OUR STAFF

Darice Jones, Interim Executive Director

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Darice Jones is a Bay Area executive director and leadership coach, actively engaged in promoting equitable and inclusive society values. With over a decade of experience, Darice leads QCC and facilitates work in various social movements, including the Bijou Film Festival and the Young Women’s Freedom Center. They are QCC's Interim Director until November 2025.
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Vienna Alvarez, Production Manager

Vienna Alvarez (she/her) is a queer Latina DJ, event producer, AV technician and community organizer from the border of Tijuana, Mexico and San Diego, CA. She serves as a pillar to the international underground artist community in the U.S. and Mexico. She works with artists, promoters, nightclubs, venues, and community spaces to bridge the gaps between access, the entertainment industry and BIPOC artists communities.
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Djérae Lucas, CQC & NQAF Program Manager

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Djérae Lucas (he/they), born and raised in Laurel Maryland, has been a musician (singer and composer) for twenty years and has worked in the non-profit sector for eight years. Djérae merges their knowledge of their artistic practice and arts administration skills to create and support art that sparks community experiences and encourages connection, remembrance, healing, reclamation, and love. 
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Apollo Rydzik, Finance & Operations Manager

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Apollo (he/him) is a queer, trans administrative support professional, sociologist, and creative writer from the Bay Area. Using his experience in community-based research, advocacy, and grant administration, Apollo works to reduce administrative barriers, improve funding access and transparency, and increase the number of programs, experiences, and spaces by and for our communities. As the Finance & Operations Manager for Queer Cultural Center, Apollo is supporting the financial well-being and operational efficiency of QCC and its Fiscally Sponsored Projects.
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