GHC Staff Team
Healthcare Services
Alej (they/them) - Hablo español
Director of Healthcare Services
Community Support Services
Angelito (they/ella/estrella)
Hablo español
Community Care Manager
As a Latine queer Trans femme from a Low income background I am passionate about creating critical loving, joyful, and communal spaces of support free of harm for marginalized communities both within and beyond the confines of the systems at large. As we continue to feel the cost and harm of governmental and institutional neglect with regard to marginalized communities, I am deeply committed to serving as an advocate that empowers folks to exercise their rights, and to help remove barriers to success, community building and overall well being.
With an emphasis in Trans joy, I hope to be a transformative force in the ways we see and provide care for our trans siblings.
Mental Health Services
Ari (they/them) - Hablo español
Director of Mental Health
LMFT#110793
I am the Director of Mental Health and a licensed marriage and family therapist. I am a community healer as curanderx and I love to spend time in nature.
Mental Health Services
Brian (he/him)
Groups Coordinator
Mental Health Services
Charlie (she/they)
Counseling Program Manager
I am a trans femme, nonbinary individual who started down the path of social work while navigating through institutional transphobia and barricades in obtaining access to gender-affirming care. These experiences have deepened my dedication to dismantling systems of oppression and fostering joy in marginalized communities. With over 23 years of experience in education and social work, I am passionate about integrating trauma-informed, queer-informed, and liberatory practices into mental health care, specializing in working with neurodivergent, gender-nonconforming, and non-monogamous community members. As Counseling Program Manager, I am committed to creating compassionate and culturally competent spaces for QTBIPOC individuals to thrive.
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People, Culture, & Operations
Destiny (they/she) - Hablo español
Program Coordinator/Front Desk Lead
In embracing my queer, artsy identity, I find purpose and a call to action. Working with GHC has allowed me to channel my passion into meaningful work. As a biracial nonbinary pansexual femme, I navigate a vibrant intersection of culture, creativity, and social justice. I have a passion for advocating for the QTBIPOC community, celebrating our identities, and fostering a world where everyone can thrive authentically.
People, Culture, & Operations
Jenn (she/her)
Director of Finance & Administration
Mental Health Services
Kate (she/her/ella)
Associate Clinician - Crisis Support
AMFT#138631/ APCC#13248
I am a cisgender guest in trans spaces inspired by queer narrative practices, and enlivened by using movement and nature-based expressive arts to support individual and collective embodiment.
People, Culture, & Operations
Malakai (he/they/fam)
Executive Director
PSY26409
I am Black - a descent of free West Africans (Mende and Yoruba peoples) who survived enslavement on Turtle Island, a gender divine traverser, African-centered licensed psychologist and healer, and lover of our natural world. My elements are water and Earth. I believe in the power of collective care & healing. My kin center healing, humor, and love as action in our daily practices.
Mental Health Services
Malaya (she/her)
Associate Clinician - Los Rios
ASW#126227
I am a Filipina-American trans woman who is passionate about community building and healing justice. In my free time, I enjoy being in nature, playing Pokemon Go, and traveling to new places.
Community Support Services
Maya Andres (they/them/elle) - Hablo español
Community Care Specialist
I believe that artistry, intelligence and curiosity are inherent traits that everyone possesses and I work to cultivate creative excellence through cross cultural dialogue. I seek to create holistic, immersive educational experiences and aim to empower youth to access joy in community and a strong sense of autonomy. I actively work to dismantle systems of oppression that stifle clear thinking, creativity, and communication.
Healthcare Services
Ricky (they/them)
Contracted Phlebotomist
Mental Health Services
Rock (he/him)
Clinical Training Director
LCSW#14463
I am a Professor of Social Work at California State University Sacramento and a co-founder and Clinical Training Director at the Gender Health Center. I supervise graduate students and professional therapists across several continents, have a private practice, am a clinical supervisor at La Familia, and I am a longtime faculty member of the Vancouver School for Narrative Therapy. I have written three books on Narrative Therapy, Queer Theory, and Cultural Studies topics, and also conduct ongoing narrative therapy workshops and supervision for mental health professionals worldwide.
Healthcare Services
Tuong (she/they) - Tôi có thể nói tiếng Việt
Community Health Worker
In my work within QTBIPOC communities, I focus on building trust and fostering relationships to ensure that individuals feel safe accessing resources. Additionally, I work to challenge stigma and educate others about the importance of empathy and understanding in promoting wellness and resilience in these communities.