Proud Art STL Leadership
Our team of Board Members and POSSIBILITIES Advocates work together to ensure Proud Art STL stays aligned with its mission and continues to serve LGBTQIA+ youth with care and intention.
Our Board
Peggy Rhodes
(she/her)
Peggy is Board President and one of the co-founders of Proud Art STL, where she champions the belief that every LGBTQIA+ young person deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated. She brings a strong background in project management and financial planning, helping the organization build programs and partnerships that strengthen community and expand access to the arts.
JoAnne Vogel
(she/her)
Andrea has had a love for art and community for her entire life. She believes, along with her family, that embracing what makes us each unique is what keeps the color in the world. She has always had a passion around diversity and inclusion, so this seemed like a natural fit. She is grateful to be a part of this group that will encourage and uplift our youth!
Maddie Rhodes
(she/her)
Our Team
lenna jove cyprus
(he/him/they/them)
lenna jove cyprus
(he/him/they/them)
I’m a storyteller, connector, and professional asker of generative questions. At PASTL, I support our work through social media, grant writing and management, and coordinating workshops. I enjoy helping us clarify who we are and what we do, telling that story in words and visuals, and building meaningful relationships with our broader community.
In my free time, I’m likely reading another queer novel, cuddling with my cats, making something more beautiful, connecting with the trees and birds, or laughing with my friends.
In my free time, I’m likely reading another queer novel, cuddling with my cats, making something more beautiful, connecting with the trees and birds, or laughing with my friends.
In my free time, I’m likely reading another queer novel, cuddling with my cats, making something more beautiful, connecting with the trees and birds, or laughing with my friends.
Ren Atherton
(she / they)
Ren Atherton
(she / they)
As an art lover, community member, and dream builder, Ren is grateful to be a part of PASTL’s work to uplift queer youth through creative connection. They’re a licensed social worker with a background in youth development, mental health, and LGBTQIA+ programming & education. When she’s not running our POSSIBILITIES program or seeing her therapy clients, you can find Ren at choir practice, on a walk in the park, reading in the sauna, or spending time with loved ones.
May Bell
(he/him)
May Bell
(he/him)
Christine Rhodes
(she/her)
Christine Rhodes
(she/her)
Laine Kenny
(she/her)
Laine Kenny
(she/her)
Sean Lowery
(he/him)
Sean Lowery
(he/him)
POSSIBILITIES ADVOCATES
Ross
( )
Axel
(he/him)
Arlo
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Caitlyn
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Tommy
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Violet
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Lucian
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Erin
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Ivy
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Lilith
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Shakira
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Edwin
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Keep Creativity Accessible for All
Your donation makes a direct impact. Every dollar helps us provide artistic supplies, rent safe workshop spaces, and cover essential costs like insurance — so we can keep growing this community.
Proud Art STL is a public charity recognized as tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3).
