Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Fierté Simcoe Pride includes individuals who are committed to the LGBT+ community of the Simcoe County area. Members are residents or professional workers of Simcoe County. Official elections are held each year at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Preference is given to individuals who identify as Gender and Sexually Diverse (GSD) or allies. Other community members who are interested are able to volunteer or participate through sub-committees.
To learn more about founding members, including the founding chair and past presidents, please visit the Founder's Circle page.
To learn more about founding members, including the founding chair and past presidents, please visit the Founder's Circle page.
Members
The following members were elected at the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, October 19th, 2022, or appointed afterwards.
Colin Nelthorpe - President / Secretary
Colin Nelthorpe (He/Him) is a long-time resident of Barrie. He is always looking for new ways to get involved in the community and engage others. He attended Georgian College for Mechanical Technician Precision Skills and graduated in 2018. While attending college he ran successfully to become the Vice-Chair of the Change Makers, a group dedicated to using technology to solve environmental and manufacturing issues.
Always needing to be part of something, Colin joined the Fierté Simcoe Pride Barrie Subcommittee in early 2019, served as the Vice-Chair, and then joined the FSP Board of Directors as Vice Chair in late 2019. More recently, he was appointed Chair in January 2021 and then became president in July 2021. He plans to continue supporting harm reduction strategies, mental health support, and the inclusion of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. His interests are in science, politics, handyperson skills, environmental activism, and progressive social activism. Being rather talkative, he is always willing to engage in conversation and discuss any topic to the best of his abilities.
Colin was elected to the Board as Vice-Chair in December 2019, appointed Chair in January 2021, and elected President in July 2021.
Always needing to be part of something, Colin joined the Fierté Simcoe Pride Barrie Subcommittee in early 2019, served as the Vice-Chair, and then joined the FSP Board of Directors as Vice Chair in late 2019. More recently, he was appointed Chair in January 2021 and then became president in July 2021. He plans to continue supporting harm reduction strategies, mental health support, and the inclusion of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. His interests are in science, politics, handyperson skills, environmental activism, and progressive social activism. Being rather talkative, he is always willing to engage in conversation and discuss any topic to the best of his abilities.
Colin was elected to the Board as Vice-Chair in December 2019, appointed Chair in January 2021, and elected President in July 2021.
Christian Kenehan - Chair of the Board / Treasurer
Christian Kenehan (They/Them) is a Barrie-based non-binary asexual individual. They have volunteered with organizations like Asexual Outreach, Asexual Visibility and Education Network, and the trans pride subcommittee of FSP. They currently serve as a facilitator of TransQ and the founder of OpenspACE Simcoe. In their spare time, they are an avid reader, nerd, and tabletop game fanatic. They also enjoy spending time taking care of their chinchillas & cat. Christian is pursuing a degree in accounting and plans to become a CPA. They are excited to serve the pride community and further the work being done by FSP in their position as Director.
Christian was elected to the Board as Director in July 2021, elected Chair in January 2022, and elected Treasurer in October 2022.
Christian was elected to the Board as Director in July 2021, elected Chair in January 2022, and elected Treasurer in October 2022.
Kennith McCulloch - Vice Chair of the Board
Kennith McCulloch (He/Him) is a non-monogamous pansexual trans man. He is a long term resident of Barrie. Ken is hard at work with two jobs and is looking to learn and grow as a community member with FSP as the vice chair of the board. Kennith is happy to share music, art, watch anime or movies at a moment's notice. He is an animal lover and is a privileged slave to his two cats Leo and Jupiter. Kennith also is an avid artist when he isn't busy with life and all that it entails.
Kennith was elected to the Board as Vice Chair in October 2022.
Kennith was elected to the Board as Vice Chair in October 2022.
Caleb Kenehan - Social Media Director
Caleb Kenehan (They/Them or He/Him) was born and raised in Barrie and currently lives and works in Simcoe County. They identify as queer (demi-bisexual), transmasculine, and non-monogamous.
