Meet The Team

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Vance White (he/him) is the Executive Director and Founder of the School of Opulence. With a mission to enhance the quality of life and life expectancy of Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ individuals in the Chicagoland area, Vance leads efforts in HIV testing, community engagement, education, and advocacy. Drawing from over a decade of personal experience in local and federal prison systems, he brings expertise in reentry issues intersecting with the LGBTQIA+ community. As a member of various influential councils and coalitions, including the Chicagoland Syndemic Advisory Council and BLACHE, Vance is dedicated to improving access to healthcare and services for marginalized populations. Additionally, he is recognized as a Legendary leader in the House Ball community.

Dom Milan Moog, a third-year medical student at Washington University School of Medicine, specializes in psychiatry with a focus on marginalized communities, economic justice, and substance use disorders. With a BA in Gender and Sexuality Studies from the University of Southern California, Dom's activism spans from the Midwest to the West Coast. Advocating for a "societal medicine" model, they aim to address the root causes of illness through community work, education, and social change. At The School of Opulence, Dom merges their passions for art, research, and community building to promote wellness across individual and societal levels.

Joseph Coleman has a rich background in advocacy and community leadership and brings invaluable experience as the former Vice President of both Indy Pride and Indiana Pride of Color, where he championed the rights and visibility of Queer People and QPOC throughout the state. Alongside his roles in pride organizations, Joseph is also an entrepreneur and a life + trauma coach, demonstrating a multifaceted approach to empowerment and support. Grounded in his ethos of enhancing the quality of life for QPOC across the country, Joseph is committed to amplifying voices, fostering connections, and driving positive change through strategic communication efforts.

Davíd (he/him/él), a graduate student in the teacher's college of Western Governors University, specializing in teaching special education, has always had a heart for those underrepresented, underprivileged, and marginalized. Davíd has spent many years in the education and mental health sectors with experience as a Mental Health Associate, Technician, and Professional. Davíd’s dream is to see all people experience not just equality but also equity. Because of this desire he graduated with a BA in Gender and Women’s Studies with a double minor in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, to spread awareness and knowledge in such fields. At The School of Opulence, Davíd is a Healthcare Navigational Specialist, bridging the gap between healthcare and community.