Gina (she/her) is originally a native of Los Angeles, California but when her wife introduced her to Ashland, she fell in love with the Rogue Valley and moved up to Southern Oregon two years later. She is a proud member (and city councilor!) of a community that so openly welcomes diversity and fosters acceptances.
In May 2009, Gina’s wife and dear friend discussed the possibilities of a pride festival and decided to “take it to the streets!” The next year on October 9, 2010 they marched with some 500 people down Main Street in Ashland with hundreds people cheering them on and SOPride was born.
With a loving family, and a tremendous passion for life, Gina is happy to be here celebrating eleven beautiful years of pride in Ashland, OR.