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An interfaith and no-faith affirming place for all sexualities, genders,
and sexes in Montgomery and Bucks County, PA
A program of The Welcome Project PA
Meet the Team!
Niki Kulp, LCSW
Associate Executive Director
The Welcome Project PA
(she/her or they/them)
Nicolette (Niki) is a Clinical Social Worker from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Niki's desire to serve the LGBT+ community began while she was an undergraduate studying psychology at Arcadia University. As a Montgomery County native, Niki was acutely aware of the lack of resources and support for the LGBT+ community in her county and it became her dream to be part of the solution. She completed her thesis on Identity Development of Gender and Sexual Minorities and went on to study Clinical Social Work at Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. While there, she interned with Mazzoni Center's counseling program in Philadelphia and graduated in 2016. Niki feels privileged to be a part of such rewarding work with a team of such wonderful and talented humans. She will continue to focus her passions for service, social justice, and mental health and wellness toward the goal of increasing support for the LGBT+ individuals of the Philadelphia suburbs.
Josh Blakesley
Executive Director
The Welcome Project PA
(he/him)
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. Josh has 20+ years of experience working with children, youth, and adults in various intra and interfaith settings. 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 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.
Joseph Torre
Director of Youth Programs,
HR Generalist, Therapist
The Welcome Project PA
(he/him/his)
Joe is an LGBT+ knowledgeable, pre-licensed professional specializing in youth and gender identity development. He is a member of the SAGA Community Center Therapy Collective and facilitates SAGA's youth programs for ages 9-13 and 14-18.
Aimee Goldsmith
Co-Director of Development & Programs
The Welcome Project PA
(they/them)
Aimee is a professional artist with a BFA in sculpture from the University of the Arts. Aimee helped to co-found SAGA Community Center and has been integral in program development, planning, implementation, web design, marketing & grant writing. They also assisted with building SAGA's Queer Library and four new therapy offices onsite for WPPA's mental health program. Their other interests include traveling, hiking the Wissahickon, and crafting handmade wooden jewelry & other commissioned artwork. They enjoy live music, festivals, DIY projects, and spending time with loved ones.
Jai Thompson
SAGA Support Group
Facilitator
(they/them)
Hi Fam! I’m Jai Thompson; social worker, artist, activist and leader. Most importantly, I am a person! My educational achievements include a Masters Degree from Arcadia University ( ‘18) with an undergrad from Lock Haven University (‘14). A West Philadelphia native, I aspire to liaison the access of support and voice across PA and beyond! Come and converse with me! Let’s grow together! We’re in this together. I can’t wait to work with you!
LaTanya E. Jones, MSM, NIC, MSW, MEd
Co-Director of Development, Therapist, ASL Interpreter
The Welcome Project PA
(she/her/hers)
LaTanya is a pre-licensed professional who offers LGBT+ knowledgeable, trauma-focused psychotherapy and Brainspotting services to individuals over 18. She is a problem gambling counselor and a nationally certified sign language interpreter. LaTanya is accepting new clients at a reduced rate of $80 (with a sliding scale based on financial need)
Email LaTanya@welcomeprojectpa.org to schedule a consultation!
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