Out After Carleton Board Members

Jo Young ’96

Co-Chair
Minneapolis, MN 

Jo graduated from Carleton with a degree in Women’s Studies in 1996 when it was still a ‘design your own’ major.  While at Carleton Jo did lots of work for the Carleton LGBTQ+ student organization.

After college when looking for work, Jo took advantage of IT experience gained doing work study and began a career in IT. Jo has continued to work in IT for 20+ years and is interested in things that make most people’s eyes roll back in their heads, along with juggling the roles of the sandwich generation with a parent in assisted living and two kids in school. While not rich in money, power or advanced degrees, Jo is rich in life, family and friends. 

Jackie Culotta ’19

he/him/they/them
Co-Chair
Twin Cities, MN

Hey! My name is Jackie. I graduated from Carleton in 2019 with a degree in Biology. I went on to get an M.S. from the University of Minnesota Duluth and am currently an entomology researcher in the Twin Cities.

While at Carleton, I played for the women’s rugby team and worked to create inclusive spaces on campus as a Gender and Sexuality Center House Manager and Gender Discussion Group facilitator. I see OAC as an important continuation of that work to connect and support current students and alumni.

Broderick Dressen ’09

Minneapolis, MN

Larnzell Martin ’72

he/him/his
Bowie, MD

I am Larnzell, Class of ’72. As you can see, I do not worry about what other people think about the friends I have so long as I do not pale too badly in comparison. Enough about my friends! I am proud to be a member of Out After Carleton’s Board.  Although I was not out while attending Carleton, full acceptance of the queer aspect of myself while at Carleton, in the midst of so much more personal blossoming during those four years established a love for Carleton that still burns.

One of the ways of returning that love is to be willing to volunteer when opportunity, availability, and perceived ability intersect. I certainly hope that I can provide a meaningful voice and example for Carleton’s queer community on and off campus.

In the meantime, you will find me sharing precious time with my husband, Dr. Dirk J. Reitsma, and many dear friends. (No, I am not pictured here with Dirk.)

Art Onwumere ’24

he/him/his
Houston, TX

Art Onwumere recently graduated Carleton with a degree in Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies. At Carleton, Art was a Posse Scholar from Houston, TC. One of the reasons why Art joined the OAC board was to be a student representative on a larger scale and to introduce current student body to what the board has to offer in the future and post-graduation.

Art is interested in peer-mentorship for the LGBTQ+ community at Carleton and beyond. They have served as a peer leader for the GSC during their sophomore year and have sat on the board of the QTBIPOC club since freshman year. Finding ways to give back and serve the community at Carleton and beyond is Art’s goal.

Fun fact: Every Christmas season Art makes homemade cards for the children in the Oncology ward at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston.

Krystal Stackhouse ’09

Falls Church, VA

In 2009, I proudly graduated from Carleton with a degree in Sociology/Anthropology and a concentration in Women’s and Gender Studies. My leadership in Student Activities at Carleton involved organizing inclusive events for affinity group clubs and leading the dance company Ebony II. My active participation on the Out After Carleton Board brings me great satisfaction, as I aim to pay forward the warmth and support I received as a newcomer to the Washington, DC, Metro area to my fellow alums as they embark on new chapters after graduation.

Michael Wickersheimer ’92

he/him/his
Minneapolis, MN 

I’m Michael Wickersheimer ‘92, originally a sociology & anthropology major but I’ve spent the latter half of my professional career as an interior designer specializing in healthcare spaces. I’m a cat dad to two siblings, Orion & Cassiopeia, and I love to listen to indie music & watch bad TV.

Living back in Minneapolis after a long stretch out in NYC, I volunteer on the OAC Board because there are many queer alumni who no longer have a connection to Carleton—including some who likely feel that their experience as an LGBTQIA+ student wasn’t a positive one.

Not only does the OAC Board strive to learn why, but we work to foster new relationships and help all LGBTQIA+ alumni across the years connect with the college, fellow grads, and current students. We are an incredible resource for one another, and I sincerely want to help spread the word.

Gabe Kaplan ’25

he/him
Minneapolis, MN

Gabe Kaplan is a senior from Minneapolis and a geology major interested in environmental law and policy. Gabe enjoys biking, hiking, and spending time with dogs.