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Bio

Currently the director of programs for the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland, Gulnar Feerasta (she/they) is passionate about promoting empowerment, resiliency, and leadership throughout marginalized communities. With advocacy and outreach at the forefront of her vision, her goal is to build strong support systems while improving the quality of life through long-term policy and social change.  Gulnar is also a recent recipient of the Outstanding Community Partner Award, which was bestowed upon them by Case Western Reserve University’s Office of Cancer Disparities Research Center in partnership with Case’s School of Medicine, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, and the Cleveland Clinic. Furthermore, they actively serve as a personal and professional mentor to young professionals. Gulnar is constantly discovering new pathways to becoming the change she wishes to see in her community.

Professional Interests & Expertise

Education,LGBTQIA+ Equity,Nonprofit Management,Racial Equity,Youth Development

Organization

The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland

Learn more about Gulnar's work:

Opinion Piece

A call to end modern medical apartheid in Ohio

Podcast

Human Affirming Medical Care with Gulnar Feerasta

Publication

Mapping the Dynamic Complexity of Sexual and Gender Minority Healthcare Disparities: A Systems Thinking Approach

Podcast

Pride is a Movement, Not a Moment

Opinion Piece

Healthcare will not be accessible to all until gender, sexuality and disability are included

See All of Gulnar's Work
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