President: Bryan B.

Bryan is a quality assurance representative for Eli Lilly & Co. Tippecanoe Labs, where he is the site contact for the Lilly affinity group GLEAM (Gay & Lesbian Employees And More). He was on the founding board of directors and was a past treasurer. Many of Bryan's concerns focus on collaboration among the various GLBTI organizations in the Greater Lafayette area, and the need of greater visibility for those organizations so that the local GLBTI community can be recognized as a positive, valuable part of the greater community. His hope for this board is that the collaborative effort will: encourage more networking among the University administration and the Greater Lafayette GLBTI community; foster a greater sense of unity among the University and local GLBTI organizations; and identify unique resources within the community that are available to improve education about diversity issues.

Vice President: Kelly L.

Kelly is a Purdue staff member in the Office of the Dean of Students. He has lived in the Lafayette area since 1992 but was born and raised near Liberty, Indiana. Kelly has served as the first president of Pride Lafayette currently serving as webmaster in addition to his duties as vice president. Kelly is also the vice president for CCR (Citizens for Civil Rights) and is a member of both the Purdue Diversity Roundtable and Lafayette-West Lafayette Diversity Roundtable. He's also chair of the Assistant Provost's LGBTIQA advisory board at Purdue.

Secretary: Position vacant

Treasurer: Michael Be.

Michael has helped raise very important and needed funds as chairperson of the fundraising committee. As someone who comes from a very small rural town in northern Indiana, he knows the great importance a place like Pride Lafayette is to a community and is working with the board to further the growth of Pride for all who want to take advantage of it. Michael wants to remind everyone that Pride Lafayette is here for everyone. Please let us know if you have ideas or suggestions.

Director: Marjie G.-V.

Marjie and her family have been actively involved in Pride Lafayette for the past two years. In addition to her role as a member of the board of directors, Marjie serves as managing editor of the Pride Lafayette Quarterly (PLQ) and the coordinator for the Family Area at OUTfest celebrations. Marjie has also been a member of Citizens for Civil Rights (CCR); newsletter editor for and volunteer at Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette; a horse leader and side-walker for Therapy, Health, and Education through Children and Horses as Partners (THE CHAPS); and a foster mom for Almost Home Humane Society. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and author of 40 books. Then, in her spare time ...

Director: Kim W.

Kim is a Community Representative for the American Cancer Society in Indianapolis. Although she currently lives in Greenwood, IN, she was born and raised in the Lafayette area. She received her Master's Degree in Political Science at Purdue University, and has been actively involved in politics and campus/community organizations such as Planned Parenthood and NOW in Tippecanoe County. Kim has served on the Board for one year, and is returning for a second time as the OUTfest '09 Co-Chair.

Director: Ashley S.

Ashley is a laser specialist at AUI, Inc. She was born and raised in the Lafayette area. Ashley was the emcee for the 1st Pride Celebration in Lafayette in 2009. She is also the Entertainment Chair for OUTfest. Ashley is always looking for new ways to entertain the crowd so stop in and see her at the new center with any ideas!

Director: Christy C.

Christy is a Bioanalytical Chemist at Purdue University. She arrived in Lafayette after completing her master’s degree in chemistry at IUPUI in 2005. Christy, a native of Concord, MI, is in her first year serving on the Pride Lafayette board of directors and is currently helping to redesign the Pride Lafayette website and coordinates the monthly Pride Bowling outing. Christy is also involved with PRYSM and the Tippecanoe County Ally Network (TCAN). Christy currently lives in Lafayette with her two cats Julius and Venus.

Director: Tim B.

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Director: Michael Br.

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