About Pride's Table
Pride's Table is a nonprofit organization dedicated to mitigating isolation and loneliness in the LGBTQ+ community through meals, conversation, and connection. We believe in the power of coming together over a shared meal to foster a sense of belonging and support. Everyone has a seat at our table.
Mission
Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive space where LGBTQ+ individuals can gather to share meals and engaging conversations, thus reducing social isolation and fostering a sense of community and connection.
Vision
We envision a future where every member of the LGBTQ+ community feels a sense of belonging and finds meaningful connections through our communal meals and supportive environment.
Our Values
Inclusivity
Community
Empathy
Support
Belonging
Gina Moran
President
Gina Moran is a fused and stained glass artist and a proud member of the Artique Co-Op. There she curates a retail space that includes her glass art. In addition to art, Gina has a passion for helping people as evidenced through many different volunteer activities and the recent development of PRIDE’S Table. She is a graduate of Russell Sage College with a B.A. in Psychology, and of SUNY Albany with a M.A. in Social Work.
Gina lives in Rexford, NY with her extraordinarily supportive wife, Melissa, of over 25 years. She is the proud mother of their son Anthony and their younger child, Spencer. Gina is blessed to have always been supported by her parents, Donna and Richard as well as her best friend, Jennifer. When not in her glass studio or close to home, you might find Gina soaking in the rays and tranquil views at Lake George.
Penny Blaisdell
Vice President
Penny lives in Clifton Park with her husband of 29 years and is the mom of 3 amazing young adults. When she isn’t working or involved with her family’s activities, Penny is involved in Rock Voices, a community choir and is the local chapter leader and NYS leader for Free Mom Hugs, an international organization founded by Sara Cunningham that empowers the world to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through visibility, education, and conversation. She loves musical theatre and KPOP.
Penny has strong connections to the LGBTQ+ community and her heart’s desire is for all to feel seen, loved, nurtured, and accepted.
Kelly Clement
Treasurer
Kelly Clement is a Christian Educator who creates and manages programs for children and families at Christ Community Reformed Church. Kelly graduated from Syracuse University with a BS in Communications. She lives in Clifton Park with her husband and they are the proud parents of Abby and Kacey. Kelly enjoys many outdoor activities and spending time with friends and family.
Cara Maryanopolis
Secretary
Cara Maryanopolis is a marketing and communications specialist with a passion for building brands, impeccable design, traveling, and helping others achieve their goals. She is the VP of Marketing at Capital CFO+, a full-service outsourcing firm focused on Accounting, Marketing and Human Resources.
Cara graduated from The College of the Holy Cross with a BA in Sociology and Studio Art and received her Masters in Communications from Boston University. She and her husband are the proud parents of two little boys, Wyatt and Thatcher, and live in Ballston Lake, NY.