Windy City Times 30 Under 30
Each year, 30 young LGBT activists, journalists, students, HIV/AIDS volunteers, and performers under the age of 30 are honored by the Windy City Times for their achievements. Phillip “Andy” Walensa, one of our own, has been chosen as one of 30 Under 30 for 2007. His work with OPALGA, beginning as a youth in our drop-in center eight years ago and culminating as a peer advisor, community educator, artist, creative force in our office, and group facilitator, will be honored. The 30 young movers and shakers in the Chicagoland LGBT community will be honored at a ceremony on June 20 at the Center on Halsted. We are so proud of Andy’s journey from a timid 15-year-old boy in our drop-in groups to becoming a leader in our community. Congratulations, Andy!
