Archives: Team

Tami (she/her) is a licensed social worker in New Jersey and New York with master’s degrees in both Social Work and Higher Education Administration. Tami began her career in higher education and transitioned to working as a clinical therapist after the pandemic. Tami has worked with JQY on and off over the past four years and appreciates being part of the incredible JQY team and working with all of our fabulous Drop-In members.

Ollie Paneth (they/them) is the Welcomer at the JQY Drop-In Center. As a former JQYer, Olllie is glad to pay it forward and provide a friendly face at the welcome desk for new and returning participants. Ollie has experience working at various LGBTQ+ drop-in centers in New York and teaches sexual health and transgender care to tweens and young adults in the LGBTQ+ community.

Suri (she/her) is an LMSW who specializes in eating disorders and supporting LGBTQ youth. She earned her BA from Stern College and her MSW from Wurzweiler School of Social Work. As a former drop-in attendee and proud member of the Jewish Queer community, Suri is passionate about helping Jewish LGBTQ youth feel seen, supported, and empowered. Suri believes deeply in the power of community and strives to create spaces where people can show up as their full, authentic selves. Outside of JQY, Suri works full-time as a therapist supporting individuals in eating disorder recovery, guiding them towards healing, self-compassion, and wholeness. In her free time Suri enjoys doing arts and crafts and spending time in nature.