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    • Ways to Volunteer
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Board of Directors

Michele Smallwood

Michele Smallwood

Michele Smallwood

Michele was elected President of the Board May 2022. When she's not at The Center, she's busy advocating for clients at her and her wife's private law practice. 

Emily Gray

Michele Smallwood

Michele Smallwood

Emily was elected Vice President of the Board June 2022. She splits her time between The Center, being a Fire Captain, her family, and advocating for transgender rights. 

Kelley Caspary

Michele Smallwood

Kelley Caspary

Kelley has been the Board's Secretary for two years. She leads our ally and family support group, is our Gay/Straight Alliance liaison, and many other primary roles. 

Cass Beltran

Michele Smallwood

Kelley Caspary

Cass was just elected Treasurer in January. She is bringing years of teaching experience to our Board and is the recent recipient of her school's Teach of the Year Award. 

Cherie Crim

Jennifer Grant

Laura Connors

Cherie has been a Board member since The Center's inception in 2018. She is currently the President of the Democratic Women's Club, as well as owning her own business. 

Laura Connors

Jennifer Grant

Laura Connors

Laura is a Panama City native, graduating from Rutherford. When not volunteering with us, she works for Edward Jones, where she has been for 18+ years. 

David Barnes

Jennifer Grant

Jennifer Grant

David recently joined the Board in January. He relocated to Panama City last year and hit the ground running, even starting the NW Fla. Unity Choir. 

Jennifer Grant

Jennifer Grant

Jennifer Grant

Jennifer is also new to the Board this January, and she brings unmatched style and swag! When she's not volunteering with us, you can find her brining joy to someone!

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