Micke is a Hattiesburg transplant and longtime community organizer who is passionate about LGBTQ+ rights, voices, representation, and community. The Spectrum Center is the first place Mickie felt at home in Hattiesburg, and they are excited to spearhead new programs, resources, services, and partnerships that will enhance connection, visibility, and strength to the LGBTQ+ community here. Mickie is eternally grateful to long-time TSC President Keenon Walker for his mentorship, support, and friendship, and they hope to make him and the rest of the community proud with an incredible 2023 for The Spectrum Center.

Ilima grew up as an army brat who moved to Hattiesburg in 2017 and identifies as genderqueer and pansexual. They love cooking, traveling, and their miniature dachshund Elodie. They are pursuing a degree in Sociology with minors in English and Theatre and certificates in DEI and Media & Arts Production. They believe that people have an aversion to what they don't understand, so they strive to create a two-way street for education and empathy, hoping that we can generate a safer and more loving space for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Bea is a Mississippi native, originally from the coast. She enjoys planning and is a social butterfly, so joining the TSC staff was a natural choice. She came out as bisexual in middle school, but came out again as a lesbian in her early twenties. She is a proud pet parent of two cats and one fish and will always find a way to slip her babies into conversation.

Parris is a longtime fixture of the Hattiesburg drag circuit, having performed regionally for many years and mentoring countless performers. She has been booking talent and directing shows for Hattiesdrag, Team Xclusive, and other organizations for the past several years. She loves her community, and her primary goal is to bring everyone together through drag and performance art.

Description Keenon is a longtime fixture at TSC, having served as the President since 2017 and overseeing exponential organizational growth. This year he is taking a well-deserved step back to focus on other pursuits. He is passionate about his community and creating safe, welcoming, and fun spaces for everyone to grow and thrive. He believes strongly in leaving the world better than we found it, and that is reflected in his commitment to TSC's mission and unwavering support of and belief in our marginalized communities.

Twitter: @keeksoncamera

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Jamie wants to help the youth in our community find & use their voice and ensure they have more resources than she did growing up. She wants to be a good citizen to her community, and a good example of what we should put into the world for her kids. Jamie is born and raised in the Hattiesburg area. She loves getting out into her community and enjoys spending time with her family and all of her fur babies.

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Sav is originally from Jasper, Alabama, where she was a tomboy and an athlete from a young age. She eventually ran track on full scholarship at USM, and during college, came out as a lesbian. She wants to show everyone that it is okay to be yourself and that there is nothing to be scared of because there are people and an entire community who will accept you as you are. Sav is also an avid birdwatcher and can frequently be found in the woods with her binoculars.

Alicia is a volunteer-turned-ambassador at The Spectrum Center.  She is a parent of a Trans child and an avid ally of the LGBTQIA+ community. The mother of two teenagers, she has been a Forrest County native for over 20 years and a registered nurse for almost as long. Helping and caring for others is her lifelong passion, so it’s no wonder she felt so at home with such an amazingly welcoming group of people at The Spectrum Center. She advocates for the youth of our Pride Community and wants them to have a safe place of love and acceptance while they transition into adulthood. She will always be available as an ally with love, support, and encouragement for all.