Spencer joined the North Star board in September 2021. He graduated from Appalachian State with a degree in Public Relations, and currently works in digital strategy. Spencer has a passion for public health and has helped to expand accessible STI testing at North Star. In his free time, he and his partner enjoy spending time with their pets and binging any city of the Real Housewives.

Joining the team in May 2025, with over a decade of experience managing the Costume Department at the Center Theater Group in Los Angeles, I have developed extensive skills in nonprofit management and administrative operations. This experience has equipped me with the tools to foster creativity and collaboration in every project I undertake.

Alongside my husband, Steven Bruin, we are dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. We believe that art and creativity can inspire change, and we are excited to contribute our talents to meaningful initiatives.

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.

Rhys Chambers joined the board in the spring of 2025. They graduated from the University of California, Riverside, with a major in Political Science and moved to North Carolina in 2022 to take a job with the Human Rights Campaign, currently as the Associate Director of State and Regional Campaigns.
They are dedicated to building and deepening both their personal and North Star's ties with the LGBTQ+ community across Forsyth and the surrounding counties. They love reading, playing guitar, thrifting, and supporting local LGBTQ+ and allied businesses. With their work as the development committee chair, they look forward to bringing new events and programming that will not only help the community connect with one another, showcase their talents, but also contribute to creating a long-term and sustainable future for the center.

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.

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.

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.

Michelle Burnett joined the board in May 2025, following a long tenure as a volunteer. She grew up just north of Albany, NY, and moved here in 2013. Michelle has an associate's degree in Early Childhood Development from Forsyth Tech in 2020.
Her passions include creating a love of learning in children and teaching them to handle their emotions. Her primary motivation for joining the board is to make a difference and establish connections within the local LGBTQIA community.