Geno Ray
Geno Ray
Duane Quintana: From Wendell to San Francisco, A Queer Chaplain's Journey
Duane Quintana: From Wendell to San Francisco, A Queer Chaplain's Journey
Duane Quintana: From Wendell to San Francisco, A Queer Chaplain's Journey
Monday 30th March 2020
Join Duane Quintana on 'Native As I Can Be' as she shares her journey from Idaho to San Francisco, highlighting resilience, HIV advocacy, and spiritual health.
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Get the buttons here!Duane Quintana: A Journey of Resilience and Spirituality from Idaho to San Francisco
I really want to invite the idea of like spiritual health, or the spirit is being part of like kind of holistic healthcare, even, um, I'm really wanting to, um, be set up as like a chaplain at a, like a sexual health clinic and like be available that if people wanted to talk...
Ever wondered how someone can turn life's toughest challenges into a beacon of hope and change? Meet Duane Quintana, the founder of a.l.p.h.a., a non-profit sexual health organization. In this episode of 'Native As I Can Be', hosted by Geno Ray, Duane shares her remarkable journey from growing up in Wendell, Idaho, to becoming a queer chaplain in San Francisco.
She opens up about her HIV diagnosis, her vibrant drag persona B0nni33 Vi0l3t, and the creation of a.l.p.h.a., which has provided vital support to many in the community. Duane's story is one of resilience and transformation. She talks candidly about the struggles of coming out as queer and navigating her gender identity, while also emphasizing the critical role of spiritual health in holistic care.
Her work in San Francisco as a clinical research coordinator for AHHA focuses on screening for pre-cancerous anal lesions caused by HPV, showing her dedication to merging queer lifestyle with spirituality and health. Throughout the episode, Duane's message is clear: embracing one's true self and fostering acceptance and equality are paramount. Her vision for a new kind of chaplaincy, one that transcends traditional faith-based roles, is both inspiring and thought-provoking.
By sharing her experiences and insights, Duane offers hope and encouragement to those facing similar challenges. Whether you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, or simply interested in stories of human resilience, this episode is a must-listen. Duane's journey from a small town in Idaho to the vibrant streets of San Francisco is not just about overcoming adversity; it's about finding strength in vulnerability and creating a path for others to follow.