Philadelphia Family Pride has had an active, volunteer board consisting of nine members since the adoption of our bylaws in 2007. (Before that we had meetings and roles, but no official board.) The board members serve for one year terms, except the chair who serves for two year terms. The elections are held at our annual New Year’s Day Brunch each January.
If you are interested in joining the PFP board in the future, please contact Chair Marc Berman.
Marc Berman, Chair
marc@phillyfamilypride.org
Board Member since 2006.
“Being a part of Philadelphia Family Pride has enriched our lives. Our children see that there are many families just like theirs, and our family has formed wonderful friendships that have helped us as parents. The support, friendship, and sharing of good times with other Lesbian and Gay parents would not be possible without the existence of PFP. I encourage everyone to be a part of this warm and caring group.”
Wendy Forbes, Vice-Chair
wendy@phillyfamilypride.org
Board member since 2005.
“Philadelphia Philadelphia Family Pride gives me a sense of community with other LGBTQ parents. It is a place where our son, Dylan, can meet other children from all different types of families and feel safe to be anything he wants to be as he grows up. The events are educational and social but most of all fun for our children. Going to a PFP event for me is like going home, it is safe, friendly and comfortable, a place we can all be ourselves.”
Bill Stevers, Treasurer
bill@phillyfamilypride.org
Board member since 2011.
“My family and I attended the PFP 2010 New Year’s Brunch and have been active members ever since. The ability to socialize and partake in activities with other LGBT families was something that was limited to us. I cannot express how important PFP has been in the healthy development in our son’s life. He sees that having two Dads is not so different and there are many families just like his, not to mention that my partner and I have found PFP to be a great resource, awesome support network and a place to make wonderful friends. Thank you PFP!”
Robin Matthews, Secretary
robin@phillyfamilypride.org
Board member since 2011.
“My wife and I attended our first PFP event (New Year’s Brunch) when our [now 2-year-old] son was 5 weeks old. At the time, it felt almost insurmountable between our sleep deprivation, my physical recovery, and the cloud of stress that hangs over new parents, but we are so glad that we made it. Through PFP, we have found community for our family — a place for our son to grow up surrounded by acceptance and understanding and a place for us to blossom as queer parents. We feel so lucky.”
Andrew Altman, Membership Committee Chair
andrew@phillyfamilypride.org
Board member since 2009.
“PFP is an invaluable source of information for my family and a unique opportunity to interact with other families headed by LGBTQ parents. Our son loves making new friends and joining all the different activities. My partner and I value PFP for the way it operates on such a personal scale to build community and we love being able to get involved with such an awesome group!”
Sandra Telep, Education Committee Chair
sandra@phillyfamilypride.org
Board member since 2012.
“We first moved to Philly when Leo was only three months old. We didn’t know anyone in the city and were really anxious to meet other queer people with kids, so Philadelphia Family Pride was a great fit for us. Now, a couple years later, some of our closest friendships began at PFP events. We are so grateful for those first events we attended that introduced us to families like ours right in our new neighborhood.”
Bryan Berchok, Member-At-Large
bryan@phillyfamilypride.org
Board member since 2013.
Coming soon…
Deidre Ashton, Member-At-Large
deidre@phillyfamilypride.org
Board member since 2012.
Coming soon…
Our Staff
Stephanie Haynes, Community Coordinator
stephanie@phillyfamilypride.org
Staff since 2009.
“My partner and I joined PFP shortly after our twin boys were born. We knew one other two mom family, but wanted to expand the opportunities for our children to meet other LGBT families. Attending PFP events has been a great way to connect and normalize our family for them.”
