Stonewall Columbus

Stonewall Columbus

Where LGBTQ+ Community Thrives in Central Ohio

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Stonewall Team

Annually, close to 35,000 individuals connect to Stonewall, in person and virtually, seeking resources and connection to services for the LGBTQ+ and allied communities. Stonewall’s team is dedicated to building and strengthening the LGBTQ+ community and strives to meet the needs of each and every member of our diverse community.

Staff listing as of 01.12.2026

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  • General inquiries
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Leadership

Densil Porteous headshot

Densil, MBA (he/they)

Executive Director

Email:
director@stonewallcolumbus.org
Phone: 614-299-7764


Operations & Building Services

Cass Helm headshot

Cass (she/her/hers)

Director, Administrative Operations / Pride Event Coordinator

Email:
chelm@stonewallcolumbus.org
Phone: 614-930-2272

Sierra, MHR (she/her/hers)

Sr. Manager, Business & Infrastructure / Pride Event Coordinator

Email:
sprince@stonewallcolumbus.org
Phone: 614-930-2265

Wade headshot

Wade (they/them)

Sr. Coordinator, Operations & Visitor Experience

Email:
wmccullough@stonewallcolumbus.org
Phone: 614-930-2275

Gina Cortnick headshot

Gina, MSW (she/her/hers)

Building & Operations Coordinator

Email:
gcortnik@stonewallcolumbus.org


Community Programs & Learning

Jaki headshot

Jaki (she/they)

Associate Director, Community Programs

Email:
programscoordinator@stonewallcolumbus.org
Phone: 614-930-2273

Alaster headshot

Alaster (they/them)

Coordinator, Community Programs & Learning

Email:
aquirk@stonewallcolumbus.org
Phone: 614-930-2268

Alaster headshot

Izzi (she/they)

Intern, Community Programs & Learning

Email:
igibbon@stonewallcolumbus.org
Phone: 614-299-7764


Business Development

CJ Martin headshot

CJ, PhD (he/him/his)

Director, Business Development

Email:
cmartin@stonewallcolumbus.org
Phone: 614-930-2263


Marketing & Communications

Leo Rodriguez headshot

Leo (he/him/his)

Sr. Coordinator, Marketing & Communications

Email:
lrodriguez@stonewallcolumbus.org
Phone: 614-930-2270


Individual Giving

Steven Nikolakis headshot

Steven (he/him/his)

Coordinator, Individual Giving

Email:
snikolakis@stonewallcolumbus.org
Phone: 614-930-2278


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Stonewall Thrives — Our Annual Campaign

Our Annual Campaign provides the critical support that keeps our doors open and our services responsive to community needs.

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Blog – The Cornerstone

  • Honoring Women Who Shaped Stonewall Columbus March 1, 2026
  • Statement from Stonewall Columbus on the Removal of the Pride Flag from the Stonewall National Monument February 11, 2026
  • 1990 Valentine’s Day Protest February 10, 2026
  • Affirming Humanity: Stonewall Columbus on Immigration Enforcement February 8, 2026

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