Greater Erie Alliance for Equality Leadership Announcement

The Board of Directors of the Greater Erie Alliance for Equality (GEAE) is very pleased to announce the appointment of a new president of the Board: Cody Empey, formerly treasurer and director of the Finance Committee for six and a half years.

Cody, an Erie native, works at Erie Insurance and has worked in the banking and insurance financial services industry for twelve years. Cody holds a business administration and accounting degree from Mercyhurst University and has several designations and certificates in insurance, premium auditing, and training. He and his long-time partner, Michael Pruzinsky, have served on GEAE's Board and Advisory Council for many years, in addition to serving on various other boards and committees in the Erie area. Cody hopes to guide the organization toward even more growth and success in GEAE's educational and youth programming. This focus will help expand competency training in the healthcare space and continue to grow support for the area's LGBTQ+ youth community, while continuing the excellent work of his predecessor, Leah Manino, who served GEAE with dedication and verve for three years, and remains extremely active on the Board.

In addition to Cody as president, the GEAE Board consists of Kyle Hannon as vice president, Kim Moscatello Seastone as secretary, Deb Bartle as treasurer, and members: Dale Allgeier, Justin Beck, Darrin Kinnander, April Knapp, Jennifer Kubiak, Leah Manino, Carol Rodgers, Marty Sargent, and Evan Tucker.

Organized in 2006, GEAE is a federally recognized, official 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Erie County region's LGBTQ+ community and its straight allies through educational programs, social events, and opportunities for service, which are designed to strengthen our voice and improve the quality of life in northwestern Pennsylvania.

For more information about GEAE events, to become a supporter, or to volunteer, please go to greatereriealliance.com.