Michelle Kelly-Barroga, they/them pronouns. Filipino. American. Brown. Queer. Lesbian. Michelle is the Deputy Director of Oasis Youth Center, the only LGBTQ youth advocacy center in Pierce County. They are also the Co-Chair of the Washington State LGBTQ Commission.
Michelle has been with Oasis for 8 years as a staff member. They went to Oasis as a youth in search of a place to belong to. They met adults who pushed them to thrive as a youth leader. After aging out of Oasis programs, Michelle engaged in a volunteer capacity for the then-new Project 13, Oasis’ middle school after-school program.
You might also know Michelle as KB! They love the WNBA, puppies, kitties, shoes and WNBA players’ puppies, kitties and shoes!