KC Buchanan, MSW

KC (they/them, he/him) is a ​white, Queer, Nonbinary/Transgender North Carolina native and a macro practice social worker and systems thinker. They have worked in nonprofits for over twelve years and have previously served as a Director for multiple organizations, including the LGBTQ Center of Durham​, Second Bloom of Chatham, and YouthCare. KC's career has been centered ​on addressing challenges in LGBTQ+ services, domestic and sexual violence services, mental health, and homelessness/housing services in both rural and urban NC communities.

KC is passionate in their soul about working towards the Liberation of all people​ in all things. They love, deeply, the people and cultures of the South, and are proud to have been born and raised physically and culturally in NC. In his spare time, KC is ​o​bsessed with all the dogs; they enjoy making and eating spicy foods; swimming; spending time in natural settings; and traveling. KC proudly calls Durham, NC home, and is a papa to 4 extremely spoiled pups.

​KC is thrilled to serve as HOST's first Executive Director and looks forward to creating lasting change and establishing meaningful supports for college students in Wake County and beyond.