Susan Wilson, BSN, MPH, JD
President
suewilson@capecodpride.org
508-548-7700
Since the mid-1980’s, Sue Wilson has served on the boards of Am Tikva, Massachusetts Political Caucus, MA Lesbian & Gay Bar Association, Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD), and Greater Boston PFLAG. She also founded the annual Lesbian and Friends Dance Benefits for MA Breast Cancer Coalition, which recently celebrated its 20th year.
Sue moved to the Cape in 2016, and attended Cape Cod PRIDE that June. She then joined the committee to help plan Cape Cod PRIDE 2017, and helped incorporate Cape Cod PRIDE, Inc. later in the year.
As President of Cape Cod PRIDE, Sue aspires to not only help develop Cape Cod PRIDE as an organization, and produce an annual June PRIDE event on the Cape, but also to promote LGBTQ community development all year throughout the Cape.
Attorney Sue Wilson has represented members of the LGBTQ community for over 30 years as a nurse-attorney, specializing in personal injury and patients’ rights law, and has offices in Mashpee and Brookline. Sue is also a Justice of the Peace. She lives in Mashpee with her spouse, Laura Kanter, and their Golden Retriever, Bella Bear. They have a daughter, Lainey. In her free time, Sue enjoys sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, tennis, riding the Cape’s bicycle paths, and photography.
President
suewilson@capecodpride.org
508-548-7700
Since the mid-1980’s, Sue Wilson has served on the boards of Am Tikva, Massachusetts Political Caucus, MA Lesbian & Gay Bar Association, Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD), and Greater Boston PFLAG. She also founded the annual Lesbian and Friends Dance Benefits for MA Breast Cancer Coalition, which recently celebrated its 20th year.
Sue moved to the Cape in 2016, and attended Cape Cod PRIDE that June. She then joined the committee to help plan Cape Cod PRIDE 2017, and helped incorporate Cape Cod PRIDE, Inc. later in the year.
As President of Cape Cod PRIDE, Sue aspires to not only help develop Cape Cod PRIDE as an organization, and produce an annual June PRIDE event on the Cape, but also to promote LGBTQ community development all year throughout the Cape.
Attorney Sue Wilson has represented members of the LGBTQ community for over 30 years as a nurse-attorney, specializing in personal injury and patients’ rights law, and has offices in Mashpee and Brookline. Sue is also a Justice of the Peace. She lives in Mashpee with her spouse, Laura Kanter, and their Golden Retriever, Bella Bear. They have a daughter, Lainey. In her free time, Sue enjoys sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, tennis, riding the Cape’s bicycle paths, and photography.
Charles Evans
Vice President & Acting Clerk
charlesevans@capecodpride.org
Charles is currently retired and living in Falmouth. He had an extensive career in banking for 18 years followed by 23 years of teaching in higher education institutions in New York City.
Since retiring and moving to Falmouth over 7 years ago, Charles has volunteered his time at the food pantry of the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod and mentoring elementary school students. Charles joined the planning committee of Cape Cod Pride in 2015. He was recently appointed to the Cape Cod Pride Board of Directors as Clerk and is working with the planning committee for an expanded celebration event for June 2018.
Charles is also a member of the Falmouth Gay Men’s Social Group and a former member of LGBT Elders of Color. He is a proud father and grandfather of two adult grandchildren and is living happily with his loving husband Paul Glass.
Vice President & Acting Clerk
charlesevans@capecodpride.org
Charles is currently retired and living in Falmouth. He had an extensive career in banking for 18 years followed by 23 years of teaching in higher education institutions in New York City.
Since retiring and moving to Falmouth over 7 years ago, Charles has volunteered his time at the food pantry of the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod and mentoring elementary school students. Charles joined the planning committee of Cape Cod Pride in 2015. He was recently appointed to the Cape Cod Pride Board of Directors as Clerk and is working with the planning committee for an expanded celebration event for June 2018.
Charles is also a member of the Falmouth Gay Men’s Social Group and a former member of LGBT Elders of Color. He is a proud father and grandfather of two adult grandchildren and is living happily with his loving husband Paul Glass.
Amy Mesirow, MBA
Treasurer
amymesirow@capecodpride.org
Amy moved to Cape Cod in 2001 with her husband and two children. When her son came out as gay at the age of 15, Amy joined PFLAG of Cape Cod. A year later, Amy became President of the Cape Cod PFLAG chapter, and served in this role for 7 years. She also served as the PFLAG National Director for the Northeast Region of the country from 2012 until 2017. Her other volunteer roles have included three years on the board of the Cape & Islands Gay & Straight Youth Alliance (“CIGSYA”) and 3 years on the board of the Gay & Lesbian Equity Fund (“GALE”). Amy was involved in planning the first two Cape Cod Pride events, and in 2017 helped create the new nonprofit organization.
Amy’s work background is in planning and project management, mostly in the healthcare industry. She currently splits her time between supporting LGBTQ causes and organizations that support disadvantaged children. She is also a foster parent to a Helping Hands capuchin monkey! In her spare time, Amy enjoys cycling.
Treasurer
amymesirow@capecodpride.org
Amy moved to Cape Cod in 2001 with her husband and two children. When her son came out as gay at the age of 15, Amy joined PFLAG of Cape Cod. A year later, Amy became President of the Cape Cod PFLAG chapter, and served in this role for 7 years. She also served as the PFLAG National Director for the Northeast Region of the country from 2012 until 2017. Her other volunteer roles have included three years on the board of the Cape & Islands Gay & Straight Youth Alliance (“CIGSYA”) and 3 years on the board of the Gay & Lesbian Equity Fund (“GALE”). Amy was involved in planning the first two Cape Cod Pride events, and in 2017 helped create the new nonprofit organization.
