Get in touch with us by emailing info@downeastrainbowalliance.org
Cheyenne Robinson-Bauman (they/them) is the Lead Facilitator with the Downeast Rainbow Alliance. They are passionate about representation, visibility, and intersectional diversity. Cheyenne was the 2026 recipient of Equality ME’s Out Front Leadership Award for outstanding leadership, unwavering dedication, and consistent advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. They identify as a nerd, Trekkie, and avid bookworm. They live in Washington County with their spouse, cat, dog, many fish, and a plethora of houseplants.
Photo credit: Kyle Warnock Photography
Beana Hopkins (they/them) is an Advising Facilitator for The Downeast Rainbow Alliance. Their passion for queer advocacy was sparked in 2013 by the campaign for marriage equality in Maine. Beana is also an artist, parent, earthling and nature lover who enjoys cold swims, watercolors, espresso beverages and deep belly laughs.
Darla Linville (she/her) is an Advising Facilitator for the Downeast Rainbow Alliance. She is deeply committed to queer youth advocacy through her scholarship which focuses on queer and trans youth thriving in schools and community. She also makes pies, reads young adult fiction, takes photos, adores her niece, and walks in the woods a lot.
Avery Witham (he/him) is the Discord Facilitator with the Downeast Rainbow Alliance. He moderates our youth Discord server, and facilitates virtual events. He has worked as a youth advocate for the unhoused and LGBTQ+ since the age of 15, and continues his work with DRA in college. Outside of work, Avery’s passion is in the arts and tattooing. He attends college for business management in hopes of becoming a tattoo artist.
Lisa K. S. Simpson (she/her) is the Program Facilitator with the Downeast Rainbow Alliance. Lisa is part Kānaka Maoli and her graduate research in literary history examines how people use storytelling to build identity and community while under imperial control and heavy censorship. She an officer on the Boards of Eastport Gallery and Pembroke Historical Society. Lisa is passionate about creating safe and joyful spaces for queer people and connecting queer youth with the networks and resources that can help them pursue their goals, particularly in higher education. She lives in Downeast Maine with her spouse and pets.
You can reach us at downeastrainbowalliance@gmail.com or fill out our Form.
