Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Fierté Simcoe Pride includes individuals who are committed to the 2SLGBTQIA+ 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, Sexuality, and Relationship Diverse (GSRD) or allies. For more information on how to join, please visit the AGM page.
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.
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.
Members
The following members were elected at the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, or appointed afterwards.
Christian Kenehan - Treasurer
Christian Kenehan (They/Them) is a Barrie-based non-binary, asexual & disabled individual. They have volunteered with organizations like Asexual Outreach, Asexual Visibility and Education Network, and founded OpenspACE Simcoe. They are an avid reader, nerd, board/card/strategy game fanatic and tabletop game fanatic in their spare time. They also enjoy spending time taking care of their chinchillas Howlite, Atreyu & Bastien & their cat Velcro. 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 Treasurer.
Christian started volunteering with Fierté Simcoe Pride in 2016 as an event Volunteer and on the Trans Pride Subcommittees. They were elected to the Board as Director in July 2021, and have served in various roles since.
Christian started volunteering with Fierté Simcoe Pride in 2016 as an event Volunteer and on the Trans Pride Subcommittees. They were elected to the Board as Director in July 2021, and have served in various roles since.
Cove Moss Grey - Administrative Director, Communications Director, Mediator
Cove ( they/them, en francais: iel) is a gender queer human, a parent, and the Administrative Director of Fierte Simcoe Pride. They are a retired cut specialist/ barber, and also spends their time advocating for community members contending with houselessness and substance use, with a background in Harm Reduction and Community Outreach. Cove is looking forward to streamlining the board's processes, and is grateful that this term is focused on decolonizing our organization. They utilize their presence in 2SLGBTQIA+ shared spaces to help advocate for the queer youth of Simcoe, in order to help support an inclusive and generative future for our younger generation. When Cove is not front facing and typing away at their laptop, they can be found cuddling their cats, Cheddar Sun Chips and Beef Ragu. Cove is looking forward to a beautiful and exciting term ahead!
Millie Blake - Vice-Mediator
Millie Blake (she/they) is a recent addition to the city of Orillia, but is excited to connect with and advocate for the 2SLGBTQIA community established there and in surrounding areas. Millie is an asexual, intersex, transfemme who loves cats, horror movies, punk rock, making art, and learning about/being kind to bugs.
Millie works with books by day and writes them by night. She is an author of queer fiction for children and young adults with a focus on neurodiversity representation.
Millie was elected to the board in October 2025.
Millie works with books by day and writes them by night. She is an author of queer fiction for children and young adults with a focus on neurodiversity representation.
Millie was elected to the board in October 2025.
M - Social Media Director, Membership Director
M (they/them) is currently working as an Elementary Occasional Teacher, supporting GSAs and advocating for inclusive schools within Simcoe County.
As an artist they enjoy creating painting (public art/murals), illustrations, photography and crochet: often depicting environmental topics, as they are involved in some outdoor education initiatives. They also promote the use of art as a creative form for self-expression and discovery.
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, and continues in these roles into 2024.
As an artist they enjoy creating painting (public art/murals), illustrations, photography and crochet: often depicting environmental topics, as they are involved in some outdoor education initiatives. They also promote the use of art as a creative form for self-expression and discovery.
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, and continues in these roles into 2024.
Wilder Parsons - Notetaker
Wilder Parsons (they/them) is an ambitious and creative person born and raised on the shores of beautiful Georgian Bay. They are a pastry chef and multi-media Visual artist, finding great enjoyment sharing their work at craft shows and markets around Simcoe County. Currently, Wilder lives with their partner and children whom are all furred, feathered or otherwise non-human. Having spear-headed one of the first Pride festivals in their home town of Midland Ontario, they're always working towards bringing inclusive and fun spaces to Midland and the surrounding communities.
Wilder was elected to the Board in September 2024.
Wilder was elected to the Board in September 2024.
Kyra Min Poole
Kyra (she/they) is a queer craft-coded autistic, graduate student, overbearing cat mother and harbinger of giggles. When not dissociating in your local secondhand shop, Kyra can be found studying the pedagogical merits of intersectional comedy in the Masters of Education in Social Justice at Lakehead University, Orillia. They are excited to help facilitate silly and inclusive fun times at FSP events!
Kyra was elected as a Board Member in May 2025.
Kyra was elected as a Board Member in May 2025.
Lumis
Lumis (they/them) is a creative, lighthearted Orillia local who loves nature, the moon, and birdwatching. They are deeply committed to building and creating queer safe spaces, and bringing people together through laughter. With extensive volunteer experience in the community, Lumis brings creativity, passion and care into everything they do. They are excited to be working with this board to support in genuine positive change and growth for our communities within Simcoe County.
Lumis was elected to the board in November 2025.
Lumis was elected to the board in November 2025.
Kat B
Kat B. is a passionate advocate for queer visibility, safety, and connection. With a background in law and security and a passion for writing, drama, and storytelling. She believes in the power of shared voices, collaborative growth, and building spaces where everyone feels seen, understood, and supported. A self-proclaimed drag-obsessed queer, Kat is currently dipping her toe into the world of Drag and can be seen soon as Evelyn Hawke.
Kat was elected as a Board Member in 2025
Kat was elected as a Board Member in 2025
