Board of Directors
Rachel Hopkins (she/her)
President/Founder
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) that was raised in Burlington and currently lives in Mebane with my partner and two children. I enjoy working with adults to recover from trauma and helping people accept all parts of themselves. When I am not working here or at my practice, you will see me working with Alamance Children’s Theatre as Vice President. I also love spending time in my garden, raising houseplants, reading, practicing yoga, and spending time with my family, friends, and pets.
César V. Felipe
I’m a journalist from Mexico and I live now in Burlington, NC. I came out as gay when I was 23 after some struggles, but I have learned a lot from the power of self care and community. Now more than never, diversity, equality and inclusion are very important to create safe environments for everyone. I like to go outdoors for hikes and other activities with family and friends. I enjoy music, movies and pop culture through social media. Creator of Conexiones NC podcast.
Crystal Burroughs
Kimberly Kimbro (she/her)
Vice President
My name is Kimberly Kimbro. I am a Transgender Woman and my pronouns are she/her. I was born and raised in Alamance County and the surrounding areas and have lived here ever since. I have known since I was a very small child that I was born into the wrong body. I came out to my family and friends a few years ago. I publicly transitioned in May of 2021 and have been living the best life since! My goal is to be an inspiration to other transgender and non-binary individuals who may be struggling with their identity. I would love to be able to help anyone to be able to come out and accept themselves for who they truly are.
Becca Bishopric Patterson
Hi friends! I'm Becca and I'm a queer witchy parent to human and pet kids. I grew up nearby in Rockingham County, went to NC State for undergrad, and have lived in Alamance County since 2014. For over two decades, my life and work have been dedicated to promoting wellness and justice within communities as a program manager, health educator, youth mentor, diversity and inclusion trainer, and gender violence prevention specialist. I have the great privilege of getting to teach and learn about trauma stewardship, LGBTQIA inclusion, cultural humility, community-building, and racial justice every day. I've served on leadership and organizing teams at Elon University, Family Abuse Services of Alamance County, and the Alamance Racial Equity Alliance. I love nothing more than spending time outside with my pets, family, and friends.
Lauren Guilmette
My name is Lauren, and I’ve lived in Alamance County since 2019, first in Burlington and now Saxapahaw. I teach in gender studies and philosophy at Elon University, where I also advise the Living Learning Community for Gender and Sexuality. In my professional life, I coordinate philoSOPHIA: society for TransContinental Feminism. In my free time, I like to make collages and cuddle with my cat Zara. Here I am pictured with Durham-based icon and Elon alum Stormie Daie at our 2024 Transcend Alamance drag bingo fundraiser!
Julie Tyson (she/her)
My name is Julie Tyson. I am a native North Carolinian and the youngest child of a United Methodist minister and a life-long public school teacher. I came out as a lesbian in 1982 and wish that there was a Trasncend Alamance or any organization that could have offered this kind of support to me as a young person. I am proud to be a part of this organization and look forward to all that lies ahead.
Greg Hopkins (he/him)
I am an Alamance County native and currently live in Haw River with my family. I have been a graphic designer for over 20 years in the automotive restoration industry also doing freelance design in many different fields. I grew up skateboarding, listening to punk rock/alternative music, and creating all types of art. The diversity of the skateboarding and music community gave me the opportunity to learn about the differences in people, peer groups, and societal structures. When I find the time I love hiking, photography, music, art, family, pets, reading, podcasts, old cars, and eating good food. I believe that everyone deserves to be happy and comfortable in their bodies!