Who We Are
Meet the 2024-2025 Pride Portland! Board of Directors
Tanner Skilton (he/him) Interim Chair
My name is Tanner Skilton. I have lived in Portland since 2014, and I am very proud to serve on the Pride Portland board! Outside of the work I do for Pride Portland, I work in fundraising as an SR Manager at United Way of Southern Maine. I also work as an Instructor at Jibe Cycling Studio in Portland & Yarmouth. When I am not working at either of my two jobs, I am the organizer of GQB Portland Maine, Maine's largest Queer monthly event series. Aside from working and event planning, I am an avid skier, cyclist & enjoy camping.
I am looking forward to working with Pride Portland to continue the legacy of our Queer community in the greater Portland area.
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Max Brinn (he/him) Secretary
Having been born and raised right here in Greater Portland, the community has a special importance to Max, which is why he was interested in joining the board of Pride Portland! Max is a Senior Business Development Manager for a local auto group, and when he is not working or volunteering for Pride, he can be found walking dogs at the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland. During Max's downtime, he enjoys kayaking, biking and traveling with his husband Nathan, and spending time with his chihuahua/cattle dog mix!
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Art Waller (he/him) Treasurer
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Daniel Thomas (he/him) Accounting Assistant
Originally from New York, Daniel moved to southern Maine in 2018, drawn by its charm and opportunities for adventure. Beginning his professional career in banking, he recently transitioned into tech and currently works as a data analyst at WEX. Daniel sits on board of directors for the Thatcher Brook Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, reading, exercising, and picking up new hobbies. Passionate about inclusion and connection, Daniel is excited to contribute his energy and expertise to Pride Portland!
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Brendan K. Williams (he/him) Accessibility Coordinator
Brendan K. Williams is a hard-of-hearing advocate for accessibility and inclusion, currently serving as the Accessibility Coordinator for Pride Portland. He’s also the chair of the Maine’s Statewide Council for Independent Living. Living with a disability sparked his passion for advocacy, driving his commitment to making communities more inclusive. His first Pride Parade experience was in the early 90s in San Francisco when he volunteered to throw candy off a float, igniting a lifelong dedication to LGBTQA+ activism. In his free time, he enjoys photography, reading true crime nonfiction, and exploring new restaurants around town.
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Cayla L. Winn (she/her) Volunteer Team Lead
Originally from Pittsburgh, Cayla grew up in the South and calls North Carolina home. She has a passion for the outdoors, art, her orange cat, Clams and she’s an avid foodie. Outside of her role as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Unity Environmental University, Cayla gives back to the community. She serves on the Board of Directors for Pride Portland and supports Queer youth through volunteering with Equality Maine and the Campfire Institute. With a dedication to inclusivity, community, and creativity, Cayla brings her full self to everything she does.
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Trevor Legere (he/him) Community PartnershipsTeam Lead
Trevor is a Portland local who’s spent 25+ years living here in Maine. He currently works in medical administration and biologics. And spends his free time playing Dungeons and Dragons, dancing with his friends and playing dodgeball in the local Pride Sports League.
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Aaron Myler (he/him) Communications Team Lead
I’m a meteorologist at NEWS CENTER Maine, where I’ve been forecasting Maine’s weather since moving from Pittsburgh, PA, in 2022. When I’m not tracking storms, I’m helping Mainers find their dream homes as a Realtor (because I’m a bit nosey and love seeing inside houses).
Between the stunning beaches, incredible food, and welcoming people, Maine has quickly become home.
How to sum myself up in one of these awkward bios? I’m fueled by a lot of sarcasm and an abundance of misplaced self-confidence.
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Lauren Smith Kennedy (she/her) Development Team Lead
Lauren is a nonprofit professional residing in South Portland and mom to her two orange cats, Percy and Newt. Aside from her two boys, her life is centered around development and communications in the nonprofit sector. She is currently the Director of Development at Saco River Wildlife Center, Development and Communications Associate at the South Portland Food Cupboard, and is Founder + Director of her own nonprofit, The Tilly Project. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outside, crocheting, and spending time with her family.
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Sebastiane Sacerdoti-Ravenscroft (they/them) Chair Emeritus
An autistic raconteur with a dry sense of humour. Having relocated from London to Portland, they are excited to be a member of the Maine queer community. Having a strong background in project management, Sebastiane has worked in a variety of different fields, including non-profit, health, international business, and charity work. They have also traveled and worked in Tokyo, Mumbai, and Johannesburg. When not working, Sebastiane and their wife Justine, spend their free time working on their mental health podcast or exploring New England with their two rowdy Shiba Inus, Skwisgaar and Gnocchi.
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