Episode 01: Gay in L.A.

This week we are joined by Stefani McCoy. Stefani has a masters degree from NYU in Global Affairs with a specialization in international development and humanitarian assistance. She served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Namibia working at the grass roots level to help increase business and economic opportunities, strengthen infrastructure, and improve financial security for Namibians. In her home state of California she worked on a state-wide ballot measure, proposition 15, looking to increase funding for public schools, community colleges, and local government services. Currently she serves as the Executive Director for the Peace Project Inc. an organization that seeks to empower youth through peace and education.

In this episode we talk about fear based abstinence only sex education, Planned Parenthood as a safe haven, the emotional toll erasure of identity can have on young people, coming into queerness after high school, finding community in queer black and brown spaces, and more!

You can follow Stef and her work on instagram @IamQueenStef, on twitter @StefaniDMcCoy, and online at www.peaceprojectinc.org