PACE is a nonpartisan organization that works to advance equality in Northwest Louisiana so that the LGBTQ+ community can lead open, honest, responsible, and safe lives at home and in the workplace.
We Believe
In a world where all people are free to express their gender identity and sexual orientation with pride.
PACE’s Newly Elected 2025 Board Members! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce the PACE Board of Directors for 2025! Please join us in congratulating these outstanding individuals who will help lead our organization into the new year:
✨ President: Hershey Krippendorf
✨ Vice President: Charles Wilson
✨ Treasurer: Gary McCollister
✨ Secretary: Nora Long
✨ Members at Large: Raydra Hall, Margot Bibby, Mona Lisa Garrett
Thank you for your commitment to PACE and our mission. Your leadership and dedication will undoubtedly make 2025 an incredible year for our community.
Let’s give them a warm welcome as they take on these important roles! 🎊
🚨 New Page Alert! 🚨
Learn about the key challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community in Louisiana on our new “Issues” page, listed at the top of the menu bar (or under the three-line menu icon on mobile). 🌈
Stay informed and take action with ready-to-use letter templates you can personalize and email to legislators. Each letter includes a simple copy/paste list of email addresses for easy sending. You can also find all of the templates under “Take Action” in the menu bar. Let’s raise our voices for change! 💪
👉 Check it out now!
Official Statement from PACE:
Together in Solidarity
We know this moment feels uncertain, but our commitment to equality and justice remains as strong as ever. Our community has faced hard times before — whether in the fight for marriage equality, pushing back against harmful policies, or simply standing up to be heard and respected. Every struggle has made us stronger, and together, we’ve created lasting momentum for change.
The path forward may seem daunting, but that’s exactly why we must keep pushing forward. Now, more than ever, we need each other. Every effort matters, every voice counts, and each one of us makes a difference. Let’s stay connected, support one another, and continue to shape Louisiana into a place where everyone can live freely and authentically.
Thank you for your courage and commitment. Together, we’re creating a future where all of us can be proud.
