Evanston Pride is entirely volunteer-run.
Our team donates our time and energy because we are passionate about building LGBTQIA+ community and making a difference in Evanston.
That means that every dollar raised by Evanston Pride goes directly into supporting resources and programming.
Interested in joining us, as a Board Member, or Volunteer? Email us at EvanstonPrideParade@gmail.com
We work, and love harder!!
Current Evanston Pride Board
Please inquire at evanstonprideparade@gmail.com, if you’re interested in joining the board and continuing the work of Evanston Pride.
Tyra Poindexter
Tyra Poindexter is an Illinois Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer and owner of Poindexter Funeral Services, Inc. and First Call Responders, Inc.
Tyra grew up in Evanston. She attended Evanston Township High School where she was an honor student, an Evanston NAACP and Chessmen Unity Scholar. Upon graduating high school, she went on to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mortuary Science and Funeral Service. As a student at SIUC, she was a member of the Dean’s List, a member of Queer People of Color (QPOC) student support group, Chair of Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society, Chair of the College of Applied Sciences and Arts Diversity and Inclusivity Committee, Treasurer for Sigma Phi Sigma Business Organization, and a Residence Hall Assistant.
In her free time, Tyra enjoys writing, reading, listening to music, and participating in sports. She is known for her hard work, commitment, warm demeanor, positive mindset, and her sense of humor.
Mariana Bojorquez
BIO COMING SOON
Kellye Fleming
BIO COMING SOON
Agito Abbott
Graphic Design (he/him)
I am an illustration major at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. Queer representation is vitally important to me and to the world in general. I want to touch other hearts with my art. I want to learn more about art and expression, history and experience. I want to get the experience I need to make positive change.
PAST MEMBERS OF EVANSTON PRIDE
Patty Finley (Founding Member)
Rada Yovovich (Founding Member)
Jackson Adams (Founding Member)
Katherine Gotsick (Founding Member)
Ruth Armstrong
Carl Branch
Kurt Condra
Sandie Elliott
Frederick Moore
Robert Sparadoski
Ben Ward