Mission Statement

The Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, Inc. (GEAE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the region’s LGBT community and its straight allies through educational programs, social events, and opportunities for service, which are designed to strengthen our voice and improve the quality of life in northwestern Pennsylvania.

We have a federal tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). As an official 501 (c) 3 organization, donations made to Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, Inc. are tax deductible on federal income tax returns to the extent allowable. You may donate on our webpage, or you may mail your donations to Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, Inc., P.O. Box 1741, Erie, PA 16512.

Board of Directors

President

Will Koehler

Vice President/Liaison to Advisory Council

Leah Manino

Secretary

Mike Pruzinsky

Treasurer

Cody Empey

Board Member

Elaine Crandell

Board Member

Jared Flowers

Board Member

Evan Tucker

Board Member

Carol Rodgers

Board Member

Michele Wolf

Board Member

Don Stroz

Service Coordinator-- Consultant

Margo Wolfe

Advisory Council

Council Member

Rich McCarty, PhD.

Council Member

Mike Tkach

Council Member

Bart Downing

Council Member

Paul A. Lukach

Council Member

Kevin Bennett

Council Member

Kathy Hubbard

Council Member

Vanessa Fremer

Council Member

Heidi Oldaker

Council Member

Ashley Oleson

Council Member

Tyler J. Titus

Council Member

Dale Allgeier

Council Member

Karl Shearer

Council Member

Jay Brenenman

Council Member

Safia Kassir

Council Member

Bob Howden

Council Member

Allison Scarpitti–legal counsel

Council Member

Don McCain

Council Member

Mary Kwiatkowski