Volunteer Board of Directors

Born and raised in Arizona, Daniel comes to Phoenix from Tucson. In 2007, Daniel moved to Phoenix to work for the late Congressman Ed Pastor, and the rest is history! For the past 17 years, Daniel has promoted award winning pageants within the Miss Gay America system. The love for giving back to the community lead Daniel to create his alter-ego Carrington Hall Dubois and in 2018, was crowned Mister Phoenix Pride. Since then, Daniel has served as Emperor XV of the Imperial Court of Arizona. Currently Daniel works as an Executive Coordinator for Arizona State University. As the Vice President and board development chair of the Phoenix Pride board, Daniel’s mission is to help cultivate a sense of diversity and inclusion within the organization and to ensure there is a seat at the table for everyone.

Aimee Meredith is a proud 36 year old trans woman who many know on the stage as Aimee V Justice. She has served the community for 15 plus years while entertaining, she has competed in several pageants and even won a few and her proudest achievement is the title of Miss Gay Arizona USofA Newcomer. Her goal for joining the board of directors is to give a voice to parts of our community who feel forgotten.

Born and raised in Phoenix, Jade has been working in the behavioral health field since 2012 and as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2015. She currently owns her own group therapy practice and provides therapy, supervision, and training in Tempe. Professionally and personally, Jade has a passion for providing services to Foster/Adopted families, LGBTQ+ individuals and families, Military/Veterans and their families. Jade is a lifelong volunteer and has served on several committees for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona, acts as a mentor to teenagers, and serves as a leadership member for Arizona Marriage and Family Therapists. Jade has a full house with two cats (Maude and Maisel).

Anastasia Banks has dedicated the past decade to championing the Phoenix LGBTQ+ community, hosting various events that celebrate its vibrant culture, and advocating for the rights of all individuals to express themselves freely and authentically.

Professionally, Anastasia is a communications and marketing management expert in the field of higher education marketing. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sports Marketing and Media and a Master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications. With over 15 years of experience in branding and communications, she recognizes the critical role of effective communication and brand visibility as foundational elements of a successful organization.

In her current role as a Senior Manager at Western Governors University, Anastasia has demonstrated her prowess in strategic planning and team leadership. She is known for fostering cross-functional collaboration and implementing marketing strategies that enhance brand presence and market competitiveness. As a strategic thinker, Anastasia identifies opportunities and develops actionable plans to meet organizational goals. Her
strong interpersonal and communication skills are instrumental in building relationships and achieving consensus among diverse stakeholders.

Anastasia’s extensive expertise in public relations and pageant interview preparation further equips her to embody the spirit of advocacy and support needed for impactful board leadership. She is driven by a passion for inclusion and equity, making her an invaluable asset to any non-profit aiming to uplift and empower its community.

Jonathan has lived in the valley now for almost 10 years, originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He and his dog Daddy live in North Phoenix. Jonathan has spent the majority of his career in the beer industry but actually started out in radio. Currently Jonathan is the On Premise Maanger for Constellation Brands Beer Division here in AZ and the Business and Community Engagement Co-Chair for Stellar Pride, Constellations Brands LGBT+ business resource group. He has been very involved in the Phoenix LGBT+ community since moving to Arizona but is excited to start this new chapter with the Phoenix Pride board.

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