East Central Minnesota Pride is a grassroots effort led by locals who are deeply invested in our community. Our Planning Committee includes members from across the region, ensuring a variety of perspectives and voices are heard.
If you’re passionate about supporting Pride and want to get involved, or if you have any questions, please reach out to us. You can connect directly with our key officers:
- Aaron Bombard, Chair
(612) 965-5703
aaron@bombardtech.com - Natalie Goldman, Vice-Chair
(507) 369-3928
nattyjean1985@gmail.com - Nathan Johnson, Secretary
(612) 799-5545
john2690@alumni.umn.edu - Paul Wilkens, Treasurer
(651) 303-2686
unclepaul1971@yahoo.com - Kari Murrell, Vice-Treasurer
(763) 286-8190
murrell823@gmail.com
Our Board Makeup:
- Term ending January 2027: Val Mondor, Julie Redpath, Don Quaintance, Dennis Burns
- Term ending January 2028: Aaron Bombard, Natalie Goldman, Nathan Johnson, Rebecca Gaspard, Jessica Green
- Term ending January 2029: Austin Green, Randy Olson, Paul Wilkens, Kari Murrell, Heather Amerud
Board Members Emeritus: Julie Redpath, Phil Schroeder, Gary Skarsten
We value your input and welcome any feedback or suggestions. Please don’t hesitate to share your thoughts with us.
In addition to Pride, here are some other local resources and organizations:
- East Central Men’s Circle: A social group for gay, bi, trans, and questioning men.
- East Central PFLAG: Supporting parents, friends, and family of LGBTQ+ individuals (based in Mora)
- East Central Purple Circle: A social group for lesbian, bi, trans, and questioning women
- Out in the Valley: Serving the LGBTQ+ community in the St. Croix Valley
- OutFront Minnesota: Leading efforts toward LGBT equality through advocacy, education, and legal support
- Quatrefoil Library: Providing a safe space and resources for the LGBTQ+ community
Help & Support:
- The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386
- Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
- MN Crisis Text Line: Text “MN” to 741741
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
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