STEPHANIE TOLENTINO | DIRECTOR OF Healing Transformations

Pronouns: They/Them

Pasifika Culture: Filipino

About Stephanie Tolentino:

Stephanie Tolentino (They/Them) is a genderqueer, queer, trans-masc nonbinary person who works as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker on the UTOPIA PDX team as the Director of Healing Transformations. 

Originally from Dallas, TX, and lived in Honolulu, HI for over 12 years, they have been in Oregon since 2016. They have worked with several different groups within the community; including substance use, houseless individuals and families, domestic violence, and hospice care.

Stephanie currently has a small private practice therapy business. With a passion for working for/with QTPI & QTBIPOC folks, Steph looks forward to using their social work experiences to help grow and develop UTOPIA PDX’s Healing Transformations Department.

What is your favorite Islander Food?

Lau lau and squid luau.

What is your most meaningful memory with someone who is a member of the QT/PI community or with your culture? 

Working together with and getting to know Kumu Hina while serving as a volunteer for the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival.

What are you most excited to do or achieve during your time at UTOPIA PDX? 

Reducing the stigma of seeking mental health support and providing a safe space for the QT/PI community through education and community time.