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Meet the
Pride Live Team
Diana Rodriguez
Founder
Diana Rodriguez (she/her) is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pride Live, a national 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to accelerating awareness and support for the LGBTQIA+ community via social advocacy and community engagement.
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Diana’s activism has lifted LGBTQIA+ visibility to new heights, showcased in Pride Live’s milestone achievements such as advocating for the most marginalized LGBTQIA+ organizations, leading support on the declaration of the Stonewall National Monument, and the creation of Stonewall Day, an annual benefit concert to boost awareness of the Stonewall Rebellion and connect that legacy to today’s generations.
Pride Live’s biggest achievement that has been six years in the making, Diana spearheaded the effort to establish the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center (SNMVC), the first LGBTQIA+ visitor center within the National Park Service. She has raised over $3.2M to-date for the project. The SNMVC will officially open its doors to the public on Friday, June 28, 2024, marking the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion.
Over the span of her career, Diana has raised $60M+. She previously served on the Development Team at the Clinton Foundation, was Executive Producer of the GLAAD Media Awards, and was Director of Event Management and Public Relations for the Jackie Robinson Foundation.
Tom Bagley-Vas
General Manager
Tom has spent many years pursuing his interests in history and LGBTQ rights. He is excited to join the Pride Live and Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center team.
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A Texas native, Tom’s passion for Special Events planning and organizing started with the San Antonio AIDS Foundation and the San Antonio Pride Festival. He has worked with organizations such as GLAAD, Pride Live, and The Film Society of Lincoln Center. He has several years of experience in volunteer organizing, guest experience and visitor engagement. Tom looks forward to meeting the many guests and friends visiting the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center.
Annie Willis
Associate General Manager
For over 15 years, Annie’s professional and personal drive has come from a place of wanting to improve the experiences of those she interacts with. She is so excited to bring her experience to the PRIDE LIVE team.
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Oregon born and raised by native New Yorkers, Annie has a diverse background in customer experience, most recently, a member of the front of house management team for New York City Center. She truly believes a single positive interaction can change someone’s day and cannot wait to do this with PRIDE LIVE.
Alexxis Briviesca
Outreach and Education Senior Manager, (she/her)
Alexxis is eager to join Pride Live as its Outreach and Education Manager. Her priorities align with the necessity to provide LGBTQ+ community members with access to liberation through the design of educational programming, advocacy initiatives, and community engagement.
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Before her role, Alexxis championed critical mentoring and violence prevention for LGBTQ+ youth at Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC. To her, Stonewall transcends throughout generations as a foundation for hope and tenacity, and she cannot wait to welcome every visitor to experience its legacy at the SNMVC.
Max Bricker
SNMVC Staff
Max is a data analyst with a background in economics and international development. He is proud to join Pridelive in their mission of telling the story of Stonewall and safeguarding the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Max has spent his career working to advance human rights and development across the globe. He has previously worked with Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, the health ministry of Madhya Pradesh in Central India, and the World Bank. He is committed to fighting for equality and justice for all, and he is excited to continue that work at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center.
Masie Love
SNMVC Staff
Masie is excited to be a part of the PRIDE LIVE team, and help share the history of Stonewall. By engaging with visitors, she wishes to build community by ensuring every person who comes to Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center feels seen, heard, and valued.
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Masie is a current MFA candidate at CUNY Hunter studying studio art, and art history. With a background working in museums and galleries, she's enthusiastic about being in spaces that bring people together through art and storytelling.
Anoush d’Orville
IT Director
Anoush is an experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry, and is the CEO of his own agency, Advisory NYC. He attended the United Nations International School and a Masters in International Relations from New York University.
Dan Monteavaro
Creative Director
Originally from South Bronx, Moncho 1929’s practice expands to London, Milan, Los Angeles and Seoul. Being deeply influenced by global aesthetics and the urban artwork that surrounds his daily life.
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Being deeply influenced by global aesthetics and the urban artwork that surrounds his daily life. Moncho 1929’s practice continues to evolve yet stays true to challenging contemporary societal notions. His work has been featured in various solo and group exhibitions all over the United States, and the world such as the Perez Art Museum in Miami, or Gallery Ann in Seoul, Korea. Today, his artwork can be found in the multiple private, city, and corporate collections; from Google to the French Consulate of the US, and from Paramount and Universal Pictures, to the Public Art collections of cities like Glendale, Los Angeles, and West Hollywood. Most recently, Moncho 1929’s work was acquired for the permanent collection of The Figge Museum of Art and he was included in the juried BP Portrait Awards for The National Portrait Gallery in the United Kingdom. He currently lives and works out of Los Angeles.
Jamie Nicholas
Graphic + Printing Services
Decades of experience in the printing industry has given her the expertise to handle any printing challenge. Her network of vendor relationships enables her to match every project with the right source, and manage the entire process, from beginning to end.
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You get the best printed product at the best price, when you need it. Clients include the Embassy of Austria, Georgetown University, Center for Public Integrity and Global Freedom Center to name a few.
Jamie attended the Chantilly Vocational School in Virginia.
Junko Bridston
Graphic Design
Junko is a New York-based graphic designer who created the iconic Pride Live Logo first in 2011, then redesigned it in 2018 in order to reflect the organization’s leading role in more growing, inclusive LGBTQ communities. She truly cares about working for good causes and is a believer that thoughtful design can change the world to be a better place.
