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Meet The Board of Directors

The Board is an all-volunteer effort to aid the Rainbow Community Center's vision and future. Click here to learn more about joining our board.

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Jassy Mopera

Board President 

I serve as a board member with the Rainbow Community Center because I’m deeply committed to supporting the queer community—especially those facing housing instability and addiction. As a registered drug abuse counselor, my passion lies in exploring the intersection of queerness and substance use, and I’m actively pursuing studies to become a gender therapist. I am currently a Care Coordinator Supervisor for a non-profit that provides services to unhoused individuals staying in shelters and stabilization units, working closely with the Department of Health to deliver compassionate, coordinated care. I’m super passionate about the work I do, and my goal is to bring that same tenacity, heart, and drive to the work we do at the Rainbow Community Center.

 

Throughout my journey, I’ve conducted transgender-inclusive trainings for companies such as Five Keys, Akua, and 23andMe, helping organizations create more affirming spaces. I’ve also served as a panelist at numerous keynote speaking engagements to combat transphobia and promote the inclusion of all genders in critical spaces like treatment centers, the workforce, and healthcare systems. I’m proud to help build a world where queer and trans individuals are not only seen but respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.


 

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Justin Ceja-Wilson

Board Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer

Justin Ceja-Wilson is a driven and passionate leader with over two decades of experience in operations and service delivery, currently serving as the Senior Director of Business Transformation at EOS IT Solutions. Known for building strong teams, simplifying complex processes, and delivering real results, Justin thrives on creating structure, fostering collaboration, and leading with purpose.

 

Outside of work, Justin is all about heart and home. He’s been happily married to his husband, Cesar, for nearly five years, and together they share their life with two spirited dachshunds, Miles and Phil. A dedicated homebody who loves to entertain, Justin finds joy in cooking and baking, always trying out new recipes and sharing his creations with friends and family.

 

When he’s not optimizing operations or whipping up something in the kitchen, you’ll likely find him traveling—whether it’s exploring new cities, relaxing by the coast, or planning the next big adventure. Justin lives life with intention, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for both the journey and the people who share it with him.

 

Justin is thrilled to be joining the board of the Rainbow Community Center (RCC). As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, he sees this opportunity as a chance to give back, learn, and help build a stronger, more inclusive future. He believes deeply in the power of diverse voices working toward a common goal—and is excited to contribute his experience, energy, and heart to the mission of RCC.

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Jonathan Lee, PhD
Board Secretary 


Jonathan Lee is a professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University. His family survived the Cambodian genocide and arrived in the United States in 1981 when he was 5 years old. He identifies as Chinese-Vietnamese-Cambodian American. He received his doctorate in religious studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 2009. He has published 16 books, and numerous articles and essays on Asian American histories, folklore, cultures, and religions. Currently, he serves as editor-in-chief of Chinese America: History & Perspectives, a peer-review journal published by the Chinese Historical Society of America. He is dedicated to anti-racist pedagogy in education and has been invited by several Silicon Valley corporations and public agencies to speak on equity, inclusion, diversity, and belonging issues. He and his husband are fathers to two adopted sons. He has served as Rainbow's Board President (July - October 2023) and Interim Executive Director (October 2023-August 2024).

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D'Marco J. Anthony

D’Marco J. Anthony is interested in and involved in local political advocacy and building community. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and he minored in Global Studies. D’Marco is currently working in the international travel industry. He has been a Concord resident for over a decade. Mr. Anthony was the first openly queer person to run for Concord City Treasurer. He has African American, Ashkenazi Jewish American, and Irish American heritage. D’Marco is excited to use his new role with RCC to advocate for our local queer community. 

