August Jackson (he/him) is a human resource professional in Modesto, where he has resided for the past decade. August is a long-time community member who was integral to supporting services in 2020 during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. He has a long-standing commitment to LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, and disability advocacy, shaped by his time as a teenager volunteering at RCC in Concord. This experience at a pride center profoundly shaped his understanding of the vital role that support, education, and community play in one’s personal journey. August is dedicated to advancing MoPride’s mission and ensuring that our center remains a crucial resource for every individual seeking support and empowerment on their own path.

June Sparrow (They/Them) is excited for their 4th year on MoPride’s Board of Directors. They established PolyAmI, a safe space for folks in polyamorous relationships to find support and understanding. June has worked with several community service providers in Modesto and continues to be a proud advocate for their queer and disabled community.

Britni Lloyd’s (She/Her/Hers) first job was as a member of the Youth STD Prevention Team for the Stanislaus County AIDS Project. She later became the manager of the team after obtaining a Medical Assistant Certification. As manager she developed harm reduction presentations that were given at high schools, juvenile halls, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, and court mandated education classes. She continued her work by becoming a housing case manager working with Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS. Her passion to help those who have HIV/AIDS led her to becoming a caregiver and she spent five years as an end of life care giver for folks with AIDS before joining the MoPride team in 2018

Elaina Najera (she/her) joins the MoPride Board of Directors to continue her work in community building. Born and raised in Modesto, Elaina has been helping loved ones and community members navigate various systems throughout her life, and professionally as a social worker for 14 years. After graduating from California State University, Stanislaus, she became a licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about LGBTQ+ issues, disability justice, and collective liberation. She hopes to support MoPride as a board member through collaboration, advocacy, direct service, and action for the community. When she’s not working to help folks, Elaina can be found at K-Pop concerts.

Bettie Mercury (she/they) is best known as the head of Glitten Coven Cabaret (voted Best of 209 in 2023) but do not let that sparkle overshadow their work in the community. Bettie has been giving free haircuts to folks in need for years and is leading Valley Streetz Self Care. She joins the MoPride Board of Directors to further support their community as a proud queer Central Valley native.