About me
Rose Kantorczyk (they/them) is the Communications and Legislative Affairs Coordinator at SOJOURN: the Southern Jewish Resource Network for Gender & Sexual Diversity. In this role, they spread the word about SOJOURN's programs, partnerships, and resources, mobilize Southern Jewish communities to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, and write often about queer Judaism. Rose cut their teeth in Jewish advocacy and storytelling as a fellow at Rice University's Religion and Public Life Program, and landed at SOJOURN following a stint in digital fundraising for politics. They hold a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Policy Studies from Rice University, and completed the 2023-2024 HUC-JIR Jewish Ideas Fellowship. Rose lives in Houston with their roommate and two cats. In their free time, they enjoy reading queer sci-fi/fantasy novels, playing trumpet with the Houston Pride Band, and taking road trips across Texas.
