Our Staff
Adam Gregory Catanzarite, Youth Coordinator
Born and raised in the bread-basket, Adam made their way to Vermont to plant new roots after receiving zes B.A. in Communications & Culture from Indiana University. Ze has served as an AmeriCorps VISTA, worked as an instructor with The Upward Bound Project and has been an animal/human rights advocate for several years. Some of Adam’s roles at Outright are to oversee Friday Night Group programming (for Burlington, Rutland, and Montpelier — with hopes of expanding this service to new parts of the state), put together Camp Outright (with the help of many wonderful folks) and help facilitate The SASS Academy. Adam will also be working on finding new and creative ideas for programming with youth in the space – so if you have ideas that you’d like to see, you should absolutely contact them! If you find them biking about town or strolling through the farmers market be sure to say hello.
Five Fun Facts – Adam…
1. is a vegan
2. prefers fresh herbs to fresh flowers.
3. enjoys foraging for wild edible berries.
4. sleeps in their boots from time to time.
5. fell in love with the sea at age 13 (and still is)!
Adam can be reached at adam@outrightvt.org
Michel DuBois, Director of Operations
A native of Vermont, Michel has been active in the local queer community on several fronts over the past decade, having served as a volunteer facilitator of RU12’s Coming Out Support Group, Operations Manager for Out in the Mountains of Mountain Pride Media, Inc., Database manager for RU12 and as an active volunteer and member of Faerie Camp Destiny, helping to create a queer-oriented sanctuary on nearly 200 woodland acres in southern Vermont. He is currently treasurer of RFD Press, publishers of RFD Magazine, America’s second-oldest queer publication. After a five year education trip across Europe, he earned a BA in Philosophy from KU Leuven, Belgium, speaks French and Italian. He also speaks just enough Spanish to keep him out of trouble on his recent winter trips to Central America.
Contact Michel at opsmgr@outrightvt.org
Saben Littlefield, Education & Statewide Field Manager
Saben is working as the Education & Statewide Field Manager with Outright. Saben’s work involves reaching out to GSAs statewide (to provide guidance and support), working collaboratively with schools to build new GSAs, and provide anti-bullying presentations in middle schools, high schools, colleges, and community settings around the state. Saben’s background is in youth services as a Residence Director at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Saben has been with Outright since the end of August, 2009 and when not at work, you’ll likely find him out and about town with his pup — walking, biking, hiking, or hanging at the dog-park. If you swing by the office, you’ll likely meet Steve, the dog, as he has joined the Outright team!
Contact Saben at Saben@outrightvt.org
Llu Mulvaney-Stanak, Director of Development
Llu is a fierce, gender-queer, life-long Vermonter who grew up in Barre City, received a BS in Mass Media from Castleton State, and a Masters degree from UVM in Education. In 2002, Llu joined the Outright Vermont staff for the first time, as a Program
Director, providing support to volunteers, running HIV/AIDS prevention programming, and planning big queer youth events like Youth Pride/Prom. Over the next five years, Llu rose through the staff ranks, becoming Outright’s youngest Co-Director at age 22 and then sole Executive Director a few years later. Llu left Outright in 2007 to pursue a job at UVM’s Student Life office and a graduate degree. With a deep passion for social justice, equity and creating queer space, Llu has worn many hats professionally and personally across the state: “DJ Llu” on the radio and for many a queer dance party; a co-founder of the drag crew Kings Local 802; and queer activist work on issues ranging from anti-racism, dismantling cross-lateral oppression, lobbying for firm anti-bully laws, claiming queer space, and celebrating the queer community in Vermont. Llu is honored and super excited to return to Outright Vermont as the Development Director and looks forward to helping to build a strong network of support among Vermonters far and wide.
Contact Llu at llu@outrightvt.org
Five Fun Facts About Llu
*Llu is a DJ on the radio and on dance floors locally – DJ Llu!
*Llu is an identical twin.
*Llu is a life-long Vermonter and grew up in Barre City, VT.
*Llu has met and hung out with Joan Jett.
*Llu is an urban gardener.
Melissa Murray, Executive Director
Melissa Murray is a queer mama and a social justice activist. She has worked in a variety of social justice movements, including anti-violence, racial justice, reproductive health, and queer rights. In Ohio, she worked with LGBTQ students at the Ohio State University, and provided sober support to queer women in recovery. Melissa holds a BA in Women’s Studies and a Masters in Social Work, both from the Ohio State University. Outside of work, Melissa is a voracious reader and enjoys volunteering at her daughters’ school. Melissa is excited to bring her talents to Outright Vermont to work with and on behalf of queer youth.
Contact Melissa at ed@outrightvt.org
Five fun facts about Melissa:
1. I have three hilarious daughters.
Faith Yacubian, Director of Youth Services
Faith is a white, lesbian Armenian originally from Belmont, MA (a suburb that is 15 minutes from Boston). She has a
Masters in Cultural Anthropology and Social Transformation. In addition to working at Outright,
Faith also teaches a course at Champlain College called Social Injustice in a Diverse Society.
Faith has a strong sense of belonging when she is at Outright. As the Director of Youth Services, it is her goal that this feeling of belonging becomes a shared feeling for all queer youth. The needs of queer youth are as diverse as the methods of empowerment. Let’s work together to empower all queer youth in the state of Vermont.
You can find Faith in the Outright office on Fridays and some Saturdays. Contact Faith at Faith@outrightvt.org
Five Fun Facts About Faith
*I was on the first all women’s hockey team in Belmont High School.
*I love to dance and listen to music (I am a dedicated Muse and Brandi Carlile listener).
*I could eat a Black Raspberry Creemee every day.
*I have two siblings whom I adore and four nieces/nephews over whom I gush.
*Rent is my all time favorite musical. “One Song Glory” still makes me cry.
