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: He/Him/His

Job: Title Insurance Agent​

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Joel joined Stonewall Sports at the beginning of 2024 when he signed up for bowling. Since then, he has enjoyed participating in kickball, cornhole, and volleyball. He has loved the friendships he has made throughout all of the sports and is excited to meet new people. When he's not playing sports, Joel enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing board games, or going to the movies. He also has a side hustle as a bartender and event planner!

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: St. Clair Shores
Job: Customer Retention​

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Since joining Stonewall in summer 2024, Natalie has played both pickleball and cornhole and is excited to now support the organization in a larger role. Sports are kind of her thing: she's played everything from youth sports to college lacrosse and now works in fantasy sports. Natalie thrives on friendly competition and is passionate about building inclusive communities through sport. Off the court, you can find her lost in a fantasy novel, hyping women's sports, or chatting with her toddler about dinosaurs.

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: He/Him/His

Lives in: Westland
Job: Analytics

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TJ has been involved with Stonewall since May of 2023. His favorite Stonewall Sports are kickball and billiards because of the awesome people he's connected with! When not participating with Stonewall, you can find TJ at Orange Theory, watching sports, running, or hanging out with his friends!

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: He/Him/His

Lives in: Novi
Job: Talent Acquisition Diversity Strategy

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Keivin (Kee-vin) originally joined Stonewall in 2020 to play volleyball, but the season was canceled due to COVID-19. He rejoined Stonewall in January 2024, participating in the bowling league and has since been active in new leagues including kickball and pickleball. A Metro Detroit native, Keivin is passionate about fitness and is an avid runner, weightlifter, and Zumba instructor; you can always find him at the gym! He is also dedicated to helping people embrace their true selves. He looks forward to meeting and connecting with new people within the community.

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!

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Lives in: Metro Detroit
Job: Social Work

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Christiana joined bowling with Stonewall Sports Detroit in Winter 2024 to socialize and build community. She grew up watching and playing various sports, including gymnastics, soccer and basketball. These days, her go-to's are yoga, walking, tennis and weightlifting. Joining Stonewall Detroit's Board of Directors excites Christiana as a way to give back to a community that's given her so much, and she looks forward to utilizing her skills and expertise to move the organization forward. In her free time, Christiana enjoys hanging out with friends, going to concerts, traveling and trying new restaurants.

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Lives in: Canton
Job: Mechanical Engineer

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Devin joined Stonewall Sports in April 2024 when he joined the kickball league. Since then, Devin has participated in billiards, bowling, dodgeball, and pickleball. He has enjoyed making new friends and meeting tons of new people. He grew up in Adrian, Michigan and went to school at the University of Toledo before moving to Canton for work. In his free time, Devin enjoys reading, doing puzzles (especially 1000-piece ones), and binge-watching medical dramas and detective shows.