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, January 12th, 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 and served as the Vice-Chair and then went on to join the FSP Board of Directors as Vice Chair in late 2019. More recently he has been appointed Chair in January 2021 and then went on to become the President in July 2021. He plans to continue supporting harm reduction strategies, mental health support, and inclusion of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. His interests are in science, politics, handyperson skills, environmental activism, and progressive social activism. Being a rather talkative person 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 to Chair in January 2021, and elected as President in July 2021.
Always needing to be part of something, Colin joined the Fierté Simcoe Pride Barrie Subcommittee in early 2019 and served as the Vice-Chair and then went on to join the FSP Board of Directors as Vice Chair in late 2019. More recently he has been appointed Chair in January 2021 and then went on to become the President in July 2021. He plans to continue supporting harm reduction strategies, mental health support, and inclusion of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. His interests are in science, politics, handyperson skills, environmental activism, and progressive social activism. Being a rather talkative person 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 to Chair in January 2021, and elected as President in July 2021.
Chris Sheriden - Treasurer
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. This year they have the role of Treasurer of Fierté Simcoe Pride, continuing the work that they have done over the last three years.
Chris was elected Director in December 2019 and Treasurer in July 2021.
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. This year they have the role of Treasurer of Fierté Simcoe Pride, continuing the work that they have done over the last three years.
Chris was elected Director in December 2019 and Treasurer in July 2021.
Christian Kenehan - Chair of the Board / Social Media Director
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 gerbils and chinchillas. 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 July 2021, appointed Social Media Director October 2021, and elected Chair January 2022.
Christian was elected to the Board as Director July 2021, appointed Social Media Director October 2021, and elected Chair January 2022.
Red Sheridan - Vice Chair of the Board
Red Sheridan (they/them) is a Barrie-born non-binary queer individual. They have been a member of local pride communities since 2014 in high school and have recently come back to Barrie after attending Humber College for Film Studies. Red is currently attending Centennial College for Aerospace Engineering and is pushing for change to the Human Sexuality curriculum. Red has been a member of TransQ since 2020 and volunteered with local events across Ontario since 2017. They have always been an advocate for safe spaces within communities for all 2SLGBTQIA+ folk. In their spare time, they enjoy gaming, 3D printing, painting, and creating art. They are looking forward to helping to support the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community and any further endeavors.
Red was elected Vice-Chair in January 2022.
Red was elected Vice-Chair in January 2022.
Caleb Kenehan - 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 (bisexual), transmasculine, and non-monogamous.
Outside of their work with FSP, Caleb is pursuing a degree in Modern Languages and Translation. They also have worked in the cannabis industry since 2018. Caleb likes to spend their spare time working with other organizations (TransQ, openspACE Simcoe, and online moderation of LGBT forums), and relaxing at home with their cats. Caleb is an avid tabletop gamer and is a "dungeon master" for games like Pathfinder and D&D. They also love singing and participating as a member of the Quire.
Caleb parle français.
Caleb was elected Director in January 2022.
Outside of their work with FSP, Caleb is pursuing a degree in Modern Languages and Translation. They also have worked in the cannabis industry since 2018. Caleb likes to spend their spare time working with other organizations (TransQ, openspACE Simcoe, and online moderation of LGBT forums), and relaxing at home with their cats. Caleb is an avid tabletop gamer and is a "dungeon master" for games like Pathfinder and D&D. They also love singing and participating as a member of the Quire.
Caleb parle français.
Caleb was elected Director in January 2022.
Amy Rae Miller - Director
Amy Rae Miller (They/She)
Amy was elected Director in December 2019 and appointed Director June 2022.
Amy was elected Director in December 2019 and appointed Director June 2022.