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History

 
Amidst the historic backdrop of Greenwich Village, the iconic Stonewall Inn occupied two adjoining storefronts at 51 and 53 Christopher Street and stood as a beacon of resilience on June 28, 1969, when the Stonewall Rebellion took place. Forever changing the course of the LGBTQIA+ movement, the events that transpired on this day became one of the most pivotal moments in the fight for full equality before closing its doors. In the years that followed, the physical space underwent transformations with the current bar at 53 Christopher Street reopening its doors in 1990. Meanwhile, 51 Christopher Street housed a number of different businesses.
 
A few years after President Obama designated a national monument at the site of Stonewall Rebellion in 2016, Pride Live secured the lease to the long-empty 51 Christopher Street storefront and reimagined and transformed the 2,100 square foot space into the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center (SNMVC), the first LGBTQIA+ visitor center within the National Park System. This historic project began six years ago and has been led by two Queer women of color: Pride Live Co-Founders Diana Rodriguez and Ann Marie Gothard, who embarked on a mission to celebrate and preserve the legacy of Stonewall.
 
More about the Stonewall National Monument

 

Stonewall Inn Exterior
Stonewall Riots

Mission Statement

 
The mission of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center (SNMVC) is to memorialize the legacy of the Stonewall Rebellion while serving as a beacon for generations to come and visit the very site where history was made and the fight for full LGBTQ+ equality began.

Team




Ann Marie Gothard, She/Her

President & Board Chair, Pride Live
Co-Founder, Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center


Ann Marie Gothard (she/her) is a seasoned communications leader with over 20 years of experience driving strategic impact across the corporate and non-profit sectors. Throughout her career—spanning health care, Fortune 500 corporations, and major global organizations—she has earned a reputation as a motivational leader who thrives at the intersection of strategic communication and social purpose.


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Diana Rodriguez, She/Her

CEO, Pride Live
Co-Founder, Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center


Diana Rodriguez (she/her) is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pride Live, a national 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to accelerating awareness and support for the LGBTQ+ community via social advocacy and community engagement.


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Elena Escobar, They/Them

Senior Outreach & Education Manager


Elena Escobar (They/Them) is a multidisciplinary artist and LGBTQIA+ advocate who brings a vibrant, creative energy to PrideLive, that is deeply rooted in a passion for community engagement, education, and the arts. While at Rutgers University, they championed equity and visibility by launching pop-up art events that uplifted local queer and BIPOC creators. Previously as a dedicated program coordinator, Escobar advanced accessible outreach and event planning, building meaningful relationships and advocating for inclusive community spaces.


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Joe Camerota, He/Him

Visitor Experience Associate


Joe Camerota (he/him) is honored to serve as a Visitor Experience Associate at The Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center. He has a professional background in performance and visual arts. As well as a professional background in LGBTQ historical education.


Masie Love

Visitor Experience Associate


Masie is excited to be a part of the PRIDE LIVE team, and help share the history of Stonewall. By engaging with visitors, she wishes to build community by ensuring every person who comes to Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center feels seen, heard, and valued.


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Tj Betty Krup, She/Her

Development & Community Engagement Manager


Tj Betty Krup (she/her) is a proud transgender woman and philanthropic development and operations professional with eight years of experience advancing nonprofit missions through fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and operational excellence. She believes the most powerful force in the world is community, and that empathy is the foundation for creating lasting change.


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Tos Sasitorn, He/Him

Visitor Experience Associate


Tos Sasitorn (he/him) is a marketing, events, and community engagement professional with more than 15 years of experience connecting brands, nonprofits, and communities through impactful campaigns, partnerships, and experiences across the media, entertainment, and social impact sectors.


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Amy Rome

Fundraising Consultant


Amy has extensive fundraising experience having worked in diverse organizations including the School of American Ballet and New York Philharmonic [Lincoln Center], American Field Service, Cancer Care, Episcopal Church Foundation and the Clinton
Foundation where she and Diana met.


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Anoush d’Orville, He/Him

IT Director


Anoush is an experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry, and is the CEO of his own agency, Advisory NYC. He attended the United Nations International School and a Masters in International Relations from New York University.


Dan Monteavaro

Creative Director


Originally from South Bronx, Moncho 1929’s practice expands to London, Milan, Los Angeles and Seoul. Being deeply influenced by global aesthetics and the urban artwork that surrounds his daily life.


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Jamie Nicholas

Graphic + Printing Services


Decades of experience in the printing industry has given her the expertise to handle any printing challenge. Her network of vendor relationships enables her to match every project with the right source, and manage the entire process, from beginning to end.


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Junko Bridston

Graphic Design


Junko is a New York-based graphic designer who created the iconic Pride Live Logo first in 2011, then redesigned it in 2018 in order to reflect the organization’s leading role in more growing, inclusive LGBTQ communities. She truly cares about working for good causes and is a believer that thoughtful design can change the world to be a better place.


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Martín Celis, He/Him

Digital Design & Development


Martín Celis is a designer and developer with over 20 years of experience building solutions for the web. He's handled design and development for every iteration of Pride's web presence since 2012. Founded in 2007, his studio has enjoyed long-standing engagements that yield products used regularly by millions of people across a wide range of devices.


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