Officers
Will Frankenstein
President
he/him
Washington, DC
Mathematics ’07
Will is from New York and graduated from Stanford with a BS in Mathematics. After Stanford, he moved briefly to DC and then earned his PhD at Carnegie Mellon, where he co-founded Allies Grad/CMQ+, CMU’s graduate student LGBTQ+ student group. He has moved back to Washington, DC and is currently a data scientist in Deloitte’s government and public sector market and an Adjunct Lecturer in Georgetown’s Mathematics & Statistics department. He enjoys dim sum, Dr. Frankenstein jokes, and helping connect other east coast bound alumni.
ANGELA MORIAH SMITH
Vice President
they/them
Palo Alto, CA
Psychology ’18
Angela is a queer, disabled academic, artist, and community builder originally from the Missouri Ozarks. They transferred to Stanford as a 32-year-old undergraduate, earning a BA in Psychology in 2018 and later an MA from the University of Toronto. A champion for accessibility and inclusion, they became Stanford’s first Academic Accommodations Support Coordinator in the School of Humanities & Sciences. Now, Angela is a researcher exploring AI cognition, creativity, and queer futurism. They also bring storytelling to the stage as a drag performer and MC, spreading queer joy wherever they go.
RAUL RIOS
Treasurer
he/him
West Hollywood, CA
MBA ’06
Raul Rios is Head of Strategy at Saylor, a leading advertising agency, where he drives entertainment-led brand storytelling, audience insights, and cultural impact for clients such as Amazon Studios, Apple, Disney, Netflix, and Warner Bros. Previously, he was SVP of Strategy at Walton Isaacson, where he led major campaigns for Lexus, McDonald’s, and American Airlines. With over 15 years of experience in brand strategy, consumer insights, and multicultural marketing, he has spearheaded award-winning initiatives for Fortune 500 brands. Raul earned his MBA from Stanford and dual undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and English Literature from Whittier College. He serves on the boards of APLA Health and the American Advertising Federation LA and is a co-chair for the Stanford Latino Alumni Association’s 2026 Latino Summit. He resides in West Hollywood, CA, with his partner, Aaron.
JAY-MARIE HILL
Secretary
they/all
St. Louis, MO
Theater & Performance Studies (Drama) ’10
Jay-Marie is a Black, Gender Expansive artist and educator hailing from the Bay Area. After Stanford, they lived many lives, from teaching in and partnering with Oakland Public Schools, to speaking and touring internationally as a musician and performing artist, to running Statewide Trans Advocacy Programs across the Midwest. Now an educator, recording artist, touring cyclist, and somatic coach, they split their time between Oakland, CA and St. Louis, MO.
Board Members at Large
Autumn carter
Board Member
she/her
Philadelphia, PA
Political Science ’11
Autumn is originally from Delaware and now lives in Philadelphia. Passionate about civic engagement and systems change, she specializes in organizational strategy and sustainable growth. She is the founder and managing partner of NEX Strategies, a consulting firm focused on strategic planning and organizational development for public sector and nonprofit organizations. Autumn enjoys reading, woodworking, sci-fi, and exploring new places. At Stanford, she studied Political Science, often exploring the intersections of policy, technology, and management.
Via Lipman
Board Member
she/her
’27
Via Lipman is a sophomore passionate about literature, language, and social justice. Her research explores inclusivity in education, including a published study on diversity in Florida school literature in the Journal of Literacy Innovation (2024) and a project on pronoun sharing in academic settings. Deeply involved with GLSEN National since 2022, Via serves as the National Student Council Program Assistant, where she leads the Rainbow Writes contest, blending LGBTQ+ activism with literary representation. Her advocacy has taken her to platforms like the U.S. Department of Education and the Congressional Equality Caucus. She’s also collaborated with Netflix on an inclusive classroom guide for Heartstopper and edited resources supporting LGBTQ+ and marginalized youth. On campus, Via edits an undergraduate research journal, directs DEI initiatives in Stanford Greek Life, and writes for The Stanford Flipside, the university’s satirical newsletter. Through her work, Via strives to amplify youth voices and create more inclusive communities.
