LGBT Network
Robert Kappel, PhD, currently serves as the Senior Program Manager at LGBT Network since August 2022, having previously held the role of Program Manager. Prior to this position, Kappel worked at BBYO from January 2017 to August 2022 as the Regional Director for both the Big Apple Region and the GJHRR. Kappel's academic experience includes serving as an Adjunct Professor at Tulane University from August 2013 to December 2016, where Kappel taught sociology courses and developed syllabi and curriculum. Earlier professional experience includes being an Interviewer at the Research Foundation for SUNY from September 2011 to August 2013, focusing on surveys related to gambling activities in the United States and Native American communities. Kappel holds a PhD in Sociology from the University at Buffalo, alongside a Master’s degree in Anthropology and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Anthropology from Tulane University.
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LGBT Network
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The LGBT Network is an association of non-profit organizations working to serve the LGBT community throughout the lifespan: Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY), The Long Island LGBT Community Center (The Center), Services and Advocacy for LGBT Elders – Long Island (SAGE-LI), and The Queens LGBT Community Center (Q Center). LIGALY is the original organization of The Network as it was founded in 1993 and is nationally known for its work with LGBT youth in the areas of education, advocacy, youth leadership and development and support. The Center and SAGE-LI along with the Network was founded in 2005 to unite these non-profits to help more LGBT people across the lifespan and create a cost efficient way of serving the LGBT Community in Long Island and Queens With shared administrative staff between all organizations, this structure eliminates duplication of administrative and executive staff thereby allowing each organization of The Network to share resources. This unique modelreduces overhead costs and expenses and as a result more than 80 cents of every dollar raised are channeled directly into critical programs and services for Long Islanders of all ages and walks of life. Together, each organization works within The Network to end homophobia and transphobia, to provide a home and safe space for the LGBT community, and to advocate for equality. Since 2012, The Network also produces the annual Pride Parade and PrideFest celebration every June and Living Out magazine each month. Both Pride and Living Out build community and celebrate our identities while also providing visibility to our movement.