Outside of their work with FSP, Caleb is pursuing a degree in Modern Languages and Translation. Caleb parle français. They also speak some Spanish, and Portuguese. Caleb also volunteers with other groups like acting as a social media director for TransQ. In their free time, Caleb likes playing board games and tabletop RPGs.
Caleb was elected to the Board as Director in January 2022 and appointed Social Media Director in October 2022.
Outside of their work with FSP, Caleb is pursuing a degree in Modern Languages and Translation. Caleb parle français. They also speak some Spanish, and Portuguese. Caleb also volunteers with other groups like acting as a social media director for TransQ. In their free time, Caleb likes playing board games and tabletop RPGs.
Caleb was elected to the Board as Director in January 2022 and appointed Social Media Director in October 2022.
M - Vice Social Media Director
M (They/Them) is currently working as an Elementary Supply Teacher for SCDSB, and contract Art Instructor for the Orillia Museum of Art and History (OMAH). M promotes the use of art as a creative form for self-expression and discovery: ask them about Art Hives! M primarily paints (public art/murals) to voice environmental topics, as they are involved in some outdoor education initiatives.
M was elected to the Board as Director in October 2022 and appointed Vice Social Media Director in March 2023.
M was elected to the Board as Director in October 2022 and appointed Vice Social Media Director in March 2023.
Aiden Brown - Director
Aiden Brown (They/Them) is a queer non-binary member of the board, a parent of 3 free-spirited children (one of whom is queer as well) and an avidly vocal member of our community, consistently advocating for those who don't have the ability to share their voice. Aiden is thrilled to be a part of the board of directors for FSP and hopes to to aid in providing our community with the space to be heard and the ability to be safe.
Aiden works full time in the veterinary field after 13 years of hairstyling. In their spare time, they enjoy volunteering at community events, loving on their pets at home and creating multimedia textile art. You can be sure to find Aiden bustling around the city helping where they can, and always with an ear to listen and a hand to hold. Aiden looks forward to a great term ahead!
Aiden was appointed to the Board as Director in November 2022.
Aiden works full time in the veterinary field after 13 years of hairstyling. In their spare time, they enjoy volunteering at community events, loving on their pets at home and creating multimedia textile art. You can be sure to find Aiden bustling around the city helping where they can, and always with an ear to listen and a hand to hold. Aiden looks forward to a great term ahead!
Aiden was appointed to the Board as Director in November 2022.
Amy Rae Miller - Director
Amy Rae Miller (They/Them)
Amy was elected to the Board as Director in December 2019, appointed Director in June 2022 and elected Director in October 2022.
Amy was elected to the Board as Director in December 2019, appointed Director in June 2022 and elected Director in October 2022.
Chris Sheridan - Director
Chris Sheridan (They/Them) is a non-binary individual who is a two time Honours graduate from Georgian College. They are active in their local community working on activism projects, fundraising, and volunteer work. They have a place in their heart for the homeless and mental health sectors, and are passionate about the people they serve.
Being one of the founding members of the Georgian Pride group at Georgian College, they have worked to build relationships with Fierté Canada Pride, InterPride, Borden Pride, Muskoka Pride, and Fierté Simcoe Pride. They are also a key player in bringing more inclusive campus policies for all who come to Georgian campuses.
Chris was re-elected Director in October 2022, and served one term as Treasurer.
Being one of the founding members of the Georgian Pride group at Georgian College, they have worked to build relationships with Fierté Canada Pride, InterPride, Borden Pride, Muskoka Pride, and Fierté Simcoe Pride. They are also a key player in bringing more inclusive campus policies for all who come to Georgian campuses.
Chris was re-elected Director in October 2022, and served one term as Treasurer.
Ivy Beaton - Director
Ivy Beaton (She/Her)
Ivy was elected to the Board as Director in October 2022.
Ivy was elected to the Board as Director in October 2022.