President - She/Her/Hers
Cassie is a Peoria transplant from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She's lived in Peoria for more than 15 years and has been on the Peoria Proud Board of Directors since 2019. Cassie is passionate about unifying the community and advocating for marginalized people. In her spare time, Cassie loves to spend time with her wife Lindsay, her 2 cats Vincent and Josephine, and host dinner parties for her friends.
VP of Business- He/They
Rin is dedicated to fostering a supportive community where everyone feels safe and empowered to embrace self-love. Drawing from his own lived experiences, Rin aims to use his joinery to help others feel less alone and make life easier for those in his community. Outside of work and advocacy, he enjoys playing Pokemon and spending quality time with his best friend.
Secretary - She/Her/Hers
Treasurer - He/Him/His
Jake serves as the Treasurer of Peoria Proud, bringing expertise in accounting and budgeting to support the organization’s mission of celebrating and uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community. Jake lives in Germantown Hills with his husband, Scott, and their two dogs, Zeke and Rebel. Together, they own and operate Rebel Roots Hair Haus, combining creativity, collaboration, and community-focused values.
VP of Public Relations - He/His
Todd is a Bloomington, IL native, is a servant leader and owns Hadaway Transport, a non-emergency medical transport company. Living in Peoria Heights with his husband, Todd combines his background in agriculture and disability advocacy to make a positive impact in his community.
We are always looking for new members, and would love to have you!
