Our Committees

Committee Directors:  Mel Morris & Chelby Nettles

Ambassadors are CLGBTCC Members committed to welcoming new members and strengthening the bonds of membership! They attend orientations, ribbon cuttings, and mixers. Our ambassadors let people know about our programs and resources, and act as mentors for new members, reaching out to the new member, personally inviting them to any upcoming events, and introducing them to other members.

Committee Directors: Jen Carbuto & Jessica Milicevic

All things marketing. Website, newsletter, print, digital, social media and brand awareness are under this umbrella.

Committee Directors: Kelly Posey, Donte Prayer, & Russ Fortson

This committee increases visibility by participation in non-chamber related activities and events as well as cross promotion of CLGBTCC events. They also research ordinances, regulations, and propositions at the local, state, and national levels that will impact the LGBTQ business and professional community.

Committee Directors: Ciara Lilly & Lorena Gomez

This committee is directed with increasing programming and growth in the numbers of certified LGBT Business Enterprise businesses through education of resources and value while delivering more training vital for certified businesses. This committee will also review CLBTCC’s sponsorship structure, identifying potential new corporate partners.

Committee Directors: Jason Morton & Becky Knight

This committee is tasked with supporting our educational programs and series. Sourcing panel subject matter experts and assisting with program development around educational programming opportunities for our members in marketing, finance, I.T. human resources, and more!

Committee Directors: Matthew Humphrey & Elizabeth Schob

CLGBTCC acts as a convener of existing and new ERG groups to provide a forum for education, networking and awareness supporting the professional growth of LGBTQ individuals by fostering a safe environment within their companies/businesses for individuals to be authentic in the workplace.

Commitee Directors:  Nate Turner & Janellemarie Jarvis

Our events committee plans special events for the Chamber such as the annual awards gala, expo and other signature events that are part of our business growth initiatives.