Everyone is Gay... About Us!

OUR MISSION

Everyone Is Gay is an advice website
for all, with an emphasis on Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and
Queer (LGBTQ) youth.

Founded by Kristin Russo and Dannielle Owens-Reid in April of 2010, the website uses humor, honesty, and pictures of kittens to support these youth while keeping them laughing. In an ongoing effort to promote change and awareness around and beyond LGBTQ issues, Kristin & Dannielle also interface with students through an ongoing, nationwide tour of college and high school campuses. Everyone Is Gay strives to encourage a deeper understanding of LGBTQ issues,
to constantly examine how those issues intersect with other communities, to promote peer advocacy and to provide outreach and resources to all.

Dannielle Owens-Reid graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree
in Theatre Performance, and then spent 3 years in Chicago studying improv and sketch comedy (that’s where the funny
comes from). During that time she was also teaching drama
to kids ages 8 - 18. Dannielle is the creator of Lesbians
Who Look Like Justin Bieber, was the runner-up to be the
first ever MTVTJ (twitter jockey) and ran social media for
Virgin Mobile on the Lady Gaga Monster Ball Tour. She
believes herself to be a “stellar problem solver,” has the
ability to see both sides of the situation #libra, and gets
her dance moves from her dad.

Kristin Russo holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater, but
gained most of her dramatic preparation for Everyone Is Gay
while lip-syncing to Wilson Phillips and TLC. After moving to
NYC in 2000 and running her own theater company for three
years, she began volunteering at The Hetrick-Martin Institute
(a service provider for LGBTQ youth and the home of the
Harvey Milk High School). Inspired by the students and
faculty at Hetrick-Martin, she returned to school and is
currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Gender Studies.
She has a cat named Trey, a penchant for crossword
puzzles, and a deep-seated appreciation for Italian Ice.