As we commemorate this lasting addition to our community, we are also looking ahead to the next chapter for our new Executive Board. Beginning August 1, Rich Lucarini will serve as President, joined by Quinten Darling as Vice President of Events and Kelly Beck-Kay as Vice President of Governance. Together with our dedicated Board of Directors, they will continue advancing NHC’s mission. The leadership transition also marks the conclusion of Melissa Patterson’s seven years of executive service.

These milestones reflect more than individual achievements; they represent NHC’s continued commitment to preserving LGBTQ+ history, strengthening community partnerships, and creating inclusive experiences for residents and visitors that has made New Hope a destination for Pride.

For longtime New Hope resident and a former NHC President, Jennifer Wohl, white represents both the community that embraced her when she first arrived in 1993 and the vision of inclusion that continues to inspire i am new hope today. Introduced to the town by friends Edward Kimble and Eric Lee, Jennifer found a chosen family whose compassion, resilience, and unwavering commitment to one another carried the community through both joyful celebrations and unimaginable challenges. Through decades of volunteering alongside Gordon Pulaski, she witnessed New Hope become a place where thousands gather each year to celebrate love, authenticity, and the belief that everyone belongs. The limited-edition July White i am new hope tee honors that enduring vision and will retire at the end of the month.