About the Gala
The National LGBTQ Task Force Gala is the premier annual celebration of South Florida’s LGBTQ+ community. The Gala is a night for LGBTQ+ people and their supporters to unite as a community, honor our heroes, and support the work of advancing equality for all LGBTQ+ people and their families. The National LGBTQ Task Force produces the event.
In addition to fueling the Task Force’s initiatives, a significant portion of funds raised at the Gala are donated back to local organizations serving the South Florida LGBTQ+ community. The gala is also the premier celebration for the South Florida LGBTQ+ community and a forum for honoring local and national leaders of the movement.
2023 Gala Racap
2024 Task Force Gala Team
Executive Committee
Jeff Oliverio, Co-Chair
Craig Jarrett, Co-Chair
Eric Scheiner, Vice Chair & Fundraising Director
Hector Castañeda, AfterGlow Ball Co-Director
Stephen Dominy, Volunteer Relations Director
Raul Griffith, Production Consultant
Naomi Hettema, Auction Director
Sebastian Blanco, Associated Events Director
Jorge Zambrano, AfterGlow Ball Co-Director
Hannahbelle Cooke, Hospitality Director
Chris Ladas, Marketing Director
Zach Barker, Assistant Marketing Director
Melissa Robles, Production Director
Lindsey Shook, Special Advisor
Luke Sorber, Executive Secretary
Event Committee Members
- Doug Ames
- Beau Beasley
- Matt Dzwonkiewicz
- Maxx Fenning
- Daniel Gibson
- Don Hayden
- Stephen Hilson
- Jerard Kelley
- Tony Mendoza
- Robbie Millwee
- Clove Morgan
- Cristian Sanchez
- Pranshu Shrivastava
- Jolyse Stultz
Staff
Jake Arnell, Institutional & Corporate Giving Manager
Michael Bath, Events Director
Jacky Goh, Chief Development Officer
Ryan Hurst, Senior Major Gifts Officer
Kierra Johnson, President
Brian Marone, Events Manager
Founded in 1973, the National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice, and equity for LGBTQ+ people and their families. In addition to funding the work of the Task Force, the Gala also benefits numerous organizations serving the South Florida LGBTQ+ community.
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