Our Story
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
The origins of civicPRIDE date back to a group of passionate LGBTQ+ professionals who saw a need for greater representation in local government leadership. We found ourselves inspiring each other and realized that we could create an organization to empower LGBTQ+ people in the public sector. Our dream is to create a world where queer people can feel safe and accepted in all parts of their lives, including their professional careers and their communities. We aim to provide a supportive network for LGBTQ+ professionals in local government, so they can share their experiences and collaborate on innovative initiatives.
Our Mission
Provide an inclusive space and networking group for LGBTQIA+ local government professionals and their straight allies.
Recognize the accomplishments and experiences of LGBTQIA+ local government professionals.
Inspire LGBTQIA+ individuals and encourage them to apply to leadership roles in local government.
Diversify local government organizations by advocating for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their inclusion and advancement in these organizations.
Educate local government professionals and organizations on creating an inclusive culture for LGBTQIA+ employees and community members.
Officers
Taylor
Reimann
(she/her/ella)
President
Sr. Program Manager
City of Boulder, CO
Vacancy
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President-Elect
Logan Masenthin
(she/her/ella)
Treasurer
Sr. Budget Analyst
City and County of Denver, CO
At-Large Board Members
Nathan
Bassett
(he/him/él)
Administrative Services Director
Town of Colma, CA
2025-2027
Erris
Dunston
(she/her/ella)
Assistant County Manager
Guilford County, NC
2025-2027
Justyn
Miller
(he/him/él)
Assistant Village Administrator
Village of Berkeley, IL
2025-2027
Tony
Winney
(he/him/él)
Deputy City Manager
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
2025-2027
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Beth
Breitenstein
(she/her/ella)
Strategic Communications Director
City of Leewood, KS
2026-2028
Nicholas Gonzalez
(he/him/él)
Director of Parks & Recreation
City of Palm Springs, CA
2026-2028
Timothy Rooney
(he/him/él)
City Manager
City of Mustang, OK
2026-2028
Mary
Bisbee
(she/her/ella)
Senior Budget & Performance Analyst
City of Lawrence, KS
2026-2028
Fredi
Hayes
(she/her/ella/they/them/elle)
Town Administrator
Town of Highgate, VT
2026-2028
Adrian Ramirez
(he/him/él)
Real Estate Manager
City of San Antonio, TX
2026-2028
Melissa
McDonough
(she/her/ella)
Assistant to the City Manager
City of Palo Alto, CA
2026-2027
Elizabeth
Toner
(she/her/ella)
Executive Director, Local Development Corporation
City of Geneva, NY
2026-2027
Partners & Sponsors
