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Who is Jim Toy?
The name “Jim Toy” is synonymous with the queer movement in the state of Michigan. The first publicly “out” man in Michigan (1970), Jim established the first campus center in history devoted to the support of sexual minority group members. His status as a TBLG icon is based on over 40 years of tireless effort to create safety and equality for people of all sexual and gender preferences through his speaking, teaching, writing, administrating, organizing, and protesting. The Jim Toy Community Center is honored to be associated with his name and to dedicate its work to his causes.
Our Mission
The Jim Toy Community Center is a resource center that exists to provide information, education, social events, and advocacy by and for the Queer and Ally community in the Washtenaw County area. JTCC welcomes all who support its mission to participate in its activities.
Our Vision
We envision an inclusive community where people of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity are visible and live together in equality, respect and happiness.
Our Values
Education
Advocacy
Community Development
Meet the Board
Joe Halsch, President
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Diana Cass, Vice President
Robert Joerg, Treasurer
Pedro Coracides, Secretary
Pedro joined the board in 2022 as a member-at-large and became Secretary in 2023. He became interested in serving the Washtenaw County community after his involvement in Ann Arbor Pride both as a sponsor and as a board member. He is a master of social work with a passion for community development. Professionally, Pedro has work in the aviation, tech, and health industries, and currently works in higher education sexual misconduct prevention. He resides in Detroit with his husband Tyler and their dog Hudson.
Leigh Greden
Elizabeth Janovic
Kinsey Button
Jelani McGadney
Joe Thomas
David Taylor
Thank you to our past presidents
Travis Radina, 2015 - 2019
Brad O'Furey, 2015 - 2016
Sandi Smith, 2013 - 2014
Terrance McGinn, 2012
Linda Lombardini, 2011
Barry McDougall, 2008 - 2010
Michael G. Mcguire, 2007
Jeremy Merklinger, 2004 - 2006
Meredith Hochman, 2003
Audrey Wojtkowiak, 2002
Jarrod Van Kirk, 2001
Linda Lombardini, 1999 - 2000
Mark Leonard, 1997 - 1998
Kathy Liddle, 1995 - 1997