Manny Travers (He/Him/Il)
Board Co-President
Manny is a queer artist and arts administrator from Wolastoq (Fredericton), currently residing in Menaquesk (Saint John), New Brunswick. He graduated from Mount Allison University in 2022 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts, and pursued a certificate in Contemporary Arts & Culture Management from UNB in 2023. Manny aspires for an intersectional future through creative means: art can be a medium of expression for everyone.
Katie Herrington (She/Her/Elle)
Board Co-President
Katie is a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community who was born and raised a settler on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqey in Menahqesk (Saint John). She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of New Brunswick and is pursuing her B.Ed at St. Thomas University. She is passionate about many issues including Indigenous rights and fostering and developing accessible and livable communities.
Raunak Bagga (He/Him/Il)
Secretary
Originally from central India, Raunak moved to Saint John in 2018 for his education and career. His professional background is in Marketing and Communications, where he loves to find solutions to everyday problems through technology, creativity, and simplicity. He is passionate about giving a voice to marginalized groups, reducing ignorance, and ensuring the representation of minority groups. Raunak also believes in supporting everyone with kindness and compassion.
Bailey Boyer (She/Her/Elle)
Vice President
Bailey is a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community from Rothesay, New Brunswick. She graduated from UNB Saint John in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science before attending Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law where she obtained a law degree in 2023 with a specialization in Health Law. Bailey was called to the New Brunswick Bar in June of 2024. She is currently a non-practicing lawyer working for Horizon Health and as a wedding officiant. She believes that an equitable future for all people is possible and worth fighting for.
H. Rice-Sawyer (They/Them)
Board Member
H is a proud member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and resides in Menahquesk (Saint John), New Brunswick, while raising a family. Their expertise lies in healthcare, with a particular focus on business and human resources. Currently, H holds the position of Senior Director of People & Operations at Kindred Home Care. This organization is dedicated to offering in-home support services to clients throughout New Brunswick. H’s passion lies in creating spaces where individuals can thrive as their most authentic selves.
Catherine Sidney (She/Her/Elle)
Board Member
Catherine is a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community residing in Saint John, New Brunswick. In 2002, she received a Master of Business Administration from the University of Guelph. Before retiring in 2021, Catherine was a Senior Administrator, overseeing Health programs at New Brunswick Community College. In 2005, Catherine and her spouse (Bridget) were one of four couples who fought for and won the right to marry in the Province of New Brunswick. Catherine particularly enjoys travelling with family, spending time with her German Shepherd (Brahms IV), and working on their historic home in the Old North End. Catherine is passionate about education and everyone having the right to be their authentic self.
Bridget McGale (She/Her/Elle)
Board Member
Bridget is a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, residing in Saint John, NB. In 1989, she received a Bachelor of Design in Communication Design from NSCAD. She was the first Design student to be awarded the Governor General’s Medal for Academic Achievement in the college’s history. Bridget is the President and CEO of McGale & Associates Inc., a design and communication company operating in Saint John since 1993. Bridget loves spending time with Catherine and family, travelling, and is passionate about all forms of art. “Make the ordinary extraordinary” is the motto that Bridget and Catherine live by.
Michelle Curwen (She/They/Elle)
Board Member
Michelle Curwen is a queer retired Registered Nurse who graduated in 1990. She retired from nursing due to injuries and to focus on raising her two children. Michelle has been an active volunteer with Chroma for several years, contributing wherever needed. More recently, she has been especially involved with the Rainbow Lunch Club, where she continues to support and engage with the community. Michelle’s interests include painting landscapes, crocheting, reading, and watching anime.
Marsha Hitchcock (She/Her/Elle)
Board Member
Marsha’s favourite thing to do at work is to shine a light on those who don’t normally stand in the spotlight. Her job, supporting people with disabilities in New Brunswick, centers on uplifting others in any way she can. It can be dangerous to get to know her, because she’ll drag you across the room and introduce you to anyone and everyone she thinks you ought to meet!
Words she lives by: “Your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else.” – Toni Morrison.
She’s been lucky enough to find work that aligns with this ideal, and hopes to continue empowering other people. She is a keen reader, writer, and loves to be involved in her community.
Hannah Gray (She/Her/Elle)
Board Member
Hannah is proud to be a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Originally from Nova Scotia, she has called Saint John home since 2019. Hannah graduated from St. Thomas University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts and went on to complete a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Queen’s University. She now owns and operates a small therapy practice that supports neurodivergent children and youth. In both work and life, Hannah is passionate about creating spaces where everyone can thrive.
