About

Our Mission

Our mission is to be a beacon throughout Sonoma County for LGBTQIA+ business owners, entrepreneurs, and other professionals looking to network, build relationships, and support one another in our professional goals.

Our Values

At the heart of Professionals With Pride is a deep belief in showing up with courage, serving with heart, and building genuine connections that uplift our community. We hold ourselves to a standard of excellence—bringing care, skill, and intention to every interaction, every collaboration, and every opportunity to help our LGBTQIA+ community thrive.

Connection

Service

Excellence

Courage

Meet the Board of Advisors

 Our Founding Board Members are dedicated to the success of all LGBTQIA+ professionals, business owners, freelancers, and entreprenuers in Sonoma County. We acknowledge our board’s lack of diversity, and we need your help to “Fill in the Rainbow”.
Carson Amiral
(He/Him)

Founding Board Member President

Spencer DeSylva
(They/Them)
Founding Board Member
CJ Kerls
(He/Him)
Founding Board Member Treasurer
Ashley Gomez
(She/Her)
Founding Board Member
Emily Albert
(She/Her)
Founding Board Member
Tyler Thompson
(He/Him)
Founding Board Member Vice President
Dominick Miller
(He/Him)
Founding Board Member Secretary
Eugene Dilan
(He/Him)
Founding Board Member

Vision

Professionals with Pride is advancing Sonoma County’s professional network by introducing its first LGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce. By creating a more supportive and unified network, our community can continue to
thrive.