ABOUT US

Cindia joined the board in 2018 and quickly became the Interim-Secretary. In 2019, she became the vice-chair of the board of directors and was promoted to chair in 2021. Cindia received her Masters degree in Newspaper, Magazine, and Online Journalism from Syracuse University. Since joining the board, Cindia has continued to help North Star with its social media, graphic design, and email marketing. Cindia leads the “Crafty Queer” program every second Saturday of the month at the center with her partner. She loves teaching people how to crochet. She also enjoys reading, journaling, crocheting, crafting, cooking, and entertaining.`

Spencer joined the North Star board in September 2021. He graduated from Appalachian State with a degree in Public Relations, and currently works in the advertising industry as a PR and social media specialist. Spencer has a passion for public health and has helped to expand accessible STI testing at North Star. In his free time he enjoys going to concerts, spending time with his pets, and binging any city of the Real Housewives.

DeeAnna became a member of the North Star Board of Directors in the fall of 2022. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and double minored Sociology and Gender Studies. She is a graduate of UNC-Charlotte. She has served members of the mental health and I/DD population since 2006 and has a passion for helping others. In her free time, DeeAnna loves going to the beach, shopping, and spending time with her nieces and her two dogs, Kali James and Finnley Kade.

Tiffany Rook joined the board in November 2023. Tiffany is originally from Eastern NC by way of a little town called Roanoke Rapids. She graduated from Winston-Salem State University with a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Sociology in 2005 and received a Masters of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2007. Tiffany is currently the owner of Rooks Nest, LLC, which offers guidance and case management to LGBTQ+ young adults after aging out of foster care and plans to offer housing in the near future. Tiffany is excited about being a part of North Star's mission and creating more programs, inclusiveness, diversity, and awareness to our community.

Tobias joined North Star Board of Directors in the fall of 2022. He holds a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from his hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. He previously was involved with The Coming Out Monologues before moving to Winston-Salem in 2021. In his spare time, he enjoys video games, writing, cooking, and binge-watching various docu-series.

My name is Dezi, I love reading, and learning. I am a firm believer in always staying a student. There is so much knowledge in the world, the only thing I can keep doing, is learning.
I grew up with a very open and supportive family and group of friends. I hope to be the person that provides love and support to whomever needs it.
I have 2 degrees and I use my knowledge to try and help the environments around me. Whether it be work, home, or a beautiful, welcoming community center.

Cory joined the North Star Board in the fall of 2024. Cory is originally from a rural Pennsylvania community and moved from Pittsburgh, PA, with his Husband in 2022. He brings a diverse professional background with experience in multi-unit business management, human resources, learning and development, and political strategy/campaign management. Currently, Cory works at Reynolds American, Inc., supporting Marketing Operations. He regularly facilitates leadership development workshops, leads their US LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, and is a Board Member of their Global LGBTQ+ ERG Network. In his spare time, Cory is passionate about lifting heavy things at the gym, scratch-made baking, experiencing life with his husband, and all things dog-related.