Amy’s work background is in planning and project management, mostly in the healthcare industry. She currently splits her time between supporting LGBTQ causes and organizations that support disadvantaged children. She is also a foster parent to a Helping Hands capuchin monkey! In her spare time, Amy enjoys cycling.
Brendeign Covell
Chair, Mid Cape Community Development
bcovell@capecodpride.org
Brendeign is a Cape Cod native, born and raised in Barnstable. She left the Cape to pursue her education at American University and the MGH Institute of Health Professionals, and spent 15 years living and working in Boston. Bren returned to the Cape two years ago, and is currently the Rehabilitation Supervisor at Falmouth Hospital for Inpatient and Outpatient Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy.
Since returning to the Cape, Bren felt the need to take ownership over the role she plays in her community and to work to build a more welcoming community. She would like to help create a Cape Cod where the LGBTQ residents feel safe, welcome, and a part of the community that supports them.
Chair, Mid Cape Community Development
bcovell@capecodpride.org
Brendeign is a Cape Cod native, born and raised in Barnstable. She left the Cape to pursue her education at American University and the MGH Institute of Health Professionals, and spent 15 years living and working in Boston. Bren returned to the Cape two years ago, and is currently the Rehabilitation Supervisor at Falmouth Hospital for Inpatient and Outpatient Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy.
Since returning to the Cape, Bren felt the need to take ownership over the role she plays in her community and to work to build a more welcoming community. She would like to help create a Cape Cod where the LGBTQ residents feel safe, welcome, and a part of the community that supports them.
Jim McIlvain, PhD
Chair, Upper Cape Community Devt.
jimmcilvain@capecodpride.org
After obtaining his degree from SUNY- College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse NY, Jim pursued a research career with labs in St. Louis, Durham NC, and Chicago before starting his career with Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC. He has held various positions with Zeiss over the past 19 years , and is currently Sr Application and Product Support specialist embedded at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole.
In his many relocations, Jim was active in the local UCC congregations and held leadership positions in both Syracuse, NY and Chicago Heights, IL. He is a member of the Falmouth Gay Men’s Social group, Boston Gay Professionals, and Cape Cod Gay Men’s Social group.
Jim is the proud dad of three sons, and a grandpa of two wonderful granddaughters. He moved to the Boston area in 2005, and has been a resident of Falmouth since 2012.
Jim joined the Cape Cod Pride committee after attending the last two Cape Cod Pride events. He is excited to be working with the organization to help expand the Upper Cape LGTBQ network for all.
Chair, Upper Cape Community Devt.
jimmcilvain@capecodpride.org
After obtaining his degree from SUNY- College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse NY, Jim pursued a research career with labs in St. Louis, Durham NC, and Chicago before starting his career with Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC. He has held various positions with Zeiss over the past 19 years , and is currently Sr Application and Product Support specialist embedded at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole.
In his many relocations, Jim was active in the local UCC congregations and held leadership positions in both Syracuse, NY and Chicago Heights, IL. He is a member of the Falmouth Gay Men’s Social group, Boston Gay Professionals, and Cape Cod Gay Men’s Social group.
Jim is the proud dad of three sons, and a grandpa of two wonderful granddaughters. He moved to the Boston area in 2005, and has been a resident of Falmouth since 2012.
Jim joined the Cape Cod Pride committee after attending the last two Cape Cod Pride events. He is excited to be working with the organization to help expand the Upper Cape LGTBQ network for all.
Brian Schnetzer
Chair, Lower/Outer Cape Community Devt.
bschnetzer@capecodpride.org
Brian was an ad agency Art Director and Creative Director for the American Management Association for 11 years. In 1997 with a friend, he started Aunt Sadie’s in Boston, MA, a scented candle company named after his paternal grandmother. Brian spends his days marketing for Aunt Sadie’s, illustrating and designing labels for candles, creating logos (freelance), and designing retail stores (visual merchandising).
In May 2017 Brian moved to Brewster with his husband Steve and started the Cape Cod Gay Men’s Social Group. He‘s discovered the entire Cape is richly LGBT populated including those still in the shadows questioning their orientation. He joined the Board because he wants to help get the message out that Cape Cod Pride is a safe haven, a place to develop friendships, that there are LGBT resources on the Cape, and that we should always celebrate who we are. He’s thrilled to be the Lower Caper and Outer Cape Outreach Coordinator.
Chair, Lower/Outer Cape Community Devt.
bschnetzer@capecodpride.org
Brian was an ad agency Art Director and Creative Director for the American Management Association for 11 years. In 1997 with a friend, he started Aunt Sadie’s in Boston, MA, a scented candle company named after his paternal grandmother. Brian spends his days marketing for Aunt Sadie’s, illustrating and designing labels for candles, creating logos (freelance), and designing retail stores (visual merchandising).
In May 2017 Brian moved to Brewster with his husband Steve and started the Cape Cod Gay Men’s Social Group. He‘s discovered the entire Cape is richly LGBT populated including those still in the shadows questioning their orientation. He joined the Board because he wants to help get the message out that Cape Cod Pride is a safe haven, a place to develop friendships, that there are LGBT resources on the Cape, and that we should always celebrate who we are. He’s thrilled to be the Lower Caper and Outer Cape Outreach Coordinator.