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 07.06.2026

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  • General inquiries
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Business Operations & Building Services

Cass Helm headshot

Cass (she/her/hers)

Director, Business Operations / Pride Event Coordinator

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

Svetlana Harlan Bio Image

Svetlana, PhD (she/they)

Manager, Executive Operations

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

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)

Director, Community Programs & Learning

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

Alaster headshot

Alaster (they/them)

Sr. Coordinator, Community Programs & Learning

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

Shannon (he/him/his)

Coordinator, Learning & Development

Email:
sschneider@stonewallcolumbus.org
Phone: 614-930-2261

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Izzi (she/they)

Intern, Community Programs & Learning

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


Advancement

Leo Rodriguez headshot

Leo (he/him/his)

Manager, Communications & Marketing

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

Steven Nikolakis headshot

Steven (he/him/his)

Manager, Annual 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

  • The State of Our Community: Executive Director Remarks 2026 Pride Brunch June 19, 2026
  • 614 Reasons to Keep Building Belonging June 14, 2026
  • Ten Years After Pulse June 12, 2026
  • Stonewall Columbus Announces Leadership Transition June 8, 2026

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