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Who We Are & What We Do

Formed in 2017, Jackson Pride is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization helping to bridge a gap in advocacy, strengthening our community through education, and building stronger interpersonal relationships.  We are comprised of community members, professionals, and highly passionate people who wish to improve the lives of all LGBTQ+ members of our community.

Mission

To connect our diverse community to opportunities and each other.

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Vision

A safe, healthy, and equitable world for LGBTQ+ people and their allies.

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Values

The Jackson Pride Center will conduct its business with integrity, guided by these values:

Respect

We honor all people and acknowledge that every path is unique.

Inclusion

We will help build communities where every LGBTQ+ person will be embraced.

Equity

We recognize that our work and intolerance of injustice are contributions to a larger community which is made stronger and richer by acceptance of all people.

Continuous Learning

We embrace an evolving community

Meet the Team

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Regina Pinney

Board Chair/President

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Del Belcher

Board Member

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Sharon Pedersen

Executive Director

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Willie Adams

Board Vice President

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Maya-Everleigh Bolton

Board Member

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Rebecca Calkins

Board Member

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Nate Nimtz

Board Member

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Mistique Ott

Board Treasurer

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Akearah Anderson

Board Member

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Danielle L. Brunk 

Board Member

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Kirsta Grapentine

Board Secretary

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Kaden Milkovich

Board Member

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