Rainbow Community Center’s Board of Directors is a group of dedicated community leaders, advocates, and volunteers who share a commitment to creating a more inclusive, connected, and equitable future for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and allies. Through their leadership, guidance, and support, the Board helps advance our mission and ensure that Rainbow continues to serve as a trusted resource for our community.
Working alongside staff, volunteers, and community partners, Board members help shape the organization’s vision, strengthen community relationships, support fundraising efforts, and provide oversight that helps Rainbow grow and thrive. Their passion, expertise, and dedication help make our work possible and ensure that our services remain responsive to the evolving needs of our community.
Board Presidet
I serve as a board member with the Rainbow Community Center because I’m deeply committed to supporting the queer community—especially those facing housing instability and addiction. As a registered drug abuse counselor, my passion lies in exploring the intersection of queerness and substance use, and I’m actively pursuing studies to become a gender therapist. I am currently a Care Coordinator Supervisor for a non-profit that provides services to unhoused individuals staying in shelters and stabilization units, working closely with the Department of Health to deliver compassionate, coordinated care. I’m super passionate about the work I do, and my goal is to bring that same tenacity, heart, and drive to the work we do at the Rainbow Community Center.
Throughout my journey, I’ve conducted transgender-inclusive trainings for companies such as Five Keys, Akua, and 23andMe, helping organizations create more affirming spaces. I’ve also served as a panelist at numerous keynote speaking engagements to combat transphobia and promote the inclusion of all genders in critical spaces like treatment centers, the workforce, and healthcare systems. I’m proud to help build a world where queer and trans individuals are not only seen but respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.
D’Marco J. Anthony is interested in and involved in local political advocacy and building community. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and he minored in Global Studies. D’Marco is currently working in the international travel industry. He has been a Concord resident for over a decade. Mr. Anthony was the first openly queer person to run for Concord City Treasurer. He has African American, Ashkenazi Jewish American, and Irish American heritage. D’Marco is excited to use his new role with RCC to advocate for our local queer community.
Board Member
Board Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer
Jonathan Lee is a professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University. His family survived the Cambodian genocide and arrived in the United States in 1981, when he was five years old. He identifies as Chinese-Vietnamese-Cambodian American. He received his doctorate in Religious Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2009. He has published 16 books and numerous articles and essays on Asian American histories, folklore, cultures, and religions. Currently, he serves as editor-in-chief of Chinese America: History & Perspectives, a peer-reviewed journal published by the Chinese Historical Society of America. He is dedicated to anti-racist pedagogy in education and has been invited by several Silicon Valley corporations and public agencies to speak on equity, inclusion, diversity, and belonging. He and his husband are the proud fathers of two adopted sons. At Rainbow, he has held several leadership roles, including Board President (July–October 2023), Interim Executive Director (October 2023–August 2024), and Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer (August 2024–June 2025).
A California native and Bay Area resident for the last six years, Roman Holland is a dynamic and collaborative leader with over a decade of experience helping scale brands in operations, workforce management, and client relations, before moving to pursue a career in finance. He’s a California native and a Bay Area resident of six years with a passion for giving back to his community, advocating for HIV awareness and education, learning and sharing more about Queer Media, and ensuring people have access to services that support and build up our community.
Board Member
Board Member
Catherine Carr graduated from Smith College in 1993 and has been active with her alma mater ever since. She has enjoyed being in the East Bay Smith Club for over 20 years, participating in the book club, and serving as both the social chair and president of the board. She earned her Master’s degree from John F. Kennedy University in 2021 and worked for years afterwards at Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center in Pleasant Hill as an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist.
A former first responder with over 20 years of service, Catherine also served on the Board of Directors for the Police and Fire Pension Board as well as the Public Safety Board. She now works in private practice in Walnut Creek as a licensed therapist, supporting a wide range of clients, including first responders, BIPOC and trans/queer youth.
Catherine has been a proud resident of Contra Costa County since 1997 and volunteered with STAND! for families free of violence for several years. Catherine is the mother of two adult children who live in Long Beach. In her free time, she loves hiking, biking, working out and dancing in community! Catherine is thrilled to bring her passion for wellness, inclusion, and community to her new role on the board.
Chris received his Bachelor of Science at Boston’s Northeastern University and an addition graphic arts degree at Epping Forest College, London, England. His most recent work experience was as a Program Coordinator for 140+ disabled/formerly homeless seniors in a supportive housing setting. Prior to that, Chris lived in Zurich, Switzerland for 7 years and traveled extensively through Europe and Asia and taught English in Dharamsala, India.
Staff Representitive to the Board (non-voting)
