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years only after two years he found himself on the steering committee for the last 8 years while either being the gala chair or co chair for the past 5 palm beach galas chris is never looking for attention and truly does the work from his heart the spotlight on him please no never hence the perfect group to hide amongst drag queens however his long time of servitude in his community was being noticed in 2022 chris received the deja devonier humanitarian award presented by compass in march 2024 chris was recognized for his tireless work with the drag community and beyond and named grand marshall of the palm beach pride parade 2024 the same pride chris has attended religiously every year with his large group of friends its his most favorite day of the year more than my birthday in june 2024 chris is surprised to tears at the annual pride on the block event where chris had returned that year and handled all the entertainment on saturday for transpire help s largest all day fundraiser they awarded him the shawn pennestri resilience award in october 10 202 overly humbled and with no thought in the world of anything else equality florida pulls out the ultimate surprise and honors chris with their service and leadership award at the 2024 palm beach brunch in the world if you only can be one thing it s be kind sweetie darling dana farmer tallahassee dana farmer is a tallahassee native who grew up in st petersburg returned to tallahassee for undergraduate and graduate degrees at fsu and never left during her time in tallahassee she was fortunate enough to have been involved in the incorporation and development of local nonprofit organizations that are now 211 big bend refuge house and big bend cares her early career included 15 years spent in community mental health followed by 26 years at disability rights florida the federally funded state designated protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities as public policy director she worked in both tallahassee and dc on issues that included rights protection abuse and neglect equal access housing voter protection and funding in addition to serving on the equality florida board she serves on the board for the florida supportive housing coalition her first experience with lgbtq advocacy was through involvement in act up actions in tallahassee then for several years in the early 1990s she and several friends ran an lgbt film festival in tallahassee which drew the ire of the national american family association and they attempted to shut down the showings their efforts were ultimately unsuccessful largely because of quickly mobilized local support eventually including the leon county board of county commissioners and the leon county public library our film venue this support was again mobilized in 2010 and led to the passage of the leon county human rights ordinance which included gender identity and sexual orientation protections through her neighbor eqfl council of leaders member jim van riper dana became involved in equality florida and has been a member of the tallahassee gala steering and host committees for several years dana and her spouse karen stanford have been together for 27 years they met at a fundraiser for big bend cares karen was teaching at the university of wyoming at the time she accepted a job offer from gov chiles while they were attending the 1993 march on washington of which nadine smith was a co chair a fortuitous occasion darcel stevens orlando darcel stevens is a woman of many talents accomplishments and lived experiences having attended the university of florida and proudly served in the united states army darcel has built a reputation as a comedian entertainer political and social activist and community advocate dedicated to uplifting and protecting black brown and lgbtq communities known for quick wit sharp improvisational humor and commanding stage presence darcel has become a celebrated figure in the world of drag entertainment and pageantry accomplishments include earning prestigious titles such as miss national at large miss continental plus and miss fl universo latina 2022 with performances spanning florida and across the nation darcel continues to captivate audiences through a unique blend of comedy glamour authenticity and heartfelt storytelling beyond entertainment darcel has established a powerful reputation as a political and social activist dedicated to uplifting and protecting marginalized communities in 2023 darcel organized the drag queen s march a historic statewide mobilization that united more than 540 drag entertainers and allies at the florida state capitol in protest of discriminatory anti drag legislation the event became a defining moment of visibility solidarity and resistance for florida s lgbtq community professionally darcel serves as harmony healthcare s outreach manager and marketing specialist where strategic marketing innovative outreach initiatives and community partnerships are utilized to expand awareness surrounding hiv prevention sexual health education healthcare access and harm reduction services particularly within marginalized and underserved communities through advocacy and outreach darcel remains deeply committed to bridging gaps in healthcare access while creating safe and affirming spaces for all people darcel s dedication to community service and advocacy has earned widespread recognition including the equality florida 2023 lifetime achievement award the orlando come out with pride award the chuck hummer award the orlando social justice award multiple watermark wonder awards for community activism the 2023 naples pride award and the 2023 rainbow awards outstanding community service recipient to name a few while widely recognized for a brassy personality unapologetic authenticity and larger than life presence those closest to darcel know an individual deeply committed to compassion mentorship and service whether advocating for lgbtq rights supporting charitable causes mentoring young entertainers or simply showing up for the community darcel stevens continues to use visibility voice and influence to inspire change and leave a lasting impact wherever the fabulous journey leads let us be vigilant but not afraid ms darcel stevens ida v eskamani orlando ida v eskamani is a first generation iranian american and the daughter of working people she is currently senior director of legislative affairs for state innovation exchange six advancing racial gender and economic justice in state capitals across the country by working in collaboration with state lawmakers building people centered governing power before joining six ida was policy director for florida for all and prior to that role she was legislative aide to now senator carlos guillermo smith florida s first lgbtq latino legislator and previously was a member of equality florida s staff as a development officer for north central florida for 15 years ida has organized in florida and across the country from lgbtq rights anti monopoly reform and combating abusive preemption laws ida believes power can be built everywhere and that solidarity is our superpower ida earned dual degrees in political science and sociology from the university of central florida as well as a masters in public administration from the same university she has served on several volunteer boards locally and statewide and in her free time is a freelance music writer for the orlando weekly ida proudly calls orlando florida home