GLSEN Upstate New York Board of Directors

Change happens when we work together. We are proud to work with the leadership of passionate activists, tireless historians and researchers, inspiring educators and advocates, and most of all, the students and educators working every day to ensure safer, more inclusive schools for LGBTQ youth.

Kayele Arnold (He/They)
Chair of Board of Directors

Alynn McTighe (She/Her/Hers)
Treasurer & Board Member

Ellis Rowlands (He/They)
Secretary & Board Member

Thea MacFawn (She/Her/Hers) 
Board Member

Cameron Torrey (He/ Him/ His)
Board Member

Brianne Ptak-Mimura (She/Her/Hers)
Board Member

Interested In Joining Our Board?

If you have a passion for advocating for and uplifting the voices of our LGBTQ+ K-12 Youth, GLSEN Upstate NY is the place for you! If interested, please submit your most current resume and a cover-letter on why you are interested in joining our board.