Pronouns: He/Him/His
Lives in: Detroit (Downtown)
Job: Assistant Dean of Students for Student Involvement, Activities and Organizations, Wayne State University

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Brandon has been on the board since 2019. Although originally an avid non-sport enthusiast, he now enjoys organizing and leading a team of friends each league season. Additionally, he enjoys being on the board planning social events for Stonewall. Brandon grew up in Sterling Heights, and has lived and worked in Seville, Spain, Grand Rapids, MI, and Santa Barbara, CA. When he’s not pretending to know how to play sports, Brandon loves to bike ride and explore Detroit with friends.

Pronouns: He/They

Lives in: Hazel Park
Job: Attorney​

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John joined Stonewall Kickball in 2021 and joined the Board shortly after. Before becoming an attorney, John worked as an athletic trainer providing sports medicine coverage at the collegiate and high school levels. John enjoys being a part of the Board because of the opportunity to advocate for and build LGBTQ+ community through sports. In addition to sports, John is a foodie who enjoys spending time outdoors in nature and with his dog, Lili’uokalani. Chances are that you can catch Kalani rooting for John at kickball or pickleball.

Pronouns: They/She/He
Lives in: Grosse Pointe Woods
Job: Consumer Marketing​

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Asher (or Ash for the friendliest of folks) joined the board in August of 2023 and is an avid sporty spice, from their longtime competitive participation in volleyball growing up, to her love of everything NWSL. You will find Asher on the court or sitting fieldside or courtside whenever they get the chance. When she’s not at a DCFC game or renovating at home, you will find Asher with their two most important four-legged roommates: Teddy and Jax.

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Lives in: Waterford
Job: FedEx Ground, Maintenance Administrator​

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Ryann joined Stonewall in 2023 when she joined the bowling league with a friend. She is currently pursuing a degree in software engineering with a focus on web applications and game design. When not working or in class, Ryann enjoys reading, hanging out with her two cats, playing video games, and hiking. She is always seeking to acquire new skills and knowledge. Ryann is very excited to make new friends and give back to the community through Stonewall!

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Lives in: Belleville

Job: Senior Human Resources Consultant

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Chloe joined Stonewall in 2023, captaining multiple billiards, bowling, and kickball teams prior to joining the board as the Sponsorship Director. Chloe grew up a competitive athlete, starting at a young age with gymnastics and growing into other sports such as basketball, soccer, and track. Currently, she competes in CrossFit and weightlifting competitions, alongside being a personal trainer/CrossFit coach. Stonewall has provided Chloe with some of her closest friends and consistently expresses the importance of the organization in her life. She enjoys being able to make an impact in the community and create more inclusive environments for all. While Chloe is quite social and loves building relationships with others, she is an introvert by nature, typically spending time recharging at home with her cat, Drake.

Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs

Lives in: Detroit

Job: University of Michigan College of Engineering

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LaMar joined Stonewall in the summer of 2022 to play kickball to meet new people and move their body. Although LaMar wouldn't consider themselves sporty, they are competitive and loves game strategy. They grew up watching sports with their mom, an avid sports watcher and player. LaMar is a transplant from NYC (Brooklyn) and moved to the Mitten for graduate school at the University of Michigan (Go BLUE). They currently work in the Office of Culture, Community, and Equity at the U-M College of Engineering and the Michigan Engineering Zone. For fun, LaMar enjoys political strategy, portrait photography, and watching Big Brother. Catch them at your local techno party dancing the night away, teaching the next generation of engineers, or on the lookout for good food and drinks.

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Lives in: Novi
Job: Automotive Engineer

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Known as the "Cruise Director" amongst her friends, Kandice found Stonewall by way of our kickball league. Playing soccer since the age of 5, she found that the particular type of ball that she was kicking didn't matter. She has always loved to participate in sports of all kinds, both for fitness and the camaraderie that comes with being a part of a team. Kandice lives in Novi with her wife, and their full house of twin baby boys, two dogs, and a cat. When Kandice isn't carrying a burp cloth, she can be found tufting custom rugs, at the movies, or playing video games! She is looking forward to bringing more depth to the community by hosting different events throughout her term.

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Lives in: Troy
Job: Graphic Designer, Detroit Police Department

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Derek joined the Stonewall board in 2023 after captaining in several volleyball leagues, a kickball league, and joining a billiards team. He's no sports pro but loves being a part of Stonewall and making new friends in each new league. Derek grew up in Auburn Hills and studied graphic design at Oakland University. He works in the Media Relations Unit of the Detroit Police Department and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Pontiac Creative Arts Center. In his free time, Derek is producing his podcast, getting outdoors, and training to be a Pokémon master. He also has one of the largest Scooby-Doo memorabilia collections in the world!

Pronouns: He/Him/King
Lives in: Detroit
Job: Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, Wayne State University​

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Lloyd joined Stonewall Sports Detroit in 2022 for two reasons: to build community, and to provide physical support and encouragement to those who are playing. Though not an active sports player, Lloyd enjoys watching sports, more specifically college basketball. For fun, Lloyd enjoys hiking and being outdoors, going to the beach, road trips, exploring random parts of Detroit, and playing the clarinet.

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Lives in: Detroit (Mexicantown)
Job: Macro Social Worker

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​Maggi joined Stonewall's kickball league on a whim in the Summer of 2021. It very quickly became her favorite part of the week. She met new friends that quickly turned into her family in a few short months. Maggi grew up in Minnesota and moved to Michigan for graduate school in 2017 (GO BLUE). When not at kickball, volleyball, or pickleball, she is at home with her two cats: Minni Ginsburg and CoCo Knowles.

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Lives in: Detroit
Job: Architectural Designer

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Mikehl has found new breath in Detroit's LBGTQ+ scene through Stonewall Sports after joining in the summer of 2022 and is excited to further facilitate community building as a board member. As a native Detroiter, he grew up playing with Eagle Sports on the East Side and, in adulthood, was elated to find an organization like Stonewall that fosters fun athletic engagement for people like him. Mikehl has worked in Metro Detroit, Chicago, New York and has studied in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Italy. You can find him reading, practicing piano, or giving a diatribe against automotive dependence to his cat Sheridan - or to anyone who'll listen!