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There are distinguished and fascinating Northwestern alumni all over the world, but who knew there were so many in the LGBTQIA+ community! In this podcast, the Northwestern University Pride Alumni Club (NUPAC) brings you stories of queer Wildcats making an impact. Listen in as they share unique stories and how their identity has propelled them through their life’s work. Expect a few laughs and insights along the way.
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Gabriel Cooper (he/him) (Comm/Medill '10) is an active member of NUPAC and works as a psychotherapist in Los Angeles, California. He specializes in therapy with men, LGBTQ2+ folks, and those living with invisible disabilities. He is the founder of The Mindfulness Lab and is involved in well-being research at Cambridge University. He sees clients in person and virtually, and is always open to connecting with other NU folks over therapy or simply to say hi!Reach out to Gabriel to network or for...
Nick Winters is a classicist and former physicist specializing in ancient mathematics and science. His dissertation proposed a major revision to the history of Greek mathematics, organizing ancient mathematical texts into networks of information transmission and methodology. Outside of mathematics, Dr. Winters' work has included projects in ancient medicine, music, engineering, and practical sciences such as surveying and accounting, weaving and textile arts, timekeeping, and navigation. He i...
Mark T. Berry is a graduate of the class of 2023 from Northwestern. They studied Theater Management and Business, and were involved with numerous theater organizations and productions during their time on campus. In 2022, Mark received the NUPAC Scholarship Award for demonstrating contributions to the LGBTQ community through leadership, service, and volunteering.Now, Mark is starting work in the production department at Imagination Stage, a renowned children’s theater in Bethesda, Maryland. Y...
Moe Ari Brown is a leading mental health expert in the realm of Transgender Identity. Over the past decade, Moe has worked with LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and families as a therapist and in his other work. Through their own personal and professional explorations of their identity, Moe is now an expert in cultivating radical authenticity and was Hinge’s first-ever Love and Connections Expert. Moe has been featured in a broad array of media outlets including USA Today, Out Magazine, Di...
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, theatre maker Pallas Gutierrez and host Len Iaquinta explore LatinX identity in Broadway musicals through the lens of Bernstein's West Side Story.Pallas Gutierrez is a theatre maker from New York City. They are a teaching artist, playwright, and stagehand. Pallas is especially interested in exploring queerness and Latinidad on stage. Interested in updates and exclusive invitations from Northwestern’s global LGBTQ+ affinity club? NUPAC is free to join...
Paul Marchegiani is an entertainment executive, educator, and experienced stage performer who is passionate about all aspects of artistic and civic communication. He graduated Northwestern in 2000 with degrees in Voice & Opera (B.Mus.) and History (B.A.). He also participated in the Musical Theatre Certificate Program. After getting his J.D. from U.C. Berkeley, Paul worked as a litigation attorney for two top San Francisco law firms before moving to Los Angeles with his partner of 21...
Alisha Gomez-Shah is a 2x Northwestern graduate and former sabre fencing student-athlete. hey currently work in the Athletic Department at Northwestern with the fencing team, serve on the Communications Committee for the Department's Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion workgroup, and is the staff liaison for Athlete Alliance (LGBTQ+ and Ally affinity space for student-athletes). Interested in updates and exclusive invitations from Northwestern’s global LGBTQ+ affinity club? NUPAC is fre...
Dr. James Andrew Ellzy, II is the MHS GENESIS Clinical Functional Champion at the Defense Health Agency, Department of Defense. He retired from the United States Navy in 2018. James received his received his Medical Doctorate from the East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine. He received his Masters in Medical Informatics and Bachelor of Arts in Computer Studies from Northwestern University. James is also an avid ballet dancer!Interested in updates and exclusi...
Dr. Brian Mustanski is an international expert in the study, research, and practice of sexual and gender minority health and wellbeing. Brian founded and is the director of the world’s largest LGBTQ+ health research center, better known as the Institute of Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing (ISGMH). Brian needs support funding programs that grants don’t cover. NUPAC encourages Northwestern alumni to join us in making a financial contribution today. Interested in u...
Alum Len Iaquinta sits down with New York entrepreneur and entertainment lawyer Tom Carpenter, '90. Tom is the founder of Huckleberry ravel and was instrumental in the merger of SAG and AFTRA unions as well as negotiating high-profile contracts in the news industry and on Broadway. Listen as Tom shares how he took on organized crime as an entertainment lawyer and sensibilities for queer travelers around the world. Tom Carpenter shares his story of taking on organized crime as an ent...
It’s not an exaggeration to say that every member of Northwestern’s queer community has been impacted by the life of Art Johnston and his partner Pepe Mena in some way. They co-own a little Chicago watering hole called Sidetrack. With eight storefronts and multiple levels, Sidetrack is regarded as one of the top gay bars in the country. In addition to being a business owner, Art has also dedicated his life to activism. He was instrumental in a 1988 ban on discrimination based on sexual o...
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