Board of Directors

Stacy Lentz, LGBTQ Community Activist

CEO/Co-Founder - Stacy Lentz has been a prominent LGBTQ rights activist for over a decade and played a role in the rebuilding and renewal of the historic Stonewall Inn located in West Greenwich Village, New York City.... More


Kevin T. McDowell, FormerChief Administrative Officer for AEG, the world's leading sports and live entertainment promoter and presentation company

Director - For the past 25 years, Kevin McDowell was Chief Administrative Officer for AEG, the world's leading sports and live entertainment promoter and presenter which owns and operates venues, sports franchises, music festivals, entertainment districts, ticketing platforms, global sponsorships and innovative experiences. More


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Stephanie R Gayle, Executive Producer VH1 and SVP, Monami Entertainment

Director - Stephanie is Executive Producer for VH1's highest rated docu-franchise "Love & Hip Hop" and serves as SVP, Current for Monami Entertainment.  Stephanie's journey began....More


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Angelica Torres , LGBTQIA+ Activist

Treasury - Angelica Torres is a passionate and driven LGBTQIA+ activist, actress and model hailing from New York City. Angelica is a proud alumni of the nation's first fully accredited LGBTQIA+ high school… More


Dara Nai, Operations Manager, Christopher Street West Association Inc.

Secretary - Dara Nai is the operations manager of Christopher Steet West Association Inc, (CSW) the producers of the LA Pride Festival & Parade, the second largest Pride celebration in the U.S. In addition to overseeing daily business activities at every level, Dara performs year-round community partnership and stakeholder network development, and collaborates with CSW's volunteer board of directors on events, programs, and initiatives. More


David Studinski (he/his/him) is Director of Product at Narvar, his latest role in tech start-ups leveraging communications with retailers and publishers.

Board Chair - David served as Executive Board Co-Chair for Heritage of Pride from 2015 through 2019, overseeing the organization's planning and execution of Stonewall 50 | WorldPride NYC. Prior to his co-chair tenure, Studinski was NYC Pride's March Director for two seasons and contributed across multiple events in the years prior. He was named to City & State New York's "Pride Power" list in 2019. More


Advisory Committee

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Dr. Marisa Richmond, Chair of the Metro Human Relations Commission

Advisor - Dr. Marisa Richmond teaches history and women’s and gender studies at Middle Tennessee State University. She is the current Chair of the Metro Human Relations Commission, and the only openly transgender member of the Democratic National Committee…. More


Lorna Luft, Actress 

Advisor - Lorna Luft’s upbringing could hardly have been more star-struck. Born to the legendary Judy Garland and her film producer husband Sid Luft, Lorna had the entertainment business in her blood.... More


Victoria Varela, Varela Media

Advisor - Victoria Varela started her career in the NBC Mailroom at 30 Rock.  Soon after, David Letterman brought her into his Emmy Award winning, Late Night with David Letterman....More


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Kurt Kelly, Owner of The Stonewall Inn

Advisor/Co-Founder - Kurt Kelly is an owner of the Stonewall Inn and a co-founder of the Stonewall Inn Gives back Initiative. Kurt has over thirty-five years experience in the New York City nightlife and bar business.  When Kurt first took ownership....More


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Tony DiCicco, Owner of The Stonewall Inn

Advisor- Tony DiCicco has been in the nightlife industry in New York City for over twenty-five years including managing and owning several other clubs and restaurants in Greenwich Village.  Tony recalls a poignant moment the morning that Marriage Equality....More


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Bill Morgan, Owner of The Stonewall Inn

Advisor - Bill Morgan's bar and restaurant experience in New York City spans over thirty years.  Bill worked directly with the National Parks Conservation Association and the National Park Service to advance the Stonewall Monument designation....More

 


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Stacy McWilliams, Senior Vice President, Team Marketing & Business Operations 

Advisor - Stacy McWilliams currently serves as Senior Vice President of Team Marketing & Business Operations (TMBO) at the National Basketball Association, responsible for overseeing the department’s International and Social Impact functions.. More


Zara Barre, Writer and Talk Show Host

Advisor - Zara Barrie is a professional writer and talk show host. She's the former senior sex & dating writer at Elite Daily... More


Robert Kelly

Robert Kelly FAIA, IDSA

Ex Officio/Advisor, Co-Founder - Architect, designer, and Advocate, Robert Kelly’s endeavors merge at the intersection of creative design thinking, social impact and business.... More