justin bell jacksonville justin bell is a dedicated healthcare leader and passionate advocate with over 20 years of experience championing health equity eliminating stigma and empowering underserved communities as vice president of operations at reza health justin has led the creation of culturally diverse and accessible healthcare environments opening clinics in three cities and fostering partnerships with organizations committed to equality and diversity he is the ceo and founder of friends of the quilt a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization honoring lives lost to hiv aids and reducing stigma through education testing and community engagement under justin s leadership friends of the quilt has gained recognition for impactful initiatives including the annual aids memorial quilt display and events promoting hiv awareness and care justin serves as chair of the northeast florida world aids day committee and has been a member of the jacksonville metropolitan area hiv health services planning council since 2010 in 2020 justin was named one of the south s top 100 hiv aids advocates by poz magazine a testament to his enduring commitment to hiv advocacy his contributions have also earned him the prestigious humanitarian award and the larry kramer award a proud u s navy veteran justin holds a juris doctor from florida state university a master of policy from the university of florida and degrees in communication and broadcasting with a passion for fostering accessible equitable and inclusive communities justin is deeply committed to equality florida s mission to advocate for lgbtq rights and equality when not working he enjoys gardening exploring museums and attending community events klifton s fehr lmhc cgp qs fort lauderdale klifton s fehr is a renowned mental health professional and executive coach with over 20 years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor state certified clinical supervisor and internationally certified group psychotherapist he has played a pivotal role in advancing mental health and leadership practices nationwide founder of be fehr counseling and fehr associates klifton provides executive coaching and counseling services focused on change management and developing empathy crisis intervention and diversity equity and inclusion training programs he holds a master s in mental health counseling from nova southeastern university and a bachelor s in psychology from florida international university complemented by an international leadership management level 7 diploma klifton has facilitated over 6000 hours of group therapy and is a published author on group therapy interventions his leadership extends to multiple board roles including board member equality florida statewide board mental health wellness committee boys and girls clubs of america broward county board member pride center at equality park board member stonewall national museum archives and library board member johnny coleman theological seminary board member face the music foundation his board involvement and prolific work in the therapeutic spaces underscores his commitment to fostering inclusive environments assisting the community with individualized personal growth and advocating for social justice klifton is a sought after thought leader and speaker offering insights on leadership counseling communication and workplace culture to business communities in 2026 he continues to influence and inspire with his dedication to professional growth and societal impact with the addition of the nonprofit the elizabeth fehr foundation maria bures miami maria burés came of age during anita bryant s save our children campaign and witnessed the aids crisis firsthand in san francisco these experiences cemented her lifelong commitment to advancing justice for the lgbtq and latino communities a director and producer with more than four decades of experience spanning commercials digital media documentary and television she has created content for discovery health latin america people arts network disney latin america univision pbs and numerous educational and cultural institutions a graduate of the san francisco art institute her work bridges media and social impact from univision s univisionarios including a profile of a transgender latina that helped earn its subject a national award to the pbs documentary letters to eloisa about cuban gay writer josé lezama lima and the award winning engagement initiatives health week and education week throughout her career she has used storytelling as a tool for visibility dignity and change she volunteered with save during the 2002 campaign to uphold miami dade s human rights ordinance and later served five years on the board of the save foundation maria lives in coral gables with her wife maryanne lukacs together they support lgbtq and democratic candidates and serve on the board of the renmen foundation in haiti where their two daughters were born nathan bruemmer st petersburg nathan bruemmer is the former executive director of also youth in sarasota fl a community center focusing on outreach education and advocacy for lgbtq youth he is a recent graduate of stetson university college of law where he was a member of stetson law s trial team dispute resolution board and journal of advocacy and the law nathan is a florida native a graduate of the university of south florida and a former teacher in hillsborough county he has worked as a consultant educator and advocate on behalf of lgbtq youth the transgender community and those impacted by food and housing insecurity nathan was named one of the tampa bay area s most remarkable people in 2018 by watermark media the tampa bay business journal presented him with the business of pride outstanding voice award for his advocacy work on behalf of the lgbtq community in 2017 nathan currently serves as the president and acting executive director of st pete pride he also serves on the sarasota county bar association s council of diversity and inclusion the transaction florida advisory council and the board of directors for the rainbow housing coalition pauline green miami pauline green she her is a black and filipino queer woman who proudly serves as executive director at the alliance for lgbtq youth in miami florida she has led the alliance as the organization s chief executive since 2017 pauline knows that lgbtq youth are innately powerful and hold the potential to transform our society and our world into one of true liberation she knows that queer and trans youth are brilliant and whole and are the experts of their own lives and experiences she is committed to amplifying the voices of lgbtq youth and protecting their human and civil rights pauline is a licensed attorney she has dedicated her career to working with and for young people who face systemic oppression and marginalization with a specific focus on black and brown youth and lgbtq youth she is a former middle school teacher and previously served as an americorps member in education in post katrina new orleans prior to joining the alliance pauline was the director of community initiatives at miami homes for all formerly miami coalition for the homeless where she led the development of miami dade county s youth homelessness initiative and co authored the county s comprehensive plan to prevent and end youth homelessness she has served on several non profit and community boards committed to advancing equity and justice including 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