2024-25 Muskoka Pride Community - Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Muskoka Pride is a dedicated group of individuals from across Muskoka who volunteer their time to bring visibility and build acceptance and celebration of the 2SLGBTQ+ community of Muskoka. Elections are held every year at the Annual General Meeting held in the fall. Directors are elected to a 2-year term by the membership, and Executive and Lead positions are elected by the Board for a 1-year term.
STEPH TAYLOR - President
(they/them)
Hi there! My Name is Steph Taylor and I am a physiotherapy assistant with 6 years experience in the field. My hobbies include making balloon animals, board games and doing drag.
This is my third year on the board and I am excited to be your President for 2024-2025. I am passionate about our 2SLGBTQ+ community and having our voices heard.
(they/them)
Hi there! My Name is Steph Taylor and I am a physiotherapy assistant with 6 years experience in the field. My hobbies include making balloon animals, board games and doing drag.
This is my third year on the board and I am excited to be your President for 2024-2025. I am passionate about our 2SLGBTQ+ community and having our voices heard.
GLEN YACULA - Treasurer
(he/him)
I became a member of Muskoka Pride shortly after relocating to Bracebridge in 2014. As a member, I enjoyed attending and participating in several of the scheduled events that were offered throughout the year. I also actively volunteered for the organization, being reliable and dependable. I not only volunteered my time, but offered the skills and expertise I have, with my design background. I was thrilled to be recommended and accepted to be part of the Board in 2016, and then again in 2018. With having the experience of one term under my belt, I am confident to focus my efforts on areas within the organization that I feel would benefit from having a Board member dedicate their time and efforts to advance them from where they were a year ago.
(he/him)
I became a member of Muskoka Pride shortly after relocating to Bracebridge in 2014. As a member, I enjoyed attending and participating in several of the scheduled events that were offered throughout the year. I also actively volunteered for the organization, being reliable and dependable. I not only volunteered my time, but offered the skills and expertise I have, with my design background. I was thrilled to be recommended and accepted to be part of the Board in 2016, and then again in 2018. With having the experience of one term under my belt, I am confident to focus my efforts on areas within the organization that I feel would benefit from having a Board member dedicate their time and efforts to advance them from where they were a year ago.
SHAWN FORTH - Secretary
(he/him)
Hello, I am a grade 1/2 teacher in Bracebridge. I am involved in several community organizations, including: Scouts Canada, the Elementary Teacher's Federation of Ontario, and Tourette Canada. I am a member of the Trillium Lakelands DSB Positive Space committee. I have been involved with Muskoka Pride since the first picnic back in 2009 and I hope to help continue to develop a sense of 2SLGBTQ+ community within Muskoka. When you connect with Muskoka Pride on social media or our main email address, I'm the one on the other end. We're always looking for new ways to engage with our community members - maybe you'd like to get involved in helping to plan some events? Reach out to us and get involved!
(he/him)
Hello, I am a grade 1/2 teacher in Bracebridge. I am involved in several community organizations, including: Scouts Canada, the Elementary Teacher's Federation of Ontario, and Tourette Canada. I am a member of the Trillium Lakelands DSB Positive Space committee. I have been involved with Muskoka Pride since the first picnic back in 2009 and I hope to help continue to develop a sense of 2SLGBTQ+ community within Muskoka. When you connect with Muskoka Pride on social media or our main email address, I'm the one on the other end. We're always looking for new ways to engage with our community members - maybe you'd like to get involved in helping to plan some events? Reach out to us and get involved!
KELLIE LEEDER - Membership Lead
(she/her)
Hello my name is Kellie Leeder, I am a Ally with the 2S-LGBTQ individuals. I believe Love Is Love no matter who you Love. I have been living with HIV for 38 years. I have been volunteering with Muskoka Pride for 6 years on the Muskoka Pride Festival Committee and I am looking forward to connecting with everyone. My position on the Board is the Membership Lead, I am looking forward to connecting with all the members and developing a contact list to keep everyone up to date on volunteer opportunities and up and coming events happening in the Muskoka Area.
(she/her)
Hello my name is Kellie Leeder, I am a Ally with the 2S-LGBTQ individuals. I believe Love Is Love no matter who you Love. I have been living with HIV for 38 years. I have been volunteering with Muskoka Pride for 6 years on the Muskoka Pride Festival Committee and I am looking forward to connecting with everyone. My position on the Board is the Membership Lead, I am looking forward to connecting with all the members and developing a contact list to keep everyone up to date on volunteer opportunities and up and coming events happening in the Muskoka Area.
CELESTE ROSE - Social Activities Lead
(she/her)
This is Celeste's first year on our board. Celeste is the Social Activities Lead, and will be helping to coordinate activities and events through the year.
(she/her)
This is Celeste's first year on our board. Celeste is the Social Activities Lead, and will be helping to coordinate activities and events through the year.
ELLA FROST - Trans Ambassador
(she/her)
This is Ella's second year on our Board. Ella has taken on role of Trans Ambassador. She will be connecting with community organizations and advocating for the Muskoka transgender community within the region.
(she/her)
This is Ella's second year on our Board. Ella has taken on role of Trans Ambassador. She will be connecting with community organizations and advocating for the Muskoka transgender community within the region.
GREG TITUS - Accessibility Lead
(he/him)
This is Greg's fifth year on our Board. Greg has taken on the role of Accessibility Lead. He will be connecting with municipalities and organizations, and working to make Muskoka Pride events more accessible to our community members.
(he/him)
This is Greg's fifth year on our Board. Greg has taken on the role of Accessibility Lead. He will be connecting with municipalities and organizations, and working to make Muskoka Pride events more accessible to our community members.
ROMY MELIS - Director-at-Large
(she/her)
This is Romy's second year on our Board.
