OUR MISSION
The mission of Akron Pride Festival is to unify and affirm the LGBTQ+ community and allies in celebrating our diversity and promoting our likeness. We will promote acceptance of all individuals by defending human equity.
OUR FISCAL SPONSOR
The mission of the Community AIDS Network Akron Pride Initiative (CANAPI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is to serve and promote the well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) community and persons at risk and/or affected by HIV through education, support services, quality housing, and advocacy.
2025 Steering Committee
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Beverage
Stephanie Marsh (Chair)
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Children's Area
Becky Oram (Chair)
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Development
Julie Beckert (Chair)
Michael Davids (Co-Chair) -
Entertainment
Josh Parks (Chair)
Maria Espinosa (Co-Chair) -
Finance
Phil Montgomery (Chair
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5K Run
Michael Davids (Chair)
Robbie Fox (Co-Chair) -
March
Lucas Barstow (Chair)
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Marketing
Cassandra Warren (Chair)
Julie Beckert (Co-Chair) -
Merch
Jill Migone (Chair)
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Safety & Services
Angie Falcone (Chair)
Lauri Natko (Co-Chair)
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Vending
Greg Nyburg (Chair)
Julie Beckert & LaTonda Mobley (Co-Chairs) -
Volunteers
Morgan Heskett (Chair)
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Events
Brian Lamoda-Genet (Chair)
Julie Beckert (Co-Chair) -
Emeritus
Cindy Christman
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Community Members
Esther Thomas & Maurice Thomas