Board of Directors

Sean | He/They
President, Festival Director

Sean is a passionate advocate, educator, designer, writer who has dedicated his life to advancing equity and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community. As a trailblazer in LGBTQ+ rights, he played a pivotal role in a landmark Utah Supreme Court case that made gender-marker changes more accessible and equitable for transgender Utahns.

Honored with prestigious awards, including the Equality Utah Allies Impact Award for Advancing Transgender Equality and recognitions from the International Court System like the International Jose Julio Sarria Civil Rights Award, International Royal Order of Jose 1, International Royal Order of Emperor 1 Greg, and Order of the Double Eagle. He was among the recipients of the 2022 Jose Honors, an awards ceremony that recognizes individuals and groups for their contributions to the International Court System.

Sean has consistently worked to break barriers and build a more inclusive world. Through his leadership in advocacy and education, he empowers both students and educators, championing progress, innovation, and the rights of marginalized communities.

Dr. Heather, LMFT, LCMHC | She/Her
Vice President & Festival Vendors

Heather is a mental health professional who has a passion for working with 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. She was a volunteer with OUTreach Utah for 6 years. She also serves as a member of the NUHOPE Suicide Prevention Task Force and often provides workshops focusing on preventing suicide among 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

In her spare time, Heather enjoys spending time with her husband and their two rescued greyhounds.

Sara | She/They
Registered Agent/Treasurer
& Festival Entertainment

Sara is a zombie-loving mother of two. When she isn’t preparing for the zombie apocalypse with her amazing transgender husband (and family), she is volunteering with the Imperial Rainbow Court of Northern Utah (IRCONU) and Ogden Pride (of course).

They love horror movies and pretty much anything horror related. Sara is also an avid prepper with a basement full of gear and tries to be ready for anything that may come along. With a degree in forensic accounting and public relations, Sara is well rounded and ready for any challenge.

Jacy | She/Her
Youth OUTreach & Festival Family Activities

Jacy is a mother of two, wife, special educator, Mama Dragon, and Eiffel Tower loving middle-aged woman who resides in Ogden. Jacy was raised in Colorado and Wyoming, attending the University of Wyoming and playing piccolo in the Western Thunder Marching Band.  It was at UW that she met her first out trans person before, during and after their transition.  Little did Jacy know that this friendship would lay the foundation for her own child’s transition a decade and a half later.

When Jacy’s son was 13, he came out as transgender. Jacy attended PFLAG and joined the Mama Dragons.  The education and support she found allowed her to help her son flourish and become an amazing young adult!  The two of them joined the board of directors (and youth board) for Ogden Pride in 2015.

In her spare time (haha…..what’s that?) Jacy enjoys spending time with her family, Broadway musicals, traveling, binge watching TV, reading, sewing and crafting.  She also loves snuggling with her family’s two dogs and three cats.

Sarah | She/Her
Grants & Historian

Sarah is a mother of two, librarian, and historian of Ogden. With both her children being gay, she is a fierce advocate and ally for not only her children but all 2SLGBTQIA+ people. As the head of Special Collections, she has spearheaded the “Queering the Archives” project which documents the stories of the queer community in Northern Utah.

In her spare time, she spends time with her kids, reading and playing Kirby video games with her kiddos.

Dr. Theresa | She/Her
Youth Assistant

Theresa is an associate professor of psychology at a local university and a licensed psychologist. She has been actively involved with supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community for over 5 years and is in charge of the Ogden Pride Youth OUTreach program.

Theresa enjoys knitting, camping, hiking, and spending time with her husband and two teenage sons, and cuddling with her puppy Murphy.

Cynthia | She/Her
Strategic Management

Cynthia is the Strategic Management Director and a dedicated Board Member for Ogden Pride. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Management and brings a wealth of experience in project and program management to her role. Passionate about fostering inclusivity and empowerment, she proudly advocates for living authentic lives as a member for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Beyond her professional contributions, Cynthia is a proud mother, wife, and aunt to a diverse and vibrant family that includes members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. She is an avid foodie with a love for travel, continually seeking to expand her world and mind through new experiences. Her dedication to celebrating diversity, and supporting her community is at the heart of everything she does at Ogden Pride.

Diana | She/Her
Board Member & Website

Diana is a librarian and educator in Ogden. She loves to volunteer in the community and provide support wherever she can. Diana has volunteered in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community for a number of years within various Utah organizations.

Diana loves cheese, horror movies, and Moo Deng. She also loves to participate in off-key karaoke whenever she has the chance.

Cassidy | She/Her
Board Member

Cassidy is a writer, mathematician, mother of three, and a transgender woman. Although she is a newer member to the Ogden 2SLGBTQIA+ community, she is an intrepid advocate for supporting her local community and beyond. She is also a studious, amateur researcher of inclusive feminism, gender studies, and gender-affirming care.

She loves playing obscure and complex board games, in-line skating, reading and writing speculative fiction, and delving into data analytics.

During interludes in her schedule, she likes spending time with her boys on adventures outdoors and guiding them in video games through dungeons and raids of the intergalactic unknown in pursuit of loot.