 Jenna Martínez (she/her/hers) Director, LGBTQ+ Student Services Division of Campus Engagement, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Phone: 216-687-2056 Email: j.n.martinez@csuohio.edu Jenna was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas and made her way to Cleveland by way of New York City in 2020. Jenna was a first-gen student and is passionate about equity in education. She has worked in education for 15 years supporting first-gen and BIPOC communities in college success, social-emotional learning, and adult literacy. Jenna is a printmaker and writer. Her favorite places in Cleveland are The Roaming Biscuit, Zygote Press, the Julia de Burgos Center, and the Metroparks. She is thrilled to be leading LGBTQ+ Student Services. She also teaches yoga the rec center on campus. |
 Ty Brown (she/they) Student Graphic Designer Ty is a super senior majoring in Graphic Design and minoring in Marketing. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, she is glad to be able to give back to the community by working at the center and making art for everyone to love. They enjoy making art (physical and digital), making memories with friends, and trying different food places. You can talk to them about anything and everything. |
 Kiara Moss (she/her/hers)Student Office Assistant Hi everyone! My name is Kiara, and I am a freshman here at CSU majoring in biology. My hobbies include reading and listening to music. Please feel free to come to me with any questions or to just chat. I am thrilled to be joining the team and cannot wait to meet you all! |
 G Formica (they/she)Student Program Assistant G is a Cleveland native pursuing a degree in Non-Profit Administration and Women and Gender Studies. G has enjoyed experiences working in advocacy and is currently a CCYAN (Crohn's and Colitis Young Adult Network) Fellow. She has experience with organizing work reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and chronic illness advocacy work. You've might have seen G on or off campus as their alter ego, Dean Heartthrob(@dean.heartthrob). They advocate for breaking down stereotypes and challenging societal norms, as a genderqueer performer like Dean. G is committed and passionate about making CSU a more comforting and accepting place for all folks in the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. |
 Djesse Jackson (they/he)Student Office Assistant Djesse is a transfer student and super-senior studying Computer Engineering with a minor in Computer Science and Math.They were raised in Cleveland and attended high school at John Marshall School of Engineering, where they also became a CCP student at Cleveland State. Upon finishing high school, he attended Columbia University, where he studied Computer Engineering until he moved back home during the pandemic. After leaving NYC, they decided to transfer back to CSU to continue pursuing their studies. You can find him getting involved in various different ways both on and off-campus, from participating in the Math Club, to being the Vice President of the QSA, to getting involved with various different political candidates and organizations. In their spare time, you can find them playing dungeons and dragons, attending drag shows, listening to music, or reading. |
 Kara Tellaisha Inaugural Director, LGBTQ+ Student Services Kara was the very first Director of LGBTQ+ Student Services. She is a native Clevelander and Cleveland State University alum. She graduated with her MBA in May 2023. She led countless efforts and policy changes to support CSU’s LGBTQ+ students and their allies. |