Pride Board 2024-2025
Executive Board
President
Melissa Kosbab (She/Her) is a dedicated crafter and crocheter. She enjoys meeting people and being involved in the community. She is a huge animal lover and proud mom to her fur babies (Meap, Ollie, Tiny, Bo, Slate, Citrine and Jade). She is excited to take the reigns and is looking forward to watching Pride on The Plains continue to thrive! [email protected]
Melissa Kosbab (She/Her) is a dedicated crafter and crocheter. She enjoys meeting people and being involved in the community. She is a huge animal lover and proud mom to her fur babies (Meap, Ollie, Tiny, Bo, Slate, Citrine and Jade). She is excited to take the reigns and is looking forward to watching Pride on The Plains continue to thrive! [email protected]
Vice President
Chase Chaplin (He/Him) is originally from Mobile, Al but has lived in the Auburn area for 6 years now. He is currently pursuing a Masters in Social Work and feels passionately about trans healthcare and providing resources and support for the community. In stepping into the role of VP, Chase hopes to continue growing community support and resources. [email protected]
Chase Chaplin (He/Him) is originally from Mobile, Al but has lived in the Auburn area for 6 years now. He is currently pursuing a Masters in Social Work and feels passionately about trans healthcare and providing resources and support for the community. In stepping into the role of VP, Chase hopes to continue growing community support and resources. [email protected]
Secretary and Communications
Chris Landry (He/Him) is excited to serve as the Secretary. 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 three years and is grateful for the home and family he’s found here! [email protected]
Chris Landry (He/Him) is excited to serve as the Secretary. 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 three years and is grateful for the home and family he’s found here! [email protected]
Treasurer
Bob Cloud (He/Him) is a math educator that loves tennis and Auburn sports. He's been in the Auburn area since 1991, first for school then for work. He has also been on the board for POTP since 2019. [email protected]
Bob Cloud (He/Him) is a math educator that loves tennis and Auburn sports. He's been in the Auburn area since 1991, first for school then for work. He has also been on the board for POTP since 2019. [email protected]
Board of Governors
Outreach
Erin Cooper (she/her) is a postdoctoral researcher at Auburn University and has lived in Auburn for 8 years. She is passionate about promoting LGBTQ+ joy, community, and visibility throughout the Auburn/Opelika area. She also focuses on working with other local organizations to improve LGBTQ+ inclusivity. In her free time, you can find Erin jogging around town, getting her flow on at a local yoga studio, or cozied up on her couch watching movies.
Erin Cooper (she/her) is a postdoctoral researcher at Auburn University and has lived in Auburn for 8 years. She is passionate about promoting LGBTQ+ joy, community, and visibility throughout the Auburn/Opelika area. She also focuses on working with other local organizations to improve LGBTQ+ inclusivity. In her free time, you can find Erin jogging around town, getting her flow on at a local yoga studio, or cozied up on her couch watching movies.
Merchandise Chair
Reagan James (They/Them) is excited to step into the role of Merchandise Chair. They are excited to be a part of the Pride on The Plains family and ready for a fun year! [email protected]
Reagan James (They/Them) is excited to step into the role of Merchandise Chair. They are excited to be a part of the Pride on The Plains family and ready for a fun year! [email protected]
Public Relations
Ash Parsons (He/Him) is from Auburn originally and happy to be back on the Plains. He has a passion for graphic design and is active on most social media platforms. He is excited to contribute to Pride on the Plains as this year's Public Relations board member. In his free time, he loves to read books, cry about fictional characters, and love on his cat (Alphonse) [email protected]
Ash Parsons (He/Him) is from Auburn originally and happy to be back on the Plains. He has a passion for graphic design and is active on most social media platforms. He is excited to contribute to Pride on the Plains as this year's Public Relations board member. In his free time, he loves to read books, cry about fictional characters, and love on his cat (Alphonse) [email protected]
Events
Allie Fox(They/Them) is a photographer in Auburn and Opelika. They moved to Auburn in 2020 and have spent their time focused on building safe queer spaces in Auburn by creating the Queer Kids Closet to provide gender affirming fashion to kids and young adults in the Auburn/Opelika area. They have a transgender son and are passionate about building a better Auburn for the next generation. [email protected]
Allie Fox(They/Them) is a photographer in Auburn and Opelika. They moved to Auburn in 2020 and have spent their time focused on building safe queer spaces in Auburn by creating the Queer Kids Closet to provide gender affirming fashion to kids and young adults in the Auburn/Opelika area. They have a transgender son and are passionate about building a better Auburn for the next generation. [email protected]