The Board
Pam Washburn
President
pam@capecodpride.org
Pam moved to Cape Cod after living in Southern MA and RI to assist her elderly parents. She has over 30 years of experience in the long term care industry, beginning as a CNA, then as an Activity Director, and finally as the Social Service Director. She also completed certification coursework at CCRI. She left the long term care field to pursue her current career in property management.
Pam was also involved with the Rhode Island Adoptee Resource Group (RIARG) for three years working with legislative initiatives to open original birth certificates for adoptees and to form a support group. In her role as a volunteer "Search Angel" she was able to reunite biological families who were separated by adoption and provide genealogical history for hundreds of adoptees.
Pam has a long history of crafting and has participated in the Falmouth Art Market for 5 years with fiber, crochet and other crafts. A lover of the outdoors and animals, she had a small goat farm which was also inhabited by chickens, rabbits, and pheasants. Gardening is another of her pastimes including vegetable, herb , perennial and water gardening. Her favorite outdoor activities include biking, kayaking, hiking and just floating around the pond.
Pam's goal as part of Cape Cod Pride is to create and support a sense of community by acknowledging or celebrating life events that members of our community share with us.
President
pam@capecodpride.org
Pam moved to Cape Cod after living in Southern MA and RI to assist her elderly parents. She has over 30 years of experience in the long term care industry, beginning as a CNA, then as an Activity Director, and finally as the Social Service Director. She also completed certification coursework at CCRI. She left the long term care field to pursue her current career in property management.
Pam was also involved with the Rhode Island Adoptee Resource Group (RIARG) for three years working with legislative initiatives to open original birth certificates for adoptees and to form a support group. In her role as a volunteer "Search Angel" she was able to reunite biological families who were separated by adoption and provide genealogical history for hundreds of adoptees.
Pam has a long history of crafting and has participated in the Falmouth Art Market for 5 years with fiber, crochet and other crafts. A lover of the outdoors and animals, she had a small goat farm which was also inhabited by chickens, rabbits, and pheasants. Gardening is another of her pastimes including vegetable, herb , perennial and water gardening. Her favorite outdoor activities include biking, kayaking, hiking and just floating around the pond.
Pam's goal as part of Cape Cod Pride is to create and support a sense of community by acknowledging or celebrating life events that members of our community share with us.
Elena Gatti
Vice President & Chair, Mid-Cape Local Community Outreach
ElenaGatti@capecodpride.org
Elena has had a home on the Cape for twelve years, and moved here full time this past year. Her attendance at the 2019 Festival inspired her to get more involved. "With the current political climate, I felt that discrimination is flourishing again. It is important that the LGBTQ family bonds together and supports each other. In addition, I feel that there are many who are living reclusive lives here. We are fortunate to live in a beautiful area that offers so much to do. We should be sharing those experiences."
Elena is Vice President for Sales for a food manufacturer. She enjoys time with her two rescue dogs, as well as boating, golf and photography. Elena looks forward to the opportunity to give back to the community through her involvement in Cape Cod Pride.
Vice President & Chair, Mid-Cape Local Community Outreach
ElenaGatti@capecodpride.org
Elena has had a home on the Cape for twelve years, and moved here full time this past year. Her attendance at the 2019 Festival inspired her to get more involved. "With the current political climate, I felt that discrimination is flourishing again. It is important that the LGBTQ family bonds together and supports each other. In addition, I feel that there are many who are living reclusive lives here. We are fortunate to live in a beautiful area that offers so much to do. We should be sharing those experiences."
Elena is Vice President for Sales for a food manufacturer. She enjoys time with her two rescue dogs, as well as boating, golf and photography. Elena looks forward to the opportunity to give back to the community through her involvement in Cape Cod Pride.
Milt Harris
Treasurer and Chair, Vendor Committee
MiltHarris@capecodpride.org
Milt moved from Connecticut to the Cape in 2012. He spent most of his full time career in telecommunications cost management and subsequently in governmental financial management in Connecticut. As a full time retiree moving to the Cape, Milt has been enjoying kayaking, off roading on the beaches, wonderful meals at some of the great Cape restaurants, and most of all forming new friendships many of whom have become part of his extended "cape family". As an animal advocate, he is a member of the Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care and likes spending time with his Great Dane.
Several years ago Milt became a member of the Lower Cape LGBT 55+ group, and more recently the Cape Cod Gay Men's Social Group. Once he became a member of Cape Cod Pride he began to appreciate the opportunity for unity and community among the various LGBTQ groups and residents on the Cape. Milt is glad to accept appointment to the Board and looks forward to finding ways he can support the mission of Cape Cod Pride.
Treasurer and Chair, Vendor Committee
MiltHarris@capecodpride.org
Milt moved from Connecticut to the Cape in 2012. He spent most of his full time career in telecommunications cost management and subsequently in governmental financial management in Connecticut. As a full time retiree moving to the Cape, Milt has been enjoying kayaking, off roading on the beaches, wonderful meals at some of the great Cape restaurants, and most of all forming new friendships many of whom have become part of his extended "cape family". As an animal advocate, he is a member of the Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care and likes spending time with his Great Dane.
Several years ago Milt became a member of the Lower Cape LGBT 55+ group, and more recently the Cape Cod Gay Men's Social Group. Once he became a member of Cape Cod Pride he began to appreciate the opportunity for unity and community among the various LGBTQ groups and residents on the Cape. Milt is glad to accept appointment to the Board and looks forward to finding ways he can support the mission of Cape Cod Pride.
