ENC Pride Leadership
ENC Pride Board of Directors
Austin Moore
Board President
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austin@encpride.org
Austin grew up in Richmond, VA before he moved to New Bern, NC in 2017. He currently lives in Kinston, NC after moving there in 2019. When he moved to Eastern North Carolina he noticed a lack of events and safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals which led to the creation of ENC Pride. He also currently serves on the Onlsow County LGBTQ Community Center's board of directors and on the ENC Pride Event Planning Committee.
Laurie Anderson
Board Vice President
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
laurie@encpride.org
Laurie is originally from Connecticut and moved to North Carolina in 1991. She has always wanted to start a nonprofit and decided to help the LGBTQ+ community. She owns The Herritage in Kinston where ENC Pride hosts their monthly drag shows. Laurie also currently serves on the ENC Pride Event Planning Committee.
Willie Jacobs
Board Secretary & Treasurer
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willie@encpride.org
ENC Pride Event Planning Committee
Erick Tobias
Committee Member
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erick.tobias@encpride.org
Bio coming soon.
Ashley Wallace
Committee Member
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ashley.wallace@encpride.org
Ashley grew up in Mobile, AL before moving to Jacksonville, NC in 2004. When she moved to Onslow County she realized that there was no support for LBGTQ students and youth. She decided to become an ally and fight for equal rights. She currently also serves on the Onslow County LBGTQ Community Center as an advisor and ally.
Suzanne Watts
Committee Member
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Bio coming soon.
Michelle Michaels
Committee Member
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Bio coming soon.
Julie Babbin
Committee Member
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Crystal French
Committee Member
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crystal.french@encpride.org
Crystal is a proud weirdo! Her family motto is: “Why be normal, when you can be interesting!” She
graduated from a Christian School in New Bern, but it wasn’t until she was in her 30’s that she realized
that their teachings on LGBTQ+ did not vibe with her own faith and life. Coming Out as pansexual she
feels has been an amazing experience that would not have been possible without the support of her
fiancé and their 3 children. She is also a leader of the Crystal Coast Chapter of Free Mom Hugs.