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Besides being a passionate ally of LGBTQ communities, Junko has worked with many educational organizations and non-profit organizations in the U.S., creating digital products to improve the lives of students, teachers and school administrators from K-12 to higher education. Junko has a BFA from Fashion Institute of Technology and Okayama Prefectural University. In her free time, she loves hiking, reading novels, and making bento.
Martín Celis
UX Design & Development
Martín Celis is a designer and developer with over 20 years of experience building solutions for the web. He's handled design and development for every iteration of Pride's web presence since 2012. Founded in 2007, his studio has enjoyed long-standing engagements that yield products used regularly by millions of people across a wide range of devices.
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Recent and ongoing engagements include:
Nikon, United Nations, Pepsi, USAID, WTF with Marc Maron, The Best Show, The Sporkful Podcast, and legendary filmmaker Wes Craven
Ana Crespo Parrondo
Campaigns + Social Engagement
Ana is a career activist and communications professional. Currently, she is the Press Officer for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries at the European Commission in Brussels. Prior to that she was the Public Relations Officer for the Council of the European Union.
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She is a former Communications Intern at the Clinton Foundation. She attended the Diplomatic School of Spain with a specialized course in foreign relations and has a masters from the Universita degli Studi di Siena European Studies and Politics.
Julia Contrea
Campaigns and Social Development
Julia is currently the Events Manager at INSEAD in Paris and is a communications, development and events specialist in the non-profit, public, and private sectors. Born in Romania and raised in France, she spent 7 years in the United States (NYC) where she studied and worked.
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She has extensive transatlantic experience, as a member of the Pan European Network where she advises on social affairs, strategic-thinking, diplomatic communication, and team leading and is a former Event Intern at the Clinton Foundation. Julia attended the Universite’ de Rennes in Paris, receiving her Master of Law and Political Science.
Who We Are
Board of Directors
Ann Marie Gothard
Board Chair
A seasoned communications professional, Ann Marie Gothard’s experience spans nearly two decades, across a variety of sectors, primarily in health care. Currently, she is Vice President, Global Corporate Media Relations for Henry Schein, Inc., where she leads all strategic media relations for the company and Henry Schein Cares, the company’s global corporate social responsibility program.
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Ann Marie is Co-Founder of Pride Live’s Stonewall Day and has served as the organization’s Communications Advisor since 2016. As a member of Pride Live’s leadership team, Ann Marie consults on the organization’s branding, public relations, web presence, and social media strategy. Additional affiliations and roles include: Executive Sponsor, Pride & Allies, Henry Schein’s LGBTQ+ employee resource group; Board Member, Alliance of Nonprofits for Insurance; and President-Elect, American Association of Dental Editors & Journalists.
Ann Marie is a Michigan girl living in a New York world, via Georgetown University, where she earned a
bachelor’s degree in Government from Georgetown University. A devoted Hoya, Ann Marie achieved
athletic honors as a member of the women’s basketball team.
Lisa Winning
Vice President
Lisa Winning is a tech and media entrepreneur. Her first company scaled to an online audience of 5 million, resulting in her startup's IP, including book and film rights being acquired (Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Greg Berlanti/Warner Bros). She now sits on the Boards of US and UK startups, specializing in major partnerships, and is the Chief Marketing Officer of Floww, which brings clarity to the complex world of private markets by empowering Venture Capitalists with state-of-the-art portfolio reporting, financial promotion, and distribution.
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A long-term ally the LGBTQ+ community and founding board member of Pride Live, Lisa is based in London, and a fan of entrepreneurship, meditation, and puppy memes.
Marc Warner
Treasurer
Marc Warner is a marketing and branding consultant and self-described accidental entrepreneur.
For over 25 years, Marc has devised innovative marketing, branding and communications strategies for emerging and mature markets, strengthening brand recognition and equity, delivering superior ROI and capturing new business opportunities.
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In 2016, he co-founded, with his wife, a thriving craft burger restaurant and bar in Jamesburg, NJ — Bovine. They are also the co-founders and co-conspirators of the Bovine Franchise Company LLC.
Previously, Marc was the CEO of Surfcode, a premier web development company whose clients have included the Boston Ballet, Bigelow Tea and Jazzercise. He served as the founding Chief Marketing Officer at Kaden Health – a leading edge virtual opioid addiction recovery platform named to the NYC Digital Health 100 List in 2021. Marc was also the head of marketing and branding for EmblemHealth and the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the New York Institute of Technology.
Marc is a refugee from his native Los Angeles since departing for Harvard University (BA, Philosophy) and he received his MFA in Film and Television from NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
Marc rarely sleeps, but when he does, he snores very loudly.
Tom Garruto
Secretary
Tom Garruto is a people and operations management professional with a passion for helping teams maximize productivity through process improvements. With expertise in building organizational infrastructure, Tom has a proven track record for motivating teams to work happily at a high capacity, identifying cost efficiencies to promote lean operations, and developing vision and strategy for companies and projects.
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Currently, Tom is CEO Global Presidential Management Associate at The Estée Lauder Companies, having previously served as Director of Operations at New York-based social media firm The Social Edge. For nearly five years, Tom managed the production and editorial direction for Pride Live’s social media channels and campaigns. He led the development of an influencer marketing campaign that was recognized for Best Use of Instagram Influencer Marketing and awarded with the Digital + Social Media Award by PR News and its sister brand The Social Shake-Up for the 2020 Stonewall Day campaign’s innovative digital initiatives work.
Tom earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Syracuse University and a Master of Business Administration from the NYU Stern School of Business.