OUR MISSION: The Wright State University Rainbow Alliance is a student organization that supports the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Ally (GLBTQA) community through educational, social, outreach, and advocacy programming.
We do not discriminate on the basis of, age, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, sex, or sexual orientation. All are welcome in the Rainbow Alliance office.
Our E-Board (Executive Board), which pretty much makes all the big decisions, consists of:
Andy Macy
President
My name is Andy Macy and I am a junior Accounting/Finance dual major. I joined Rainbow Alliance because I wanted to be a part of the GLBTQA community and this was the perfect way to do it. I love it now. Rainbow Alliance is my family and I see them every day, whether in the office or on and off campus. I hope that every single person who joins Rainbow Alliance feels that sens e of community and comradery that I feel when I am with them.
Brandi Sowers
Vice President
My name is Brandi Sowers, I am a junior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I joined Rainbow Alliance during my coming out process as a way to find out information and meet other people going through the same struggles that I was going through. I have made friends and learned how to accept myself while being part of a Big Six organization (Rainbow). I love that Wright State provides a variety of groups and support for everyone, not only within the student body but within the staff and faculty as well.
Erin Gebhart
Internal Affairs
My name is Erin Gebhart and I am a junior Psychology major. I came to Rainbow because I made a lot of friends freshman year that were members and heavily involved and I wanted to check it out for myself and see if the good things I heard about the organization were true….and they were. I found friendships and meaning in a group of people that I could relate to. What I like about Wright State University is the diversity and acceptance that comes with that diversity. We are all different but we are all unified by being at Wright State.
Isaac Tobler
Programming Director
My name is Isaac Tobler and I am a sophomore Vocal Performance and Music Education double major. I joined Rainbow Alliance because I wanted to be a part of a diverse group that also embraced and respected that diversity. Being very diverse in my ethnicity and beliefs/lifestyle, I felt a sense of belonging within Rainbow Alliance. Rainbow accepted all of who I was and that was a much needed overhaul for my self-esteem.
Abi Galligan
Public Relations
My name is Abi Galligan and I am a senior Rehabilitation Studies major. I joined Rainbow Alliance because I thought it would be a nice way to meet people and from what I heard about the sense of family people get from the group. Little did I know I would meet long-lasting friends and be on the executive board. I enjoy this organization so much because not only is there education and advocacy about issues that we talk about, but this a place where people can feel they belong and be a part of something truly special because maybe that person never felt like they belonged anywhere before.
Advisor
My name is Rick Danals. I joined the WSU family in September 2004. I have worked at Kent State University, Hiram College, Ohio University and The University of Akron and have held positions in student activities, student unions, and student affairs administrations since 1986. I received a Bachelor's of Science in Industrial Management from The University of Akron, a Master's of Education in Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel from Kent State University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration from Ohio University. I am the current co-advisor and also served as advisor for rainbow from 2004-2008. "I enjoy working with RA students and helping them grow with their leadership responsibilities and personal development. I look forward to my work every day! I find it energizing to work with students in this collaborative and creative environment."
Roxie Patton
Co-Advisor
My name is Roxie Patton and I am a second year graduate student in the Student Affairs in Higher Education program. I have been involved in LGBTQA activism for almost ten years doing everything from education to organizing protests and rallies. On campus I help organize Safe Space training, GLBTQA programs, and the WSU GLBTQA Resource Room. “Being a part of Rainbow Alliance is a dream come true! I love coming to work every day and getting to see students empowered and having the opportunity to help them get their voices heard.”