79- ROGER ROA — Director of Development, Pride Center at Equality Park
Roger Roa has been working with the Pride Center for almost five years – the first two and a half were as a volunteer. The Pride Center is the seventh largest LGBT community center in the nation, with a two and a half million dollar-operating budget. As Director of Development, Roa cultivates, identifies, and maintains the Founder’s Circle – a group of 300 plus high-level donors. He also oversees the many events the Pride Center host throughout the year that actively fundraise for the center. On the horizon are the Center’s first 5k run on April 10th, 2016. When asked about his work, Roa told Agenda, “It doesn’t feel like I’m coming to work every day. It feels like I am helping my friends and my community. These donors keep our lights on, and help us service the 50,000 people we do each year.”
