Meet the Board
We bring different perspectives to the table, but we’re united by a love for impactful work, advocacy, and real connection.
Nicole Lozano
Nicole Lozano is a founding member of the Q Center. She is a counseling psychologist whose clinical work as a therapist has focused on gender expansive care and LGBTQ related concerns. Her work with the Q is focused on establishing a place for all to learn more about themselves and create a home for LGBTQ folks.
President | she/her
Irene Martinez
Irene is a founding member of Concho Valley Q Center and a dedicated straight ally driven by a simple belief: every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and celebrated for exactly who they are. Irene has committed herself to building a community where protection is a promise, not a privilege. Her work with the Q is rooted in the conviction that a community is only as strong as its most vulnerable members.
Vice President | she/her
With 13 years in public education (12 of those being a band director and transitioning into the role of school counselor this year), Steph brings an important role as educator, advocate, and creative personality. Steph is a founding member of The Q and cannot wait to begin serving the members of this area and build some connections!
Secretary | she/her
Steph Ellis-Dearborn
Jennie is the Executive Director of The Q and a dedicated nonprofit professional with over five years of experience advancing advocacy and inclusion. Her work is deeply rooted in LGBTQ+ advocacy. Jennie brings creativity, strategic leadership, and an unwavering commitment to equity, all informed by lived experience and a genuine passion for community-building.
Executive Director | she/her