FOUNDER AND CHAIR

Dr. Titus is the sole founder of Compton’s Table and serves as the board Chair. They began the nonprofit upon seeing the rates of suicide among queer youth in the United States. Dr. Titus has their Bachelor of Science in Marriage and Family Studies, a Masters in Community Counseling, and their Doctorate of Social Work. They have over 16 years of experience in the field in positions such as Vice-Chair of Pennsylvania’s Commission of LGBTQ Affairs and Erie City School Board Director. In 2017, they made history as the first ever openly trans-identifying person to be voted into office in Pennsylvania. Today, Dr. Titus owns and runs their own private therapy practice located in Erie, Pennsylvania. They continue to advocate politically for queer rights as well as have a strong connection within the communities they fight for.

Reach Dr. Titus directly at: ttitus@comptonstable.org

VICE CHAIR

Mr. Genua serves as the Vice Chair at Compton’s Table. They have been on the board since June 2022, and have a strong passion for advocacy. Mr. Genua grew up queer in Central Pennsylvania, and their personal experiences have motivated them to work within and advocate for the community. You may know them from some of their public speaking around Erie. Mr. Genua is pursuing a Master’s degree in Social Work from PennWest Edinboro. They are in the Erie Reader’s Class of 2023 40 under 40 list. Gabe has a passion for community health and advocacy.

Reach Mr. Genua directly at: ggenua@comptonstable.org

SECRETARY

Ms. Salvia serves as the Secretary of Compton’s Table. As an educator and member of the queer community, she is a strong advocate for queer rights. Ms. Salvia has her Bachelors of Science in English Secondary Education as well as a Masters of Science in Secondary Education Pedagogy. She inspires her students and her coworkers to be their true selves. Ms. Salvia joined the Compton’s Table board in July 2022, and continues to shine her light within the organization.

Reach Ms. Salvia directly at: csalvia@comptonstable.org

BOARD MEMBER

Dalen Michael is an advocate and fighter living in Erie, PA. They currently work as the Clinical Care Director of Central Outreach Erie, where he has worked for 7 years. He has over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry, and 12 years in the Nonprofit industry. Dalen is the co-founder of Pittsburgh Pride Group and a founding board member of True T Pittsburgh. Zir a Legend in Ballroom and an Overseer in the Iconic House of Ebony. They serve on many nonprofit boards, including: Compton’s Table, Erie Black Wall Street, Trans Uniting, and MMLB. Dalen is a recipient of the Her Power award as an acknowledged Humanitarian. They joined the Compton’s Table Board of Directors in 2022, and continue to create a positive atmosphere and bring excellent ideas to the table.

BOARD MEMBER

Gwen Elaine is an artist and musician living in Erie, PA. She has had a passion for community organizing and queer advocacy since she left her home in southern middle Tennessee to pursue a studio art degree at Allegheny College. After graduating, she moved to Erie where she founded Erie Trans Picnics and joined the Compton’s Table board in June of 2022. She manages and runs Compton’s Table’s monthly Open Mic Night. Gwen is an innovative thinker and always amazes the Compton’s Team with her knowledge and musical skills.

BOARD MEMBER

Melinda Hall has lived and worked in Erie since late 2019, when she accepted a position to serve as Dean of the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul.  Previous to moving to Erie, Melinda served for a time as the Democratic Party Chair of Jefferson County and was elected to serve as a Brookville Area School Director.  She is passionate about inclusion of all people and ensuring that all people receive the dignity and worth they deserve. Melinda joined the Compton's Board in July 2023.

BOARD MEMBER

Dr. Shraddha Prabhu is serving on the board of Compton’s Table as a member, since July 2023. She is invested in creating healthful societies where individuals, families, and communities thrive. As an Assistant Professor with PennWest University’s Department of Social Work, her teaching and scholarship focus on issues related to intersectionality, diversity, inequity, and trauma exposure and factors promoting resiliency. Through her clinical work she strives to provide access to anti-oppressive, trauma-specific treatment services for clients with affinities to historically oppressed communities. Her advocacy efforts focus on centering the voices and experiences of those who are faced with marginalization and continue to lead the fight for equity.