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 Friday, September 15th, 2023, or appointed afterwards.
Caleb Kenehan - President
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, appointed Social Media Director in October 2022, and President in 2023.
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, appointed Social Media Director in October 2022, and President in 2023.
Aiden Brown - Secretary
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, and as Secretary in September 2023.
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, and as Secretary in September 2023.
Christian Kenehan - Chair / 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.
M - Vice Chair / Social Media Director / Membership 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, appointed Orillia Representative in March 2023, Social Media Director in September and Vice Chair in September 2023.
M was elected to the Board as Director in October 2022, appointed Orillia Representative in March 2023, Social Media Director in September and Vice Chair in September 2023.
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.