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Board of Directors

The Capital City Pride Board centers on the fundamental responsibilities of providing the organization with sound governance, fiduciary and strategic oversight, and direction. The board is responsible for assuring the financial integrity and solvency of the organization and establishing procedures to safeguard the organization from fraud and risk. The board oversees: 

  • The operations of the organization 
  • That the mission addresses a community need 
  • That the public’s trust is upheld 
  • That all practices are ethical 
  • That legal requirements are met.
Dan Jansen Headshot
Dan Jansen
(he/him/his)
Chair
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Burl Hutchison Headshot
Burl Hutchison
(he/him/his)
Vice Chair
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Meredith Murphy Headshot
Meredith Murphy
(she/her/hers)
Secretary
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Shannon Samuelson Headshot
Shannon Samuelson
(she/her/hers)
Director of Finance
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Amy Eaton Headshot
Amy Eaton
(she/her/hers)
Ex Officio
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Rebecca Smith
(she/her/hers)
Director of Community Engagement
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Vivette Perry Headshot
Vivette Perry
(she/her/hers)
Director of Entertainment & Gala
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Maison Head Shot
Maison Bleam
(he/him/his)
Director of PrideFest
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Meda Brkic Headshot
Meda Brkic
(she/her/hers)
Director of Diversity, Accessibility, & Inclusion
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Bartley Mullin Headshot
Bartley Mullin
(he/him/his)
Director of PR & Communications
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Kyli Hassebrock Headshot
Kyli Hassebrock
(she/her/hers)
Director of Brand & Marketing
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Steven Hodges Headshot
Steven Hodges
(he/him/his)
Director of IT
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Deputy Directors, Committee Members & Year-Round Volunteers

Brandon Hillig
Deputy Director of Events
Charles Newell
PR & Communications Committee Member
Darren Hushak
Deputy Director of PrideFest, PrideFest Productions
Emily Duffy
(she/her/hers)
Deputy Director of Events & Education
Erik Pingel
Deputy Director of Events & Education
Gigi Wood
PR & Communications Committee Member
Hillary Mullen
PR & Communications Committee Member
Josh PeterSmith
Deputy Director of Design
Katherine Price
Deputy Director of Events & Education
Kristen Meyers
(she/her/hers)
Deputy Director of PrideFest, PrideFest Operations
Mickey Davis
Deputy Director of Entertainment, PrideFest Entertainment
Mitch Kunert
(he/him/his)
Deputy Director of PrideFest, VIP & Sponsor Experience
Rob Rose
(he/him/his)
Deputy Director of IT
Sara Middleton-Downing
(she/her/hers)
Deputy Director of PrideFest, Beverage Operations
Sarena Ramirez
Deputy Director of Community Engagement
Zach Rus
(he/him/his)
Deputy Director of Community Engagement

Board Support

Cassandra Halls Headshot
Cassandra Halls
Consultant, 2 The Top
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Darren Hushak
Production, Pinnacle Recording
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Jen Carruthers Headshot
Jen Carruthers
(she/her/hers)
Contractor
Joelle Blanchard Headshot
Joelle Blanchard
(she/her/hers)
Photographer
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Kristen Myers Headshot
Kristen Myers
(she/her/hers)
Event Management, Party on Des Moines
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Scott Bruxvoot Headshot
Scott Bruxvoort
(they/them/theirs)
Videographer
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