Our Staff
Josh Blakesley, M.Div.
(he/him)
Co-Founder and Executive Director,
The Welcome Project PA
Josh grew up in the Midwest before completing a B.A. in Theatre at Northwestern College [IA] and a Masters of Divinity [M.Div.] at Princeton Theological Seminary [NJ]. An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ [UCC], Josh has lived and worked in Iowa, Philadelphia, Hawai’i, Mexico, and Michigan. Currently, he is Pastor of Love In Action UCC, an open and affirming congregation featured in a Vox Media episode of Divided States of Women with Liz Plank and in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Josh has 20+ years of nonprofit experience, including leading workshops and training in corporate, medical, and academic settings, focused on diversity & inclusion, grant writing, fund raising, and program management. Josh is a fellow of Interfaith Philadelphia, designing and coordinating HS and University student groups for interfaith immersion service-learning weeks, called “Alternative Break Interfaith Encounters.” Josh also co-facilitates “How to be an Interfaith Ally” trainings for Philly Peace Day and recently, in Toronto at the Parliament of the World’s Religions. He is founding member of The Society for Faith & Justice, and a Collaborator for Nurturing Justice. He also performs regularly with the dinner theatre company, Without a Cue Productions, and has developed theatre arts curriculum for use in religious and secular settings. Josh also enjoys playing basketball, strumming on the guitar, traveling, learning languages, or making strange and funny faces. He lives in Center City Philly with his life and laugh partner María Elena.
Dominique Richardson
(they/them)
Program Manager,
SAGA Community Center
Dominique is a black non-binary activist for LGBTQIA+ rights and reproductive health. They graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri with a B.S. in Psychology and Women Studies. Dominique is the co-owner of Pride Doula Services, where they provide inclusive birth support and medical accompaniments for transgender and gender-diverse individuals. As Program Manager at SAGA Community Center, Dominique is excited to create more programs that empower LGBTQIA+ individuals and families.
In their free time, Dominique loves baking, kayaking, and being out in nature with husband, Jaxon and their Great Dane, Schmidt.
Sharyvette Mattos, LSW
(she/her)
Licensed Psychotherapist
Shary is an adjunct professor in the School of Social Work at Cairn. In addition to teaching, she is a Psychotherapist, fluent in Spanish and English and is licensed to practice by the state board in Pennsylvania (SW131255).
Christina Galvan
(she/her)
Attoroney
Christina provides legal advice in Spanish and English, for individuals and families, twice a month on Saturday. Please call 856-240-1621. Mention Christina Galvan, Hatboro office.
Click here to learn more about Christina Galvan and Solow, Hartnett & Galvan.
We partner with Solow, Hartnett, and Galvan, LLC, an immigration law firm in Philadelphia. We provide free immigration consultations and professional immigration law services on a sliding scale. We also offer events related to human rights, immigration justice, and language services.
Niki (Nicolette) Kulp, LCSW
(she/her or they/them)
Co-Founder and Program Director,
SAGA Community Center
Niki is a Clinical Social Worker from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. In addition to their work with SAGA, they are currently working as a Psychotherapist with J. Snyder Therapeutic Services in Blue Bell, PA. They have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Arcadia University and a Master of Social Service from Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. They interned with Mazzoni Center in 2016 and co-founded SAGA Community Center in 2017. They initiated the planning for the first ever Bucks-Mont PRIDE Festival in 2021. Niki feels privileged to be a part of the important work being done by SAGA and The Welcome Project PA with a team of such passionate and talented humans. They will continue to focus their passions for service, social justice, and mental health and wellness toward the goal of increasing support for the LGBT+ individuals of Bucks and Montgomery Counties.
Aimee Sarah Goldsmith
(she/her or they/them)
Co-Founder and Assistant Director,
SAGA Community Center
Aimee is a professional artist with a BFA in sculpture from the University of the Arts. They spent three years as a 3D Printer technician for a local company, two years as a machine shop technician for the University of Pennsylvania, and five years working as a tooling / sculpting / mold making & casting technician for Lenox Corporation. Here, they took advanced courses in SolidWorks and designed and printed 3D parts for figurine and ornament models. They now work for an architectural Fiberglass company as a finisher and mold maker. In their spare time, they helped to co-found SAGA Community Center in 2017 and has been integral in program development, planning, implementation, web design, and marketing. They also assisted with building SAGA's Queer Library and serves on SAGA’s Advisory Board . Their other interests include vacationing in the Poconos, walking along the Wissahickon, crafting handmade wooden jewelry and other commissioned artwork. They enjoy live music, outdoor festivals, DIY projects, and spending time with loved ones.
Our Board of Directors
2020-2022
Laurie Schrecengost, Secretary (she/her)
Education Specialist, Lakeside
Adjunct Professor, Immaculata University
Worship & Community Leader, Love In Action UCC
Gerald W. Vassar, Chair (he/him)
President/CEO of Lakeside
Member of WPPA
Organizational Strategist
Elle Anzinger, Treasurer (she/her)
Councilperson/Pro-Tempore, Borough of Hatboro
Geologist, Sediment Remediation Group at Jacobs
Alexander Myers (he/him)
Community Volunteer/LGBTQ+ Advocate
Treasurer of Elm Street Hatboro
Member of Rotary, International
Member of WPPA
Jeff Chirico (he/him)
Realtor@, BHHS Fox & Roach
Freelance Reporter, 6abc Action News
Kai Howard (he/him)
Chief Information Officer,
Accreditation Liaison Officer,
Higher Education
Member/Leader, Love In Action UCC
Member/Leader, SAGA Community Center
Jim Leamon (he/him)
Biopharma Development Director,
Diversity and Inclusion Leader,
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Member/Leader, Love In Action UCC
Member/Leader, The Welcome Project PA
Rev. Kim Kendrick, M.Div. (she/her)
Interim Minister, Glenside UCC
Wedding Officiant, Relationship Coach