President
President
Dory Thomassie
PFLAG Lafayette
About Us
Learn More About PFLAG Lafayette
The Beginning of PFLAG Lafayette
In Lafayette, a group gathered early in 2019 to restart PFLAG Lafayette. Drag Queen Story Hour drew such ire and opposition, we knew we needed to educate and provide safety for this and other marginalized groups. We have gone through many changes during the last year. We are determined to remain strong and committed to our goal of universal acceptance for everyone. We are family!
What We Do
Provide Support – PFLAG facilitates separate monthly in-person and online support groups, as well as a weekly support group for parents and allies of transgender folks. We also provide periodic programs for special topics and events.
Offer Education – Each month, as part of our support groups, we provide a different education topic relevant to the time of year (back-to-school, coming out, etc.). For the parents / allies of transgender folks, we provide a faith-based discussion one week, book club the next week, sharing our stories, and trans-specific education topics. We also do periodic special programs like suicide prevention training, name change clinic, and others.
Advocate – PFLAG strives to partner with other local and National organizations to educate key decision-makers about the issues that affect our loved ones and families, and to teach others how to use their voices to amplify our efforts toward a more equitable, and just world for the LGBTQ+ community.
Meet Our Board
Vice-President
Vice-President
Kirby Jambon
Treasurer
Treasurer
Tracy Fabre
Secretary
Secretary
Laurie Noyes
Board Member
Board Member
Kayce Coleman
Board Member
Board Member
Sarah Riggs
Board Member
Board Member
Phanat Xanamane