Help us welcome one of the newest members on our Board of Directors, Rebecca! She first became connected with the DC Center through her participation in the social group, Women in their Twenties & Thirties (WiTT). She has stayed involved with that group and has also helped with the Youth Working Group.
Birthdate, Astro Sign.
June 23, Cancer.
Where are you originally from?
Montclair, NJ
When and why did you start volunteering at the DC Center?
I started coming to the DC Center in August 2014 because I was search for an LGBT community after finishing college earlier that year.
What is your favorite part about the LGBTQ+ community?
I love how open-minded, supportive and strong our community is.
Who do you look up to in the queer community?
Is it too cliché to say Ellen Degeneres? If so, Kristin Russo.
What is your favorite queer movie?
Imagine Me & You (though I’m much more passionate about queer television than movies).
What is your favorite DC neighborhood?
U St Corridor, which was one of the first neighborhoods that felt like home since the DC Center is there!
What is your go to restaurant and what do you order?
I love HipCityVeg and I order their Lil Golden Nugs (vegetarian chicken nuggets) and sweet potato fries.
Are you more of an early bird or a night owl?
I’m definitely an early bird!