Winter Park PRIDE Project | 941 W Morse Blvd. #100 Winter Park FL 32789
Winter Park PRIDE Project Board of Directors
Thor Falk, Founder
Thor Falk, Founder
Thor Falk, Founder
Thor Falk came to Winter Park in 1978 as a freshman at Rollins College. Graduating in 1982, his first job was working as a manager at the East India Ice Cream Company – a place many in Winter Park remember fondly! He obtained his MBA from the University of Central Florida where he began a career in Marketing Research. After many years
Thor Falk came to Winter Park in 1978 as a freshman at Rollins College. Graduating in 1982, his first job was working as a manager at the East India Ice Cream Company – a place many in Winter Park remember fondly! He obtained his MBA from the University of Central Florida where he began a career in Marketing Research. After many years in the industry, he opened his own firm Falk Research Associates, Inc. in 2000.
Thor founded the Winter Park PRIDE Project because he believes LGBTQ+ members of our community and visitors need to know they are valued, welcomed and celebrated in Winter Park.
"I can't wait to see Winter Park filled with rainbows!"
Rose Gamba
Thor Falk, Founder
Thor Falk, Founder
Rose Gamba is a CPA serving individuals, families, and small businesses throughout Central Florida. She is a longtime resident of unincorporated Winter Park, affectionally referred to as "The 92." When asked to serve as a founding member of the Winter Park PRIDE Project's Board of Directors, she was quick to say yes to the opportunity
Rose Gamba is a CPA serving individuals, families, and small businesses throughout Central Florida. She is a longtime resident of unincorporated Winter Park, affectionally referred to as "The 92." When asked to serve as a founding member of the Winter Park PRIDE Project's Board of Directors, she was quick to say yes to the opportunity!
She is an active member of the Pride Chamber and the RED Central business referrals network. Rose was just named "Favorite Local CPA" in the Watermark Wave Awards.
Steffen Brandt
Thor Falk, Founder
Steffen Brandt
Steffen Brandt is the co-owner of the new Body Street personal training gym on Orange Avenue. He and is partner Reiner Wolfe opened the gym this year after falling in love with Central Florida and Winter Park in particular. Hailing from Germany, they made the bold move of leaving their corporate jobs and investing in a new life and busi
Steffen Brandt is the co-owner of the new Body Street personal training gym on Orange Avenue. He and is partner Reiner Wolfe opened the gym this year after falling in love with Central Florida and Winter Park in particular. Hailing from Germany, they made the bold move of leaving their corporate jobs and investing in a new life and business in Central Florida.
As soon as Steffen heard about the Winter Park Project 1000 Flag Initiative, he immediately got involved and started spreading the word. Given his enthusiasm and energy, he was the perfect candidate to serve on the Winter Park PRIDE Project Board of Directors.
Bailey Clark
Addison Durrell
Steffen Brandt
Bailey Clark is the Associate Director in the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement at Rollins College. Passionate about education and the role nonprofits and play in strengthening Central Florida, Bailey directs the Bonner Leaders Program, where she matches students with nonprofits, government agencies, or schools for meaningful
Bailey Clark is the Associate Director in the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement at Rollins College. Passionate about education and the role nonprofits and play in strengthening Central Florida, Bailey directs the Bonner Leaders Program, where she matches students with nonprofits, government agencies, or schools for meaningful service opportunities. She also oversees voter registration and education efforts at Rollins, promoting active citizenship among the Rollins community.
Bailey is an Orlando native who received her BA in International Relations from Rollins College and her MA in Political Science from the University of Central Florida. She participated in two years of public service as an AmeriCorps member at Hope CommUnity Center in Apopka and previously served as a Program Coordinator at the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center in Maitland. Bailey is a lifelong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and eager to continue to strengthen her community’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Addison Durrell
Addison Durrell
Addison Durrell
Addison Durrell is a Client Advisor with Seacoast Bank, whose passion is fueled by his love for helping others. Addison grew up in Vero Beach, Florida with four half-siblings and was raised by his mom to be an accepting, loving, and compassionate individual. He believes above all else that those who are given the gift of life should be ab
Addison Durrell is a Client Advisor with Seacoast Bank, whose passion is fueled by his love for helping others. Addison grew up in Vero Beach, Florida with four half-siblings and was raised by his mom to be an accepting, loving, and compassionate individual. He believes above all else that those who are given the gift of life should be able to lead that life with their own passion and desires, whilst staying true to oneself. A straight ally, Addison recalls being questioned about his sexuality while growing up. Regardless of this, he notes that the bigger question should be, “Why did it matter?” He always thought you could be different, you should be different, and people deserved to be proud of those differences.
Addison wanted to take these ideas and dreams of a more accepting and loving community and putting them to work by serving on the Winter Park Pride Project Board of Directors. Addison has found true inspiration in the words of Barbara Gittings, a monumental figure in the fight for LGBT Civil Rights, “Equality means more than passing laws. The struggle is really won in the hearts and minds of the community, where it really counts.”