Those who give of their time and talents
WE ARE
WE STAND UP FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
Betty Jacobs
BSW, LSW Founder/Executive Director
Betty Jacobs is a lifelong Lake County resident and a mother of six. She has spent most of her career working and volunteering with nonprofit organizations. It is through that, that she became aware of the gaps in support and services for the Lake County LGBTQ community. Betty earned her Associates of Human Services through Lakeland Community College. She is currently in her last semester …
Stu Lucker
Board Member
Stu Lucker is a Gay man who grew up in Painesville and has lived his whole life in Lake County. Stu currently resides in Kirtland with his father. Stu started his career as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) in Mayfield. He worked as an accountant/analyst for Progressive Insurance (15 years) and then at Nationwide Insurance (5 Years). In 2013 he decided to launch a 3rd career as a …
Roy Bottiggi
Board Member
Roy Bottiggi grew up in Mentor and has lived his whole life in Lake County. He currently resides in Willoughby with his wife and is the father of two girls. Roy works at Ernst and Young in Technology Consulting focusing on large scale agile transformations. In addition to his IT work, he leads Diversity & Inclusion activities within his EY global practice, leads EY Northeast Ohio’s
Dennis Baker
Board Member
Heff Heffern
Board Member
Heff grew up in a small town in northwestern Pennsylvania, a place that shaped his understanding of community, resilience, and the importance of support systems. From a young age, he saw how essential it is for individuals—especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community—to have access to safe, inclusive spaces where they can be their authentic selves. This experience, combined with his deep personal commitment to change the way people see the world and themselves, has fueled his passion for LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Jessica Pestka
Board Member