Chris Middleton
Board Member
he/him
Oakland, CA
Psychology ’16, JD ’21
Chris Middleton (he/him) is a Staff Attorney and Equal Justice Works Fellow, sponsored by Baker McKenzie & Salesforce, Inc., at the Youth Law Center in Oakland, CA. His fellowship focuses on preventing homelessness among youth involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems across the western United States. A proud First-Generation and Low-Income (FLI) alumnus of Stanford University and Stanford Law School, Chris is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. He previously co-founded and served as inaugural Co-President of the Stanford First-Generation and/or Low-Income Alumni Network (FLAN) and is excited to continue fostering community as a new board member of Stanford Pride.
SYDNEY OSIFESO
Board Member
she/her
Psychology ’17
Sydney earned her BA in Psychology with interdisciplinary honors in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Stanford in 2017. Following graduation, she worked in the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education to help launch Frosh 101 before pursuing a master’s degree in higher education at the University of Pennsylvania. She now works at Stanford as the Associate Director of Strategy and Communications in Residential Education. One of the most impactful experiences Sydney had as a student at Stanford was participating in the Stanford Pride Fellowship, and she is excited to support the mission of Stanford Pride as a board member.
peter ro
Board Member
he/him
Menlo Park, CA
Biology ’04
Dr. Peter Ro is a physician executive dedicated to revolutionizing primary care. As the Medical Director of Advances in Primary Care at the Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG), he is at the forefront of designing the ideal primary care practice of the future. In 2022, Dr. Ro played a pivotal role in the successful inaugural launch of the PAFMG Innovation Challenge. Dr. Ro earned a B.S. in Biology from Stanford University, followed by his medical doctorate from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Initially drawn to surgical training in San Francisco, a personal tragedy altered his course. Determined to make a difference in the lives of patients grappling with the same conditions that affected his loved ones, he completed training in family and community medicine at UCSF-Natividad FMRP. Passionate about mentorship, Dr. Ro serves as a volunteer Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCSF Department of Family and Community Medicine.
STANLEY ROZENBLIT
Board Member
he/him
Stanford, CA
Economics ’25
Stanley is a Senior at Stanford studying Economics, originally from South Bend, IN, where his parents moved to as refugees. From a young age, he’s been eager to use business and entrepreneurship as a means for good and advocating for communities close to his heart. He is proud to be serving and representing undergraduate voices on the Stanford Pride board. On campus, he has been involved in planning LGBTQ+ related events, informing campus programming and resources, and ensuring a supportive community for all, including allies. He also serves as a student ambassador for Out for Undergrad, an organization devoted to empowering LGBTQ+ individuals in the business, engineering, and technology disciplines. He seeks to use this opportunity to amplify the reach of Stanford Pride on campus and beyond.
CIARA SEGURA
Board Member
she/her
Oakland, CA
Feminist Studies ’10
Ciara is originally from South Texas and currently lives in Oakland. She graduated from Stanford in 2010 with a BA in Feminist Studies and later earned a MA in Geography from the University of Texas at Austin. She has spent most of her recent career resourcing place-based community development projects across the Bay Area. She currently leads the measurement and learning strategy for the national Equitable Food Oriented Development (EFOD) Collaborative, a multiracial coalition of community based food systems practitioners and leaders. When she’s not working, she’s probably making a mess in her kitchen, hunting for secondhand designer clothing on eBay, or reading a sapphic sci-fi / fantasy novel.
Presidents Emeriti
- [1994-2000] Kathy Levinson ’77
- [2002-2004] Juan Jover, MS ’84, PhD ’85
- [2005-2006] George Duran ’89
- [2006-2007] Nick Kelley ’00
- [2006-2007] Elly Matsumura ’01
- [2007-2008] Ryan Wirtz ’04
- [2007-2009] Anietie Ekanem ’02
- [2008-2009] Jane Nevins ‘05
- [2009-2010] Shiyan Koh ’05
- [2009-2011] Dwight Tran ’06
- [2010-2011] Megan Andrews ‘07 (Co-President)
- [2011-2012] Jim Farah ’68
- [2013-2014] John Elias, JD ’06
- Kathy Veit, MA ’88
- [-2018] Nancy Baker ’71
- [2018-2020] Brendan Hamel-Bissell, MS ’16, PhD ’16
- [2021-2023] Kyle Duarte ’05
- [2023-2025] Gus Hernandez ’99
- [2025- ] Will Frankenstein ’07
Founders of the Gay People’s Union
- Jim Haas ’64
- Kip O’Neil
- Maud Nerman