East Central Minnesota Pride is a grassroots organization led by people who live, work, and build community throughout the region. Our Board of Directors and volunteers bring together voices and perspectives from across East Central Minnesota.
Want to get involved, have a question, or have an idea to share? We’d love to hear from you. You can contact any of our officers below:
- Aaron Bombard, Chair
aaron@bombardtech.com - Natalie Goldman, Vice-Chair
nattyjean1985@gmail.com - Paul Wilkens, Treasurer
unclepaul1971@yahoo.com - Kari Murrell, Vice-Treasurer
murrell823@gmail.com
Our Board:
- Term ending January 2027: Val Mondor, Julie Redpath, Don Quaintance, Dennis Burns
- Term ending January 2028: Aaron Bombard, Natalie Goldman, Rebecca Gaspard, Jessica Green
- Term ending January 2029: Austin Green, Paul Wilkens, Kari Murrell, Heather Amerud
Board Members Emeritus: Phil Schroeder, Gary Skarsten
Community Resources
Looking for connection, support, or additional LGBTQ+ resources? These organizations serve East Central Minnesota and surrounding communities:
- East Central Men’s Circle: Social connection for gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning men.
- East Central PFLAG: Support for LGBTQ+ people, families, friends, and allies.
- East Central Purple Circle: Social connection for lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning women.
- Out in the Valley: LGBTQ+ community and resources in the St. Croix Valley
- OutFront Minnesota: Statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy, education, and legal support.
- Quatrefoil Library: LGBTQ+ library, community space, and resource center.
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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