The Board
Pam Washburn she/her/hers
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 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.
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 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.
Nim Nimtuk she/her/hers
Vice President
Nim@capecodpride.org
I have been a member of Cape Cod Pride for about two years. I enjoyed a few events when Sue was president, when my schedule permitted, but it wasn’t until covid hit last year that I sought out Cape Cod Pride virtual events as a lifeline.
I’ve come to see the people I’ve met during this past year and a half as family. A community of people whom I’ve come to respect and love, people I would likely not have the opportunity to get to know if Cape Cod Pride hadn’t thrown our community a lifeline during the siege of covid.
As a former member of the Board of Directors for The Cape and Islands Orchid Society, I understand how much work is involved keeping a nonprofit organization alive. It is because if no one does it, it doesn’t get done. And if I expect Cape Cod Pride to continue serving our community, to be available for me and anyone else who clicks the link for our Web page, Facebook or Instagram. then I need to show up and take part.
I am a Mom and a Grandmother. I care for grandkids 3 days a week and enjoy their company with a passion only a grandma can. I grow orchids on my windowsill, and continue to work out my passion for gardening by pulling weeds as permitted, lol, in my daughter’s gardens. I love the outside; walking is a favorite pastime and I have recently become reacquainted with a bicycle.
Vice President
Nim@capecodpride.org
I have been a member of Cape Cod Pride for about two years. I enjoyed a few events when Sue was president, when my schedule permitted, but it wasn’t until covid hit last year that I sought out Cape Cod Pride virtual events as a lifeline.
I’ve come to see the people I’ve met during this past year and a half as family. A community of people whom I’ve come to respect and love, people I would likely not have the opportunity to get to know if Cape Cod Pride hadn’t thrown our community a lifeline during the siege of covid.
As a former member of the Board of Directors for The Cape and Islands Orchid Society, I understand how much work is involved keeping a nonprofit organization alive. It is because if no one does it, it doesn’t get done. And if I expect Cape Cod Pride to continue serving our community, to be available for me and anyone else who clicks the link for our Web page, Facebook or Instagram. then I need to show up and take part.
I am a Mom and a Grandmother. I care for grandkids 3 days a week and enjoy their company with a passion only a grandma can. I grow orchids on my windowsill, and continue to work out my passion for gardening by pulling weeds as permitted, lol, in my daughter’s gardens. I love the outside; walking is a favorite pastime and I have recently become reacquainted with a bicycle.
Heather Crombie, MSD she/her/hers
Programming Co-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.
Programming Co-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.
Ian McNally she/her/hers
Assistant Treasurer
ian@capecodpride.org
Sharing a common purpose and working in teams are powerful motivators for me. I joined Cape Cod Pride as a board member in order to help build a sense of community that includes everyone under the LBGTQ umbrella.
As part time residents of South Dennis, I discovered Cape Cod Pride in early 2019. Once the pandemic hit, I moved here full time and began attending virtual and outdoor events. I joined Pam and Heather on weekly hikes and became regulars at Thursday’s game nights. I was impressed with how quickly Cape Cod Pride was able to respond to the needs of the LBGTQ community by helping to maintain connections through the pandemic. Now I find myself more connected than ever.
As a lifelong Massachusetts resident, I worked as an RN in Boston for 20+ years. I am an avid outdoor enthusiast. I love the ocean and my many hobbies include biking, electric bikes, hiking, kayaking, camping and walking my two Chihuahuas. You can also find me practicing gratitude and meditation in my constant pursuit of personal growth. I look forward to seeing you at the next event!
Assistant Treasurer
ian@capecodpride.org
Sharing a common purpose and working in teams are powerful motivators for me. I joined Cape Cod Pride as a board member in order to help build a sense of community that includes everyone under the LBGTQ umbrella.
As part time residents of South Dennis, I discovered Cape Cod Pride in early 2019. Once the pandemic hit, I moved here full time and began attending virtual and outdoor events. I joined Pam and Heather on weekly hikes and became regulars at Thursday’s game nights. I was impressed with how quickly Cape Cod Pride was able to respond to the needs of the LBGTQ community by helping to maintain connections through the pandemic. Now I find myself more connected than ever.
As a lifelong Massachusetts resident, I worked as an RN in Boston for 20+ years. I am an avid outdoor enthusiast. I love the ocean and my many hobbies include biking, electric bikes, hiking, kayaking, camping and walking my two Chihuahuas. You can also find me practicing gratitude and meditation in my constant pursuit of personal growth. I look forward to seeing you at the next event!
Lucy Young she/her/hers
Secretary@capecodpride.org
I retired from my airline pilot career in 2019 and moved back to Falmouth in spring 2021 with my two cats Tom and Sweet Pea. I have really enjoyed the various events with CC Pride and attended as many as I could, parades, hikes, bingo at Bad Martha’s, etc. It is important to keep advocating for GLBT citizens on the cape and to celebrate our community at Pride events. Nonprofits need volunteers do to the work and I want to give back to the community. I am a member of the National Gay Pilots Association.
A New Englander by upbringing, I served in the Navy and moved around quite a bit with the military and my commercial aviation career. I am happy to be back in New England! I enjoy outdoor activities, biking, hiking, pickleball, tennis and golf.
Secretary@capecodpride.org
I retired from my airline pilot career in 2019 and moved back to Falmouth in spring 2021 with my two cats Tom and Sweet Pea. I have really enjoyed the various events with CC Pride and attended as many as I could, parades, hikes, bingo at Bad Martha’s, etc. It is important to keep advocating for GLBT citizens on the cape and to celebrate our community at Pride events. Nonprofits need volunteers do to the work and I want to give back to the community. I am a member of the National Gay Pilots Association.
A New Englander by upbringing, I served in the Navy and moved around quite a bit with the military and my commercial aviation career. I am happy to be back in New England! I enjoy outdoor activities, biking, hiking, pickleball, tennis and golf.