H.G. Stovall, he/him, is a native Middle Tennessean who became involved in queer community activism serving as the Co-Chair of Parents Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) and through Tennessee's Constitutional marriage discrimination amendment in 2006, connected with and then joined the Board of the Tennessee Equality Project and Tennessee Equality Project Foundation. In 2019, H.G. joined the board of Nashville Launch Pad, middle Tennessee's only provider of emergency shelter serving young adults and the LGBTQIA+ community where he now serves as Executive Director.  He is also founding board chair of Connection United Methodist Church an affirming faith community in Donelson.  H.G. and his husband Cody share a home with three absolutely adorable fur babies, a fair amount of mid-century Pyrex and a few vintage Barbies.

"A native Nashvillian, David worked as a pastry chef for many acclaimed restaurants including Gotham Bar and Grill, Merkato 55, and Xie Xie. David then worked at the Kimberly Hotel, eventually being elevated to executive chef.

In 2018, David returned home to Nashville and opened D'Andrews Bakery & Café. After five short years of operation, D'Andrews was nominated as a James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Outstanding Bakery in January 2024.

David serves on the boards for Nashville CARES and the Tennessee Pride Chamber. In 2021, D'Andrews received the LGBT Small Business Diversity Award.

David lives downtown within walking distance to his eponymous bakery with his husband Matt and their two French bulldogs, Daisy & Mocha."

Jace Wilder (he/they)  is a community advocate dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and empowering future.

They have spent 8 years fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in a multitude of roles, all of which engage with the overall community to create a better tomorrow. He is  now the volunteer education manager for Tennessee Equality Project, the Youth and Recovery Coordinator for NAMI Davidson County, the community liaison for hate crimes in the Community Engagement board of the FBI, and more. He has done a range of work including speaking in front of committees, writing legislation, doing community outreach and research including for the US Senate and the NIH, has taught about LGBTQ+ lives and trans rights to hundreds of people and most importantly, works to continue to uplift the voices of ALL marginalized communities. 

Tina is a passionate advocate for inclusivity, empowerment, and positive leadership. With a strong background in fostering workplace culture and creative branding, Tina channels her skills into meaningful initiatives that uplift and inspire. As an active ally for the Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG) at her workplace, she works to support LGBTQI colleagues, champion equity, and contribute to a welcoming environment for all. Her dedication to transparency and trust extends beyond professional settings, driving her commitment to volunteering for LGBTQI organizations. Believing in the power of support, representation, and action, Tina actively contributes to causes that provide safe spaces, resources, and advocacy for LGBTQI individuals. By engaging in these efforts, she helps strengthen communities, amplifies voices, and ensures that everyone has access to dignity and respect. Tina embraces both strategic thinking and creativity, using her talents to craft messages, designs, and initiatives that resonate deeply with individuals and teams alike.