Our Team
PRIDEChicago is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ communities throughout Chicago and Illinois. For more than 50 years, our organization has proudly produced the iconic Chicago Pride Parade, carrying forward a treasured tradition rooted in visibility, community, and Pride.
Our work is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors, Auxiliary Board, and Advisory Board whose members bring diverse experiences, expertise, and connections to our mission. Together with dedicated volunteers and community partners, they work throughout the year to preserve the Parade’s legacy while helping it grow for future generations.
Meet the people behind PRIDEChicago—the dedicated individuals who give their time, talent, and passion to strengthen our community and make the Chicago Pride Parade possible each year.
PRIDEChicago is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ communities throughout Chicago and Illinois. For more than 50 years, our organization has proudly produced the iconic Chicago Pride Parade, carrying forward a legacy of visibility, community, and Pride. Meet the dedicated volunteer leaders who give their time, talent, and passion throughout the year to make the Parade possible.
Board of Directors
PRIDEChicago is 100% powered by volunteers. We have no paid staff.
Steve Long
Tim Frye
Ron Thomas
Daniel Ortiz
Terra Campbell
Dan Nisbet
Alex Riolo
Auxiliary Board
Terrence Chappell
James Gibbs
Halley Felty
Ricky Moats
Committees
Our work is carried out through volunteer-led committees that support programming, community engagement, operations, and governance.
- Community Committee
- Development Committee
- Events Committee
- Parade Committee
- Volunteer Committee
If you’re interested in joining one of our volunteer committees, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Committee Members
Community Committee
Terra Campbell
Terrence Chappell
Daniel Ortiz
Development Committee
Steve Long
Dan Nisbet
Events Committee
Halley Felty
Ricky Moats
Parade Committee
Tim Frye
Steve Long
Alex Riolo
Ron Thomas
Volunteer Committee
Tim Frye
James Gibbs
Ron Thomas
Community Focused
Proudly powered by volunteers! The PRIDEChicago Board — a dedicated team of community members — making a difference together.
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