About Us
Diversity Collective Ventura County is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is solely dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community throughout Ventura County and surrounding areas. Driven by our board of directors and highly qualified staff, we strengthen our community by providing programs, resources, and outreach events. Diversity Collective's Community Resource Center is a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for all LGBTQ+ people and their allies.
Mission:
Providing advocacy, visibility, safety, and wellness for the LGBTQ+ community.
Vision:
A Ventura County community where LGBTQ+ individuals, inclusive of all intersecting identities, have immediate access to needed services, are celebrated, and treated with equity and respect.
Our Values:

Our Community Resource Center is the proud home of our programs such as Rainbow Umbrella, Little Unicorns, Outspoken, VENXS, and Pride Nook. We are also creators of Diversity SHINES, our STI/HIV screening, education, and prevention program. We provide cultural competency intensive training, specifically grounded in Ventura County statistics and values. Diversity Collective hosts Ventura County Pride, World AIDS Day, Pride Prom, and Diversity Gala, as well as participating in community outreach events.

News & Updates
Your Rights in California
Wondering what laws protect you and/or your transgender, gender diverse, or intersex friends and family in California…
Drag Queen Bingo – Sunday 2/16
Join us for Cooper The Queen’s “Last Call” as host of Drag Queen Bingo at Paddy’s Bar…
Pride Nook Reading List (March – Aug 2025)
Below is the list the of books the Pride Nook will be reading March – August 2025….
Free HIV & STI Screening
Upcoming Testing Day: March 3rd Do you know your status? Schedule a FREE confidential screening at our…
Have an urgent sexual health question?
If you have an urgent sexual health questions, please email Diversity SHINES at shines@diversitycollective.org They will be…
Health Equity Collaborative – Counseling and Reproductive Care
Seeking counseling or reproductive health care services? Look no further than Pacific Pride Foundation and Planned Parenthood…
Community Resource Center
Our Community Resource Center provides a safe space for the LGBTQIA community of Ventura County. Our staff and volunteers support the health and wellness of the most marginalized, advocate for equality and justice through civic engagement, and work to build a culturally rich community through various groups and classes. At the Diversity Collective Community Resource Center, we strengthen, support, and connect our LGBTQIA community. Together we all thrive.
General Office Hours
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Weekdays | CALL US | GET DIRECTIONS

Upcoming Meetings & Events
Meet Our Team
Board of Directors

Roland
Catabona

Luis
Andrade

Patricia
Logan

Tie
Gutierrez

Unique
Dowtin

Cooper
The Queen

AJ
Holmes

Travis
Aldavé
Staff Directory
Tess Allen
Edgar Euan
Andrea Robles
Meet Our Sponsors
Our sponsors help to fund programs and events that promote diversity through education-focused community outreach, which will allow the development of programs that will eventually translate into greater mental and physical wellness for the LGBT community.
Interested in partnering with us?
Contact Us
Please contact us via phone, mail, or email using the form below. To get involved by volunteering, sponsoring or donating to the Diversity Collective, please check out our Get Involved page.
For free PrEP and PEP navigation or to schedule an STI screening at our Community Resource Center call our confidential line:
We do what we do, because of you.
Diversity Collective of Ventura County is able to help our community because of our incredible network of supporters including sponsors, donors and volunteers. Without you all, we would not exist. If the Diversity Collective has made an impact on your life, or in the life of someone you love, consider supporting our case in whatever way you are able. We sincerely appreciate you.