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Who We Are

Mission

Wake Forest Pride is a nonprofit dedicated to bettering our community by creating safe spaces, fostering inclusivity, and promoting equality for all regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

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Vision

We envision Wake Forest as a community where the LGBTQIA+ community, inclusive of intersecting identities, is heard, welcomed, and feels safe to be themselves.

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Meet the Board of Directors

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Amanda Cottrill 
she/her

Founder/Co-Chair

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Samantha Luce
she/her

Founder/Co-Chair

Jacques Menasche
he/him

Volunteer Coordinator

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Julie O'Day
she/her

Secretary

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Serginho Costa
he/him

At-Large

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John DuVall
he/him

Fundraising Chair

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Josh Edwards
he/him

Education & Outreach Chair

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Jessica Hendricks
she/her

Youth & Family Chair

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Izzy Johnson
he/him

At-Large

Amy Johnson
she/her

At-Large

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Christy Johnson
she/her

At-Large

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Melissa Warren
she/her

At-Large

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Christopher Zupancic
he/him

Events Chair

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