ABOUT THIS PROJECT
The goal of this project is to help people realize that it can and does get better and that there is hope.
There is a lot of media covering and exposing the barriers and disparities faced by the LGBTQ+ community. My name is Dylan Landon and I am working under the guidance of local professor Dr. Jay Bettergarcia. I am continually collecting quotes from people with questions about how they find resilience or what makes them happy they are queer.
Project Creator
Dylan Landon is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor of Science in psychology. Outside of his degree coursework he is involved in an LGBTQ+ research team and is a peer health advisor for his university's health center. Dylan finds joy through working in cohesive groups with the goal of helping or bettering others' quality of life.
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Email: dylanlandon@msn.com
Project Advisor
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Jay Bettergarcia is an Assistant Professor at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Jay's research focuses on LGBTQ+ mental health and wellness, transgender-affirming therapy, and diversity teaching and training. Jay loves working with various collaborators, including professors, staff, students, and community members, to create social change within the LGBTQ+ community.
Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A. Social Psychology, San Francisco State University
B.S. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Website Designer
Katy Barnard is a third year Graphic Communication major at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with minors in Photography and Integrated Marketing Communications. She is currently studying abroad in Stuttgart, Germany. Katy is passionate about design and photography and using these tools to make a better world.