Encircle Staff
Encircle is a safe and welcoming workspace committed to advancing the well-being of LGBTQ+ youth and their families.
Dedicated to Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
We provide resources and support to help LGBTQ+ youth thrive.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. With the support of our passionate & qualified team, we can continue to change lives.
Meet The Team
Our staff comprises qualified and compassionate individuals who genuinely care about our mission.
Alexander Cutini he/him
Executive Director
Administration
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Alison Day she/her
Director of People & Culture -
Garrett Barnes he/him
Director of Development
Operations
Jake Barney he/him
V.P. of Operations
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Holly Taylor she/her
Therapy Receptionist -
Richard Bingham he/him
Senior Manager of Facilities -
Megan Merrill she/her
Senior Manager of Finance -
Sandra Priedeman, MSW, LCSW she/her
Assistant Clinical DirectorMalia Burgess, MSW, MFA, LCSW she/her
Assistant Clinical DirectorDr. Sami Simpson, PhD, LMFT she/her
Assistant Clinical DirectorJack Haden, MSW, LCSW he/him
Lead TherapistAgnes Robl, MSW, LCSW she/her
TherapistDevin Gold, MSW, CSW she/her
TherapistCarrie Judd, MSW, CSW she/her
TherapistJeremy Clark, MS, AMFT he/him
TherapistSarah Cowley, LCMHC, she/her
Lead TherapistDr. Jaidelynn Rogers, Phd, Psychology Resident she/they
Associate Therapist
Marketing
Callie Birdsall-Chambers she/her
V.P. of Marketing and Communications
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Thomas Madrigal he/him
Marketing ManagerAly Dosdall she/her
Social Media Manager
Programs
Ana Chavarri she/her
Associate V.P. of Programs
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Macey Gwynn they/she
Associate Home DirectorChris Amador they/them
Assistant Home DirectorShem Busenbark he/him
Assistant Home Director -
Fane Harris they/them
Associate Home DirectorTyson Johnson he/they
Assistant Home Director -
Julie Benson she/her
Home DirectorPerrin Smith they/she
Assistant Home DirectorSammy Bateman she/her
Program Coordinator -
Elise Villaroman she/her
Associate Home DirectorErika Esplin they/them
Assistant Home Director
Encircle is a place for LGBTQ+ youth to feel loved and supported. Our team is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all.
LGBTQ+ youth need your help. Monthly donations can save lives.
With your help, we can continue to provide essential services, connections, and support that improve the health and well-being of queer youth.
Our community of monthly donors is bringing life-saving services to LGBTQ+ youth and families in need. We appreciate your support!
We Can Make A Difference
To learn more about our services, find a group to attend or get involved.
We value diversity and strive to hire competent, qualified staff members in all departments.
Encircle creates an environment free of harassment and discrimination, embodying our mission statement of No Sides, Only Love.
We continue implementing further training and practices to make our spaces more inclusive and safe. We are confident that we can continue to change lives by providing resources, support, and guidance to LGBTQ+ youth and their families.
