BOARD OF GOVERNORS
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
President
Chad Peacock has been a member of the Auburn Opelika LGBTQ+ community since 2007. He has helped to establish, promote, and manage "Roy G Biv," Auburn's premier drag show, since its inception in 2012. Though he has been someone who frequently works behind the scenes, Chad has always been a positive role model in the community and has had an enduring passion to unite and celebrate our LGBTQ+ community.
Chad Peacock has been a member of the Auburn Opelika LGBTQ+ community since 2007. He has helped to establish, promote, and manage "Roy G Biv," Auburn's premier drag show, since its inception in 2012. Though he has been someone who frequently works behind the scenes, Chad has always been a positive role model in the community and has had an enduring passion to unite and celebrate our LGBTQ+ community.
Vice President
Julio Alejandro Yanes is a graduate student in Auburn University’s Department of Psychology. Originally from Miami, Florida, he spent several years volunteering with SAVE, recognized as South Florida’s leading organization dedicated to protecting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) against discrimination. Julio has also worked with other Miami-based groups, including Miami-Dade Animal Services, Miami Children’s Hospital, and The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.
Julio Alejandro Yanes is a graduate student in Auburn University’s Department of Psychology. Originally from Miami, Florida, he spent several years volunteering with SAVE, recognized as South Florida’s leading organization dedicated to protecting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) against discrimination. Julio has also worked with other Miami-based groups, including Miami-Dade Animal Services, Miami Children’s Hospital, and The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.
Secretary and Communications
Do'Nyal Webb is a M.A. student in Auburn University's Communication Graduate program. They are a Leasing and Marketing Manager at Aspen Heights Auburn. Do'Nyal is also a drag king name Tucker Wright. They have served on several executive boards and has a strong background in general board operations. They look forward to using their skills in digital and content media to support Pride on The Plains.
Do'Nyal Webb is a M.A. student in Auburn University's Communication Graduate program. They are a Leasing and Marketing Manager at Aspen Heights Auburn. Do'Nyal is also a drag king name Tucker Wright. They have served on several executive boards and has a strong background in general board operations. They look forward to using their skills in digital and content media to support Pride on The Plains.
Treasurer
Timothy Peacock, also known as Imberli Vontrell, has been a pillar in Auburn's LGBTQ+ community for more than eight years. After serving his country for four years as a Combat Engineer in the United States Armed Forces, Tim worked with local entertainers to organize Auburn's first drag show 2012. As celebrated hairstylist Auburn-Opelika, Tim has worked with many well-known groups, including Dancing Stars of East Alabama, CMT, and Vevo.
Timothy Peacock, also known as Imberli Vontrell, has been a pillar in Auburn's LGBTQ+ community for more than eight years. After serving his country for four years as a Combat Engineer in the United States Armed Forces, Tim worked with local entertainers to organize Auburn's first drag show 2012. As celebrated hairstylist Auburn-Opelika, Tim has worked with many well-known groups, including Dancing Stars of East Alabama, CMT, and Vevo.
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Benefits
Seth McCollough is an Auburn University graduate and now a teacher with Auburn City Schools. Seth has extensive experience with budgeting and keeping track of funds for large organizations. He is excited to see a Pride event come to East Alabama, and thrilled to have a chance to be a part of its creation and organization.
Seth McCollough is an Auburn University graduate and now a teacher with Auburn City Schools. Seth has extensive experience with budgeting and keeping track of funds for large organizations. He is excited to see a Pride event come to East Alabama, and thrilled to have a chance to be a part of its creation and organization.
Merchandise
Aaron Spraggins has been a member of Auburn's LGBTQ+ community since 2012. An Auburn native, Aaron has worked in screen printing for more than five years in the Auburn/Opelika area. Currently, he prints for Mammoth Printshop. Aaron is a choir member at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, where he helps with the youth choir as well. Having been native to Auburn, he is very excited to serve as on the Board of Governors, helping to bring Pride on the Plains to life.
Aaron Spraggins has been a member of Auburn's LGBTQ+ community since 2012. An Auburn native, Aaron has worked in screen printing for more than five years in the Auburn/Opelika area. Currently, he prints for Mammoth Printshop. Aaron is a choir member at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, where he helps with the youth choir as well. Having been native to Auburn, he is very excited to serve as on the Board of Governors, helping to bring Pride on the Plains to life.
Outreach
Chris Landry is excited to serve as the First Outreach chair of Pride on The Plains. Throughout the year, he works at Auburn University supporting students and families in their transition to college. He also works with the GLBTA Network of the Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education to train folks to facilitate "Safe Zone" sessions and to organize queer-focused initiatives for members. He has lived in the Auburn/Opelika area for two years and is grateful for the home and family he’s found here!
Chris Landry is excited to serve as the First Outreach chair of Pride on The Plains. Throughout the year, he works at Auburn University supporting students and families in their transition to college. He also works with the GLBTA Network of the Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education to train folks to facilitate "Safe Zone" sessions and to organize queer-focused initiatives for members. He has lived in the Auburn/Opelika area for two years and is grateful for the home and family he’s found here!
Parades
Jessie Schwiesow is a graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health and she works at Unity Wellness Center in Opelika. She has lived in the Opelika-Auburn area since 2015 and she has been working with Pride on the Plains for the past year. In addition to her work with POTP and UWC, Jessie is an active member of the AORTA running club and is a member of the Community Advisory Board for the Auburn University Society, Health and Racial Equity (SHARE) Lab.
Jessie Schwiesow is a graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health and she works at Unity Wellness Center in Opelika. She has lived in the Opelika-Auburn area since 2015 and she has been working with Pride on the Plains for the past year. In addition to her work with POTP and UWC, Jessie is an active member of the AORTA running club and is a member of the Community Advisory Board for the Auburn University Society, Health and Racial Equity (SHARE) Lab.
AUXILIARY BOARD MEMBERS
The Auxiliary Board consists of five-to-ten members, who work alongside the Executive Council and Members at Large.
Rachel Giorgina Wolfe is an auxiliary board member working with the Benefits and Fundraisers Committee. Currently, she is studying fashion merchandise at Auburn University. She has worked with several groups around campus, including the annual Fashion Show Event.