Monday, June 12th, 2023 - 8:30 am - 11:30 am
St Johns Episcopal Church ~ 323 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH 44503
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Light Refreshments Serviced
www.fullspectrumcommunityoutreach.org
Pronouns: He/Him/His
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 worked closely with YSUnity LGBTQIA+; Youngstown State University’s most visible and vocal GSA, for over 6 years holding different officer positions including President. Tim works very closely with the LGBTQIA+ population throughout the Mahoning Valley and is well known for his activism. Since graduating, he has kept strong relationships and networked with local LGBTQIA+ friendly businesses, and allies over the years. Tim helped to form BCC Full Spectrum Community Outreach Center because he saw a lack of services and resources for the LGBTQIA+ population in the tri-county and outlying areas. 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, Pennsylvanian and West Virginia between the months of May and November. While festivals and graphic design are careers for Tim, helping the LGBTQIA+ community is his passion.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Jessica holds a BA, BS, LICDC, and is finishing graduate school for her MS degree in Clinical Mental Health. She currently works locally in Youngstown in community mental health, working with children and adolescents. Jessica intends to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on forensic psych. She is a proud mom to a transgender son and two young children. She has experience with schizophrenia, mental health treatment court, incarcerated and forensic clients, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. She has also worked with those struggling with substance abuse. She is a very passionate advocate for marginalized populations of all kinds and believes empathy is the key to improving society.