



2023 ART FOR CHANGE
HOST COMMITTEE
BE THE CHANGE!
The Art for Change Host Committee is a group of our most committed Persad supporters who help ensure the success of the event by purchasing their tickets early and inviting their networks and friends to attend the event.
Thank you to the following host committee members for your support of Persad Center and LGBTQ+ mental health.
Host Committee Chair
Gene Welsh
Heroic Hibiscus
Jo & Mary Incorvaia
Gretchen & Michael Rizzo
Resplendent Ruby
Herky & Lisa Pollock
Magnificent Mandarin
Dr. Christian Bolea
Bob Butter & Bart Rauluk
Kim Bowden & Kim Tonelli
Kathy & Pete Cameron
Candi Castleberry
Dr. Lisa Cibik & Bernie Kobosky, Jr.
James Giammarco & Monte Foreman
Mary Ellen DiPasquale
Virginia & John DiPucci
Anthony Dolan
r. DDVictor Dozzi & Rich Eckman
Nina & Moudy El-Togby
Bill Friedlander & Drew Sloan
Patty & Pete Fuscaldo
Paul Gitnik, Esq.
Christopher Hahn & Ron Booth
Keri Harmicar & David Seman
Maria & Michael Healey
Joe Hearn
Dan Heit
Michael Kellar & Joseph Gette
Richard LeBeau & Michael J. White MD
Bill Mandarino & William Campbell
James Millsap
Bob & Pam Rak
Rennick Remley
Ian Price & Will Wenger
Dr. Sabir & Dr. Shalu Singh
Diane Samuels & David Sufrin
Sheri & Dr. Robert Sclabassi
Steve Seibert & Charlie Anderson
Joseph D. Seletyn, Esq.
Gene L. Svrcek
Philip Toomey
John & Nancy Traina
Nicole & Stephen Vitale
Splendid Saffron
John Ronald Daniels & Jennifer Wickwire Hendrickson
Bob Davis & John Klein
Greg DeCesare & Craig Conn
Leslie DeGiovanni & Jack Montini
Rebekah Diaz & Graham Fandrei
Nachum Golan & Steve Hough
Stephanie & Travis Hawes
Marty Healey & Gene Welsh
David Jobin & Angel Burgos
Dr. Larry Leahy & John Van De Grift
Dr. Nicholas & Susan Loutsion
Judy Ruszkowski & Ken Regal
Victoria & George Rose
Craig Ryan & Marc Kempic
Penny Schnarrs & Dr. Mel Tavarez
Kathleen Schneider & Dr. Patricia Hayes
Ronald F. Smutny & George J. Hettler
Katie & Tawni Toole
Host Committee
Paul E. Block
Mary Bockovich
Karen Bolea
Christine Brondyke
Christine L. Bryan
Jerad Buchar
Valerie & Mike Carroll
Doug Clewett
Marianne Cornetti
Barrie Denmark
Ronald G. Cruikshank
Tricia & Sean DeYoung
Raymond DiMichiei
Kelly Drum
Craig Falatovich
Michele Fabrizi
Jay Griffin
Dr. Lathe Haynes
Rachael Heisler
Dr. Ken Ho
Dr. Jim Huggins & Gary Sadler
Deborah Hughes
Rachel Kisic
Dr. Stacy Lane
Jack Lawlor & Matthew Ripple
Chuck Lynn
Dr. Michael Madden
Jeff Martin
Whitney Menarcheck & Amanda Gilchrist
Abby Morrison & Paul Teplitz
Joy Reyes
Chris Pritchard
Joseph P. Pusateri, MD
Dr. Alan Reis
Dan Reitz
Joy Royes
Dominic Rupprecht
Eric Schmid
Judge Christine Ward
Izear Winfrey

Persad Center
412-441-9786
For LGBTQ+ mental health, community, and substance abuse services