John Madeira
Clerk
john@capecodpride.org
A lifelong resident of Massachusetts, the Cape has always been a special place for John with fond memories of family vacations to Ptown, Orleans and Martha's Vineyard. In 2018, he moved to Falmouth to live with his partner. John is the proud father of two wonderful children.
Employed for over 20 years at Acushnet Company/Titelist, he is currently a Senior Quality Technician for their Custom Operations facility. John is an avid gardener and enjoys traveling, hiking, biking and kayaking. His charcoal figure drawings and plein air and still life paintings have been featured in exhibits at Gallery X in New Bedford, MA.
Learning about Cape Cod Pride happened while attending their MeetUps and events. John is eager to assist and contribute to their mission of connection and support for the LGBTQ community.
Clerk
john@capecodpride.org
A lifelong resident of Massachusetts, the Cape has always been a special place for John with fond memories of family vacations to Ptown, Orleans and Martha's Vineyard. In 2018, he moved to Falmouth to live with his partner. John is the proud father of two wonderful children.
Employed for over 20 years at Acushnet Company/Titelist, he is currently a Senior Quality Technician for their Custom Operations facility. John is an avid gardener and enjoys traveling, hiking, biking and kayaking. His charcoal figure drawings and plein air and still life paintings have been featured in exhibits at Gallery X in New Bedford, MA.
Learning about Cape Cod Pride happened while attending their MeetUps and events. John is eager to assist and contribute to their mission of connection and support for the LGBTQ community.
Heather Crombie, MSD
Virtual Programming Chair
hcrombie@capecodpride.org
Heather was instrumental in launching Marriott’s LGBT employee resource group in 2012. She was the lead member for activating the group’s website and all of the privacy provisions that were enacted. She assisted in creating the group’s mission statement, as well as participated in their website and international member committees. She also led the design of Marriott’s initial advertising efforts in support of the LGBT community.
Heather led the creation of, and facilitated an implicit bias workshop for her current employer, K12 inc. The workshop gave birth to a group of curriculum writers and designers who find ways to include more diverse voices & references in instructional products. She researches the usability and adoption of software by students, parents, teachers and administrators. Throughout her career, she has led numerous teams in the design of usable interfaces for community, ecommerce and education.
She has lived in Brewster with her spouse, June, & dog Lily, since 2015. She enjoys gardening, cooking, biking, swimming, hiking, camping, and kayaking...really, anything on water. She also likes to downhill & cross-country ski, sled, skate and snowshoe and has been known to pray for more snow.
Virtual Programming Chair
hcrombie@capecodpride.org
Heather was instrumental in launching Marriott’s LGBT employee resource group in 2012. She was the lead member for activating the group’s website and all of the privacy provisions that were enacted. She assisted in creating the group’s mission statement, as well as participated in their website and international member committees. She also led the design of Marriott’s initial advertising efforts in support of the LGBT community.
Heather led the creation of, and facilitated an implicit bias workshop for her current employer, K12 inc. The workshop gave birth to a group of curriculum writers and designers who find ways to include more diverse voices & references in instructional products. She researches the usability and adoption of software by students, parents, teachers and administrators. Throughout her career, she has led numerous teams in the design of usable interfaces for community, ecommerce and education.
She has lived in Brewster with her spouse, June, & dog Lily, since 2015. She enjoys gardening, cooking, biking, swimming, hiking, camping, and kayaking...really, anything on water. She also likes to downhill & cross-country ski, sled, skate and snowshoe and has been known to pray for more snow.
Saraphina Churchill
Social Media Communications
saraphina@capecodpride.org
Saraphina has been a community activist since she was a teenager when she started marching for queer rights, gender equality and attending peace rallies. Growing up in a liberal community in western Massachusetts helped shape how she sees the world. After graduating from art school, she lived in DC for a year and learned a lot about the political side of activism and that there is much work to be done before and after a march.
Saraphina moved to the Cape in 2009. The quiet beach life was a welcomed change from our nation’s capital allowing her priorities to shift. She has been busy building a life with her partner, building her business and making amazing friends. After attending the Cape Cod Pride festival a few years ago she was reminded of her activism days, so she added her name to the volunteer pool for the festival. In 2019 she felt she needed to give more of her time to the cause and volunteered to be on the planning committee for the event. When Sue asked if she was interested in joining the board she was honored and excited.
Social Media Communications
saraphina@capecodpride.org
Saraphina has been a community activist since she was a teenager when she started marching for queer rights, gender equality and attending peace rallies. Growing up in a liberal community in western Massachusetts helped shape how she sees the world. After graduating from art school, she lived in DC for a year and learned a lot about the political side of activism and that there is much work to be done before and after a march.
Saraphina moved to the Cape in 2009. The quiet beach life was a welcomed change from our nation’s capital allowing her priorities to shift. She has been busy building a life with her partner, building her business and making amazing friends. After attending the Cape Cod Pride festival a few years ago she was reminded of her activism days, so she added her name to the volunteer pool for the festival. In 2019 she felt she needed to give more of her time to the cause and volunteered to be on the planning committee for the event. When Sue asked if she was interested in joining the board she was honored and excited.