Amy Check
Executive Director

Amy moved to Pennsylvania after spending her life growing up in Ohio. Having spent the better part of her life living paycheck-to-paycheck and struggling to make ends meet, she has a deep understanding of the struggles that many people face. She has been a part of the LGBTQ+ community for over a decade and an advocate almost just as long. She has been a part of the Rainbow Passage team since its inception and is excited to see the organization grow and help more people. Amy lives with her roommate and two cats and spends her free time playing video games, reading, and watching movies.

Claire Williams
Dir. of Refuge

Claire William is Director of Refuge for Rainbow Passage. She has been a part of the LGBTQ+ community for over a decade and an advocate almost just as long. She has been a part of the Rainbow Passage team since its inception and is excited to see the organization grow and help more people. Claire is involved in many activism activities and is the person to go to if you need help with anything. Claire lives with her family in Texas and as such is helping to get others in the state out to safety.

Terra Baker
Dir. of Fundraising

Terra Baker is director of fundraising for Rainbow Passage. She has been a part of the LGBTQ+ community for over a decade and an advocate almost just as long. She has been a part of the Rainbow Passage team since its inception and is excited to see the organization grow and help more people. Terra lives with her partner in the Pacific Northwest and spends a great deal of her time volunteering and helping out those less well off.

Yonah Jasper
Dir. of Resettle and Rebuild

Yonah is an educator, advocate, and ASL interpreter. They have served on their colleges PRIDE society, the LGBTQ+ Committee at the Jewish Community Center, and the Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma. Yonah is passionate about increasing trans visibility, activism, resilience, and joy.

Will Burnside
Dir. of Client Casework

Will Burnside is a veteran of the United States Air Force and has been an avid ally of the LGBTQ+ community for some time. He has been a part of the Rainbow Passage team since its inception and is excited to see the organization grow and help more people. Will started as one of our main volunteers and has since moved up to become our Director of Client Casework. Will loves antiquing and spending time with his family.

Noelle Rocha
Dir. of Outreach

Noelle Rocha is our Director of Outreach. Responsible for overseeing our social media presence and outreach to the community. She has been a part of the Rainbow Passage team since early on and has become a vital part of our team. Noelle lives with her partner and their dog and cats and spends her free time playing video games, reading, and watching movies.

Lexi Linnell
Director of Treasury

Lexi Linnel is our Director of Treasury. Responsible for overseeing our finances and making sure that we are able to help as many people as possible. She has been a part of the Rainbow Passage team since inception and her department has been vital in coming up with new ways to help people and new way for us to afford it. Lexi lives with her roommate and two cats in Southwest Pennsylvania and spends her free time playing video games, reading, and watching movies.