Meet the individuals who are working to create a welcoming center of resources for the LGBTQ+ Community in Chico and beyond
OUR STAFF
Meet the individuals who make sure our Stonewall Alliance Center is running smoothly every day. Whenever there are events being planned, educational workshops occurring, or providing an inclusive space for all, these individuals are getting it done!
justina sotelo
Executive Director
justina@StonewallChico.Org
Justina (she/they) was born and raised in California, she moved to New York City after graduating college and worked as a High School educator for the past four years. Their transition to the nonprofit world was inspired by 7 years of experience as a community organizer and advocate. Justina is excited for their transition into their role as Executive Director and looks forward to continuing to deepen their relationships with local residents, organizations and businesses in order to best serve the Stonewall Community!
ari culbertson
Events Coordinator
ari@StonewallChico.Org
Ari (they/them) is excited to be the newest member of the Stonewall team. New to Chico, they are excited to continue to build their community by getting to know community members, businesses, and hosting queer events for all. After working in both the Film and Tech Industry they are excited to shift towards non-profit work and continue to service their community. They have been an avid volunteer for most of their life, most recently with Street Watch LA, Westlake Community Table, and the Chico History Museum. Outside of Stonewall they continue to write and tell Queer Stories, as that is their lifelong passion.
Alyssa Larson
Social Media Coordinator-Alyssa@StonewallChico.Org
Alyssa (she/her) has been working at Stonewall Chico since 2017. She’s held many roles including Center Coordinator, Events Coordinator, and now Social Media Coordinator. Alyssa loves Chico and considers it her hometown, though she now lives in San Francisco and divides her time between Stonewall Chico, immersive theatrical productions, and her own private business, Good Stuff Event Planning. Alyssa’s degree is in Organizational Communications and she comes from a diverse background of nonprofit and activism work, event and theatrical production, and community organizing. She is passionate about facilitating change and joy through collective experience, and about giving voice to those who systems of power have stolen it from.
marisa diaz
Center Coordinator
marisa@StonewallChico.Org
Marisa (she/they) is from here in California, and has lived in Butte County for the past 7 years where she’s had the privilege of building strong relationships in our community and advocating for marginalized groups within it. Marisa has lots of experience working in customer service and office positions, and she serves as the Director of Outreach for Red Bluff Alums for Justice- a nonprofit she co-founded which advocates for the equity and empowerment of BIPOC students at Red Bluff High. She believes her experience will provide her insight into the needs of each individual she encounters, and help her be a great Center Coordinator. She is looking forward to growing into our team and creating her place within the Stonewall Community. We're so glad to have her with us!
Marin Hambley
Advocacy and Education Coordinator - Marin@StonewallChico.Org
Marin Hambley (they/them) is happy to be a part of the Stonewall team, and feels lucky to get to work with so many different LGBTQ+ folks in the rural area. In their role for Stonewall, they travel across Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Plumas, Tehama, Shasta, Placer, and Trinity counties to support organizations in creating more gender-inclusive and LGBTQ+ friendly spaces, and to support LGBTQ+ community members in accessing the resources they need. Outside of their role at Stonewall, they also work with Safe Space Winter Shelter, Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition, and regularly facilitate workshops on crisis de-escalation, and trauma-informed care.