Our Team
Laura Erceg
Director
I am honored to be the first Director of Southern Oregon Coast Pride. I founded Queers & Allies (Q&A) of Coos county with my friend, Beka Young, in 2015, and am thrilled to see the transformation from a stand-alone program to the establishment of Southern Oregon Coast Pride.
We are now able to offer multiple on-going programs through our strong volunteer based and increased capacity of adding staff positions.
When I’m not at the office, you’ll catch me reading a good book (or a trashy one), snuggling with my cats, or out on the water. I love food, cleaning (oddly), and music.
I look forward to meeting you!
Sarah Feliciano
Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator
My journey into volunteering and community building began in the independent live comedy scene of my hometown Los Angeles. There, I discovered the joy of being in queer community and the incredible strength we find in coming together.
As the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, I'm passionate about helping build connection and support here on the Southern Oregon Coast through events and the Gender Affirmation Closet.
I can't wait to meet you at one of our upcoming events!
Grust Hernandez
Peer Support
I'm Grust Hernandez I happily work as a peer support with Southern Oregon Coast Pride. Ive grown so many strong roots here in Oregon in such a short time that hold me up and allow me to bring that strength to my community through my work, I love spreading joy through my clowning, singing, laughing, brining my perspective and voice to my work with my different identities and background being Indigenous, Mexican and Queer. For me every day is another day to learn and grow, I'm always ready to hear how i can hold up my people and their voices with passion through my community centered work!
Gabi Colton
Social Media Coordinator
I am an Indigenous photographer, storyteller, and communications professional with more than fifteen years of experience capturing authentic stories and creating meaningful connections. I hold a Master of Science in Strategic Digital Communication from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and have worked throughout Coos County in youth services, tribal communications and marketing for a variety of nonprofit and community organizations.
Through my work with Southern Oregon Coast Pride, I strive to elevate our online presence, celebrate the diversity of our LGBTQIA2S+ community, and help create opportunities for connection, education, and belonging. I believe in the power of storytelling to inspire understanding, strengthen community, and create positive change.
I love spending time with my family and friends, gardening, cooking gathering and processing natural remedies and learning new skills.
