Wendy Kaplan is the Director of Trinity Place Shelter, where she oversees all aspects of daily operations, program development, and clinical services.

Prior to joining Trinity Place Shelter in 2010, Wendy was part of the founding team of the Staten Island Pride Center. There, she developed, expanded, and led the youth program and drop-in space during its first four formative years.

Wendy has also served as an adjunct lecturer in Lehman College’s graduate Social Work Department, where she taught Social Work with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Individuals and Their Families: Practice and Policy Issues.

In addition to her leadership at Trinity Place Shelter, Wendy worked as a psychotherapist at Jewish Board Family and Children’s Services for four years, providing clinical support to individuals and families.

Wendy lives in Brooklyn with her 10-year-old child.