Committee


Board of Directors
Sandy
Sandy Faison

Director and Executive Treasurer-Board of Directors since 2006. Sandy has been on the committee since 1996. She serves as Chair of the Fundraising and Decorations committee. Sandy traditionally now leads the annual LI Pride Parade at the front of the march from Gerard Street to Heckscher Park. Sandy was presented with an Award from Outlook Magazine for Volunteer Award for 2006. She also will be presented with the Volunteer Award from Auntie M's for 2009. She resides in Nassau with her partner Dena.

Donna
 Donna Estelle
Executive Secretary- Donna has helped out behind the scene with LI. Pride for 5 yrs. befor becoming a member. She became a member of the executive committee in August 2006. Donna and her life partner Sue of 18 yrs. Susan Giglia, reside in eastern Suffolk County with their 3 adorable cats Pebbles, Zacky  and Zoey.        

 
Matthew Quinn
Matthew, brings with him 15 years in the performance arts, is vice president and co-founder of Big Apple Pageantry, Inc, Matt's resume extends offstage and behind the scenes as a director, choreographer, and producer with over a dozens of these credits to add to his resume.  He has taken initiative to work with several GLBT groups to organize benefit performances and productions. He brings to the table new and exciting ideas to keep the audiences entertained and maintains a professional atmosphere.
Lois
 Lois Nardillo Lois came aboard August 2006. She helps out where ever needed. She is co-chair of Fundraising. She resides in Port Washington.
Barry
Jones-Coppola

Barry a native Long Islander has volunteered for several non-profits since 1989 including STAT (Stopping AIDS Together), People with AIDS Coalition of Long Island, AFOLI (AIDS Foundation of Long Island) Alliance , Long Island Crisis Center , Bill Borman Memorial Scholarship Fund, Dragon’s Gate Productions and Gay & Lesbian Switchboard of Long Island.  He and his husband, Jim Coppola are cofounders of the Gay and Lesbian Foundation of Long Island (GALFOLI) which since became Way Out Media, Inc.  Jim and Barry were married in Toronto , Ontario and reside in Brightwaters with their two Yorkies, Ashley and Savannah and their cat, Baby.

The Committee

Linda Brogle
Web Master

Web Master-Board of Directors since 2002, was Chair of Merchandising. Is responsible for all printing and flyers and also does the Web site for LI Pride Parade. Relocated to Florida.

Jimmy Pizzo

Jim Pizzo is no stranger to the nonprofit world. His involvement in GALFOLI, Long Island Crisis Center/Pride For Youth, The Bill Borman Memorial Scholarship Fund, Long Island Pride Inc. and CMP Media's Community Connection have all been very worthwhile ventures. Some of Jim's proudest achievements include as Executive Director of Long Island Pride obtaining proclamations from Huntington and Suffolk County declaring the 2nd Sunday every June as Long Island Pride Day and being able to raise over $250,000 for worthy Long Island GLBT nonprofit's from CMP Media. Jim is proud to be a Board member of the new group, Pride Alliance of Long Island, that is dealing with Coming Out issues in the community. Way Out Media is affording Jim the opportunity to use his creative energy in a different way for the community and he looks forward to the group's future work for the community