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Carter Quillen Serrett

Carter Quillen Serrett (he/him) is a seasoned mental health professional, published author, and LGBTQ+ advocate whose connection to the Rainbow Community Center spans nearly two decades. A long-time resident of Contra Costa County, Carter is a gay parent and the son of an out lesbian who found love and community through the Center—making his board service a deeply personal tribute to her legacy. With a 30-year career in leadership and behavioral health, He is a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) in California and maintains a private practice supporting clients from diverse backgrounds. His lived experiences, both personal and professional, have given him a profound understanding of the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly in areas such as mental health, addiction, and community care.

Carter brings extensive nonprofit and board experience to the table, having served on the Boards of Community United Against Violence (CUAV) and the American Society for Training and Development. His leadership style emphasizes strategic planning, fiscal oversight, and team cohesion, and he has led numerous consulting engagements on change management and organizational effectiveness. A strong advocate for inclusive and accessible services, Carter is committed to enhancing the Rainbow Community Center’s impact, particularly through expanded mental health and substance use resources. In addition to his clinical and leadership work, he has contributed as a volunteer staff writer for The Pacific Center for Human Growth in Berkeley and has been featured in Gay Parent magazine. Carter is enthusiastic about the opportunity to give back to the Center that has given so much to him and his family, and he looks forward to helping guide it into a strong and sustainable future.

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Roman Holland

A California native and Bay Area resident for the last six years, Roman Holland is a dynamic and collaborative leader with over a decade of experience helping scale brands in operations, workforce management, and client relations, before moving to pursue a career in finance. He’s a California native and a Bay Area resident of six years with a passion for giving back to his community, advocating for HIV awareness and education, learning and sharing more about Queer Media, and ensuring people have access to services that support and build up our community.

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Chris Holden

Staff Representative to the Board (non-voting)

Chris received his Bachelor of Science at Boston’s Northeastern University and an addition graphic arts degree at Epping Forest College, London, England. His most recent work experience was as a Program Coordinator for 140+ disabled/formerly homeless seniors in a supportive housing setting. Prior to that, Chris lived in Zurich, Switzerland for 7 years and traveled extensively through Europe and Asia and taught English in Dharamsala, India.

Many thanks to all of our past Board Members
for their service and continued support
*

Ben-David Barr
Ursula Bartels
Sherry Berman
Nan Breedlove
David Brown
Ed Cotton
Jon Crovo
Doug Cyr
Alison Dipace
Joe Falkner
Roxanne Huey
Patrick Hughes
Brian James
Mark King
John Kolb
Larry McNeill
Brenda (Butler) Porto
Melitta Rorty
Kent Sacks, MD
Tristan Mendoza
Brynn Noonen
Sara Tucker
Misha Safran

Bill Huffaker
Larry Kolka
Tom Lewenz
Rob Mills
Dean Parmer
Donna Slater
Leslie Stewart
Bob Switzer
Leslie Takahashi
Steve Watkins
Michael Weinberger
Shirley Wilson
Ron Wolberg
Kay Teeters
Helen Zink
Gwen Swenson
Lisa Su
Zachary Martin
Brynn Noonen
Emma Sutton
Syd Salesman
Jonathan H. X. Lee

Dee Vieira

 

Danielle Wilson
Daniela Garcia
Gerardo Valencia
Joanna Ceponis

Will McGarvey
Chris Spanos
Elba Morales
Ken Carlson
Cliff Fahey 
Jack Rednour-Bruckman

Vanessa Blum
Nicole LaPointe

Wallace Yan
John Haberkorn
Michelle Paquette
Dorann "Dodi" Zotigh
Stefano Gonzalez
Dana Johnson
Chris Wikler
Alvaro Gonzalez

Robyn Kuslits

*We are assembling ongoing the list of past board members. If you served as a member of Rainbow’s Board we want to recognize your contributions too! Please send an email to rcc@rainbowcc.org with the dates of your board service as we would like to add your name here too!


Meetings of the Rainbow Community Center’s Board of Directors are held via Zoom teleconference and in-person at the center for board and staff. For questions or accessibility requests or to request permission to attend, please contact rcc@rainbowcc.org.

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