Mike Lopez (he/him/his) holds a Master’s in Psychology specializing in LGBTQ Youth Studies.

Mike’s position at the Los Angeles LGBT Center focuses on addressing substance misuse, leading prevention initiatives focused on LGBTQ youth, and building capacity for a coalition. Managing school-based programs, he and his team provide training and support to students, teachers, and administrators to make impactful changes on school campuses in Los Angeles and nationwide.

He has brought his experience to national conferences helping prevention workers identify strategies to make their communities more inclusive for LGBTQ youth. Mike has over ten years of experience working with LGBTQ youth and communities.