Prejudice to Pride

Moving from Homophobia to Acceptance

Ann Marie Petrocelli, LMSW, is a Brooklyn, New York, born-lesbian and an MSW graduate from New York University. She is the program director of a 168-bed supportive housing residence for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Recently, Ms. Petrocelli moderated a workshop titled “The Unique Challenges and Benefits of Serving LGBTQ Tenants in Supportive Housing” as part of the 11th Annual New York State Supportive Housing Conference held in New York City. She has also facilitated numerous groups consisting of transsexual members at the LGBT Center located in Greenwich Village, New York.