Our Team
Meet the Leadership and Executive Board at the heart of St Pete Pride.
Dr. Byron Green-Calisch
Dr. Byron Green is a successful coach, business owner, consultant, and public speaker. He holds a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctorate of Education from North Carolina State University. His educational and research background centers in the intersection of Adult Education and D.E.I (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). His experience as a Non-Profit Sr. DEI professional, corporate trainer, and peer-reviewed researcher led him to become an advocate for equity in all spaces.
Darius Lightsey
Darius C. Lightsey is a native of Winter Haven, FL who has called St. Petersburg home since 2018. Darius is a proud graduate of Florida State University and has worked in the area of Mental Health/Public Health for over 10 years. Darius relocated to St. Pete. from Tallahassee, FL to work as the HIV/AIDS Program Manager for the Florida Department of Health-Pinellas leading the effort to reduce new incidences of HIV acquisition in an 8 county service delivery area.
Gabe Alves-Tomko
Gabe was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His has a bachelor's degree in International Studies from the University of South Florida and has found his life passion in real estate, where he takes pride in helping each and every client achieve all their real estate needs and dreams. Gabe and his husband Aron Tomko live in Gulfport. His strong involvement in the community and the length of time he has lived in the Tampa Bay Area has allowed Gabe to build a valuable network of friendships.
Immani Brown aka Immani Love
"IMMANI LOVE: Author, Erotic Poet, Performer, Freelance Writer and Goddess of LOVE Immani Love was born in Philadelphia, PA and is currently making her home in St. Petersburg, Florida. She performs her Erotic Poetry and Short stories regularly throughout the US, UK, Europe, and Australia upon booking. She was a regular radio personality on a weekly LGBT radio show and has toured around the world performing at several venues, festivals and giving seminars. Named 2013 Erotic Poet of the Year...
Mickey Collins
Mickey grew up in the Florida panhandle and has moved further south in the state after graduating from the University of Florida in 2020. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, going to concerts, and hunting for a great burrito. They've been volunteering with St Pete Pride since 2021 and are excited to continue to serve the local community as the volunteer administrator.
Molly Robison
A Colorado transplant, I moved to FL 3 years ago to escape the cold and snow! I love our St Pete community and the wonderful, diverse people who make it special. I joined the St Pete Pride team as a volunteer in 2019 and joined the Board in the Fall of 2020. Delighted to be helping celebrate SPP’s 20th Anniversary!
Nicole Berman
Nicole moved to St Pete to join the Pride team and is now in their 3rd season as Executive Director. Their background is in non-profit administration, development and fundraising, and behavioral health. She enjoys being outdoors, random adventures, good tequila and better food. Nicole, spouse Cait, and their 3 pups are incredibly excited to be a part of the St Pete Pride team and the St Petersburg community.
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Noelle Soncrant
Noelle is a native Michigander but has lived in the Tampa Bay area for more than 20 years. She became the first visibly transgender financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual and dedicates her time to helping our community with financial planning. She serves on Northwestern Mutuals Diversity and Inclusion Field Advisory Council and supports several other organizations throughout the community. She loves to cook, practice Yoga, and spend time with other passionate people.
Sam Obied
Bio Coming Soon!
Stanley Solomons
Served on Pride Board since 2008 as Co-Chair, VP, President, Secretary and Treasurer. Former financial analyst with Credit Suisse. Attended St Pete High School and happy to give back to the community upon my return to St Pete.
Duncan Kennedy
Scottish guy semi-retired, avid picklballer, Dink anyone? Words I live by: this is not a dress rehearsal.
Stephanie Morge
A born and raised Floridian, Stephanie relocated to the Tampa Bay area in 2002 and graduated from USF Tampa with a degree in Finance. She currently leads Power Design Inc’s Learning & Development dept and serves on their DEI committee. Stephanie has also volunteered her time to Habitat for Humanity, SPCA Tampa Bay, USF’s Women in Leadership & Philanthropy (WLP), and Empath Partners in Care (EPIC). Most recently, she joined the board for CASA Pinellas and St Pete Pride.
2024 Pride Partners
The contributions of our local partners enable us to achieve our mission of supporting the LGBTQIA+ community year round. Would you like to contribute to our cause?
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