Uniting City of Phoenix LGBTQ employees and allies through professional development and social networking opportunities.
MISSION
The LGBTQ-EA unites City of Phoenix LGBTQ employees and allies by providing a safe space through professional development and social networking. We achieve this by promoting high professional standards and opportunities. This includes but is not limited to: mentoring and developing professional relationships and opportunities with its members; offering a positive and inclusive environment; providing platforms, candid conversations, and resources to educate, empower, and unite employees around championing equality; and creating awareness among City employees about LGBTQ culture and history.
For more information about our Employee Alliance, feel free to listen to this brief podcast, produced by the City of Phoenix, featuring Chris Christensen, LGBTQ EA Past President and Professional Development Chair.
Board of Directors
Executive Board FY22-23
President
Paul Yount
Police Department – Crime Lab
Vice President
Doug Mings
Neighborhood Services Department
Secretary
Ira McCullough
Aviation Department
Treasurer
Keirsten Anderson
Equal Opportunity Department
Member at Large
Anthony Leger
Equal Opportunity Department
Member at Large Sashaa Contreras
Water Services Department
Member at Large Jes Paez
Human Services Department
Immediate Past President
Brant Keeney
Fire Department
Standing Committees
- Communication – Anthony Leger, Equal Opportunity Department
- Community Outreach & Networking – Melodie Mendivil, Street Transportation Department
- Membership – Doug Mings, Neighborhood Services Department
- Professional Development – Chris Christensen, Neighborhood Services Department
Special Committee
- Pride Parade Committee – Shannon Montilla, Housing Department; Doug Mings, Neighborhood Services Department
- Elections Committee – Chris Christensen, Neighborhood Services Department
If you’re interested in joining any committees, please contact Paul Yount at Paul.Yount@phoenix.gov
Board of Directors FY21-22
President Brant Keeney, Fire Department
Vice-President Karina Fitzgerald, Aviation Department
Secretary Matt Heil – Aviation Department
Treasurer Keirsten Anderson, Equal Opportunity Department
Member at Large Anthony Leger, Equal Opportunity Department
Member at Large Melodie Mendivil, Street Transportation Department
Member at Large Doug Mings, Neighborhood Services Department
Board of Directors FY20-21
President Chris Christensen, Neighborhood Services Department
Vice-President Michelle Blau, Human Services Department
Secretary Brandy Ryan, Neighborhood Services Department
Treasurer Zack Wallace, Finance Department
Member at Large Brant Keeney, Fire Department
Member at Large Melodie Mendivil, Street Transportation Department
Member at Large Doug Mings, Neighborhood Services Department