ABOUT
MISSION AND HISTORY
MISSION
The mission of the Lower Columbia Q Center is to be a safe and welcoming resource and support service to the LGBTIQIA+ community, friends, families and allies of the Lower Columbia Region.
HISTORY
The Lower Columbia Q Center (LCQC) was founded in 2014 by a group of individuals who saw the need for an organization that would be a safe, welcoming resource and advocate for the LGBTIQIA+ community, friends, families, and allies of the Lower Columbia Region.
In 2016, the LCQC held the first annual Astoria Pride. Since that time, Astoria Pride has grown into a bigger, better, and more fierce advocacy, awareness, and community event.
In February of 2020 LCQC moved into a permanent home at 171 W. Bond Street. This move allows this organization to better support our community.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JIM SUMMERS
CHAIR
He/Him
CHRISSY GILINSKY
VICE CHAIR
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ANITA RAYMOND
TREASURER
She/Her
DON DUNCAN
SECRETARY
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DAVID DRAFULL
BOARD MEMBER
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CHRISTINA ELLIS
BOARD MEMBER
She/Her
DIDA DeANGELIS
BOARD MEMBER
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HILLARY ANN LEVINE
BOARD MEMBER
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TESSA J SCHELLER
BOARD MEMBER
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JORDAN ADMIRE-NOVAK
YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE
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