PRIDE WEEK
Tammy Plaza Tammy has been with Boston Pride since 2008 and returns in 2018 to her roles as Youth Dance Chair and Parade Assistant. Tammy is a teacher at Next Generation in Sudbury, working with infants and toddlers. She also attends MassBay Community College, where she is working toward her degree in Early Education. Tammy hopes then to attend Framingham State and work toward completing a bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education. Tammy and Martha have been married for 11 years, have three cats, and try to spend as much time outdoors as possible. Tina Rosado Tina is one of Boston Pride’s newest additions to the Board of Directors. She has served as a volunteer on the committee for over 15 years. Through the years, she has played a major role in helping organize the stage at Pride Day @ Faneuil Hall and the bars at the Festival and Back Bay Block Party. Additionally, she helps coordinate socials and fundraisers throughout the year. One of Tina’s favorite fundraisers is Queereoke at the Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain. When Tina is not volunteering, she works at Mass General Hospital, which is a huge supporter of the LGBTQ community. Tina works in the Department of Urology and is a former member of the Board of Directors for the LGBTQ resource group. Julia Wade Sapienza Julia is celebrating her third year with Boston Pride. In the past, Julia has volunteered with the NOH8 campaign and Human Rights Campaign New England. Professionally, Julia is a case manager at a locally-based insulin pump company helping diabetic patients. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of New Hampshire. Julia currently lives in Billerica, Massachusetts with her partner Brian and their two canine companions, Bella and Kona.
Kevin Schattenkirk Kevin has just completed his third year with Boston Pride, and his second as part of the editorial team for the Boston Pride Guide. Professionally, Kevin is an ethnomusicologist and music historian whose work focuses on music about heteronormativity and anti-queer violence in the performative contexts of pop and choral music. Having just completed his PhD in Ethnomusicology at the University of Western Australia, Boston Pride 2018 is a bit of a personal celebration for Kevin. In his free time, he is also a singer, songwriter, and musician. He also enjoys working out, traveling, cooking, game nights with friends, and spending time with his husband of 18 years. His work this year is dedicated to the memory of Chris Cornell and Tom Petty, both of whom were supporters of the queer community. Marco A. Torres Marco A. Torres is a lifelong resident of the City of Boston. In 2012, he joined the Board of Directors of Boston Pride. As Marco is of Puerto Rican descent, he is committed to developing Latinx Pride. Marco works for Boston Center for Youth and Families. In his personal time, Marco enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and volunteering for many different causes and organizations throughout the City of Boston. Marco is also an avid New England Patriots fan!
Val Bee, Black Pride Team Peter Costanza, Entertainment Team Steven Cullipher, Merchandise Team Perri Mertens, Design Team Leo Morris, Black Pride Team
Visit our booths at Pride Day @ Faneuil Hall, the Pride Festival and the Back Bay Block Party or shop online at www.bostonpride.org/shop 168 | Boston Pride 2018
