from a multi-dimensional, intersectional place and examine how their race, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, and socio-economic positioning impacts them as they navigate through a society that has not consistently been favorable to their needs. As always, In Our Own Voices ensures that its staff and Board of Directors are representative of the population that we serve - and since we do our best to not turn anyone in need away - this includes having heterosexual and non-POC communities involved in some capacity as well. The growth of IOOV and an increase in the services we provide would not be possible without our countless supporters, loyal volunteers, staff, and the Board of Directors. Thank you, Dr. Robert L. Miller, Jr. Board President In Our Own Voices * 1 Tandra LaGrone Executive Director
Our Mission: to work for and ensure the physical, mental, spiritual, political, cultural and economic survival and growth of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People of Color communities... Vision: We Seek to… Develop the leadership of the LGBT POC • Strengthen the voices of LGBT POC in order to effectively communicate our perspectives within the larger community. • Increase our capacity for combating oppression and marginalization. Core Purpose: To set the standard for national People of Color LGBT organizations. Core Values: Communication, Honesty, Integrity, Quality, Responsibility & Service to Others. <strong>2016</strong> Board of Directors Board President Dr. Robert L. Miller Jr. Board Vice President Dr. Christine Pluviose Board Treasurer Dr. Danya Maniccia Board Secretary Damarise Mann, LMSW Board Members Dr. Sean Chappin Brian Coffin Rhonda Daniels Edward R. Hitti, Esq Heidi Iyok Dr. Robert Waters Current IOOV Staff Executive Director Tandra LaGrone Director of Operations Phillip A. Burse Director of Advancement Michael Weidrich Director of LGBT Health Services Gabby Santos Fiscal Director Carmen Correa LGBT Case Manager Vanessa Gonzalez Trans Advocate La’Mia Aiken YMSM/MSM Program Coordinator Melvin Bruce II Office Manager/ Program Support Staff Brenda Erazo Administrative Assistant Carmica Sanders Support Staff Carolyn Pierce Social Worker Kathy Romero In Our Own Voices * 2
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