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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Sam Obeid
Sam(ira) Obeid is an internationally renowned spoken word poet, a reputed educator on systemic discrimination and resistance, a local activist, and an advocate for youth voice. She is the Founder/CEO of Poetry Is Activism. Sam spent five years as the Program Director of Community Tampa Bay, a youth serving organization. In her personal life, Sam loves to hike with her canine offspring, Sherlock. She takes every opportunity to travel, cook and train in hand-to-hand combat.
Immani Brown aka Immani Love
Immani Brown, better know as Immani Love is a Realtor, Author, Erotic Poet, Freelance Writer and Goddess of LOVE. Immani Love was born in Philadelphia, PA and is currently making her home in St. Petersburg, Florida. She brought her vast international Pride experience and entertainment background to serve on the Board of Directors for St Pete Pride as Entertainment Committee Chair for 2 yrs and has now transitioned to better serve the organization as its Festival & Entertainment Coordinator.
River Bates
River is a born and raised Floridian that is proud to call St. Pete home. With a degree in Counseling and Human Services, River's work is deeply focused on fostering safe, inclusive spaces and amplifying diverse voices within our community. As a mom, they are passionate about creating LGBTQ+ programming that empowers youth. In addition to their role at St. Pete Pride, River also volunteers as a project manager with Project No Labels and serves as a lifeline counselor with the Trevor Project.
Duncan Kennedy
Scottish guy semi-retired, avid picklballer, Dink anyone? Words I live by: this is not a dress rehearsal.
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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