Founder and Co-leader
Haven Dinner
- Founded and co-led a dinner for queer young adults in the community, currently serving 15 people, connecting attendees with community resources and mutual aid.
Darien Antlitz
Portland
Summary
Psychology student dedicated to pursuing a career as a psychologist specializing in support for queer youth, aiming for admission into a Doctor of Psychology program.
Work History
Lay Leader/Lay Representative
Montavilla United Methodist Church
- Helped lead the church through the process of working to turn our land and building into affordable housing.
- Serve on the church leadership board.
- Represent the church at the Methodist church annual conference.
Volunteer
SMYRC
- Volunteered at community events and helped organize in the facility itself.
- SMYRC is a nonprofit organization that works with queer youth ages 13 to 23. They provide wrap-around day services and events.
Mentee/Assistant
Jeanne Knepper
- Assisted a queer rights advocate in cataloging her life work, including activist writings, news articles and academic papers, so that it could be archived at the university where she completed her doctorate.
- She was the first openly gay woman to be ordained within the Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church.
- Jeanne Knepper is a queer rights advocate.
Volunteer
Pilgrim Lutheran Church
- Volunteered at weekly dinner providing meals for people experiencing homelessness or in need.
- Set up dining area, prepared food, and cleaned after service.
Youth Representative for CDCES Board
Columbia District Church Extension Society
- Served on the board that manages a multi-million dollar fund for the Columbia District Church Extension Society.
- The money is used for loans or grants for churches in the Columbia District of the United Methodist Church.
Co-founder and Co-leader
Emergency Warming Shelter
- Co-founded and co-led the establishment of an overnight emergency warming shelter for veterans without homes.
St Pauls United Methodist Church
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Portland State University
Portland, OR09.2026
Associates Degree -
Clackamas Community College
Clackamas, OR09.2022
Skills
- Project management
- Event planning
- Event organization
- Leadership development
- Team leadership
- Advocacy strategies
- Critical thinking
- Community engagement
Timeline
Founder and Co-leader
Haven Dinner
Lay Leader/Lay Representative
Montavilla United Methodist Church
Volunteer
SMYRC
Mentee/Assistant
Jeanne Knepper
Volunteer
Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Youth Representative for CDCES Board
Columbia District Church Extension Society
Co-founder and Co-leader
Emergency Warming Shelter
St Pauls United Methodist Church
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Portland State University
Associates Degree -
Clackamas Community College