LGBTQ+ Rolla has no paid staff — we’re entirely powered by passionate volunteers. As an organization that supports our local community, we embrace diversity and inclusion, bringing together people of all races, genders, socioeconomic backgrounds, faiths, and more.
Thanks to your generosity, we can continue creating a welcoming and affirming space for the LGBTQ+ community in Rolla. Please consider supporting our efforts by donating or volunteering today.
Reach out anytime at info@lgbtqrolla.org — we’d love to hear from you!
Shasta Johnson (she/any), our dedicated President, has background in higher education administration and event planning. Raised in the Rolla area, she is enthusiastic about creating a vibrant, supportive local LGBTQ+ community. Shasta has served the Missouri S&T campus as a student mentor, fraternity advisor, and service coordinator. With a true passion for event planning and organizing, they lead LGBTQ+ Rolla with creativity, commitment, and heart — and above all, she cherishes her wife!
Jonathan Kimball (he/him) currently serves as Secretary-Treasurer of LGBTQ+ Rolla, having played a key role in its founding in 2020. A professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Missouri S&T and an elder at the First Presbyterian Church of Rolla, he was first inspired to become involved in LGBTQ+ outreach by a gay member of his church. Since then, he has been dedicated to making a difference — both as a supportive ally and as the proud parent of a queer teenager — and has participated in PROMO lobby days to help amplify his impact.
Brandon Asher (he/him) is the Vice President for LGBTQ+ Rolla and a multi-unit HR Business Partner. As a gay, cisgender man who grew up in rural mid-Missouri, Brandon is deeply committed to creating inclusive and supportive environments for everyone. He brings extensive experience in diversity advocacy and a talent for connecting with people across a variety of platforms. Outside of work, Brandon enjoys traveling and staying active through fitness.
Stephenie Moser (she/her) is a director on the LGBTQ+ Rolla Board and works at Metz Music. She brings a rich and varied background in arts management, with experience as a stage manager, production manager, lighting designer, managing director, electrician, and stagehand. Stephenie has worked on national tours, regional theatres, classical music venues, and city festivals across Chicago. Outside of her work in the arts, she enjoys gardening and cherishes her supportive husband, Kevin, along with their cats Smokey and Gigi, and dog Leko.
Zoe Dennison (she/they) is a director on the LGBTQ+ Rolla Board and a proud Rolla native who is passionate about fostering connection, inclusion, and community pride. Born and raised in Rolla, Zoe is thrilled to represent their hometown in a meaningful way and to give back to the place that shaped them. With a deep appreciation for the people, stories, and diversity that make Rolla unique, Zoe is dedicated to creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and celebrated. They look forward to working alongside their fellow board members to host exciting events, uplift LGBTQ+ voices, and strengthen the bonds that make Rolla not just a place to live, but a place to belong.
Jennifer Kimpel (she/her) is a director on the LGBTQ+ Rolla Board. Jennifer is a curious creative, instructional designer, and proud mom of three who believes in building spaces where everyone feels seen, safe, and celebrated. Passionate about community storytelling, inclusive education, and bringing people together in playful, joyful ways—especially when glitter or stickers are involved—Jennifer is excited to join the LGBTQ+ Rolla Board. She looks forward to amplifying voices, sparking joy, and helping create events and initiatives that keep things authentic, welcoming, and fun.
Kate Brown (she/her) is a director on the LGBTQ+ Rolla Board. Originally from the Chicago area, Kate has called Rolla and the surrounding communities home for most of her adult life. A writer—both creative and technical—she loves bringing words and ideas to life. Outside of writing, Kate is a dedicated cat mom with a passion for art and gaming, and she delights in creating moments of joy for others. She is excited to bring her creativity, thoughtfulness, and enthusiasm to the LGBTQ+ Rolla Board, helping foster a community that is authentic, welcoming, and joyful.
Trin Tatro (he/they) is a director on the LGBTQ+ Rolla Board and a community mental health worker who brings both professional experience and over seven years of addiction recovery to everything they do. His journey fuels their passion for creating spaces where people feel included, supported, and able to access the resources they deserve. A proud cat dad to ten chaotic, beloved felines, he blends compassion with a sense of humor and a genuine love for community connection. They’re excited to help keep LGBTQ+ Rolla growing, welcoming, and vibrant.
