"The Mission of the San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Celebration Committee is to educate the World, commemorate our heritage, celebrate our culture, and liberate our people..."
- San Francisco LGBT
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The NectArena Women's Stage Returns for 2010! In 2009, the NectArena Women's Stage went on a one year hiatus to prepare for the 40th anniversary of the SFLGBT Pride Celebration and 10th annivesary of the Women's Stage. In order to ensure the women's community still had a dedicated space at the Pride festivities, NectArena teamed up with San Francisco Pride and Christine De La Rosa to present the Women’s Dance and Performance Pavilion (WDPP). The WDPP was a one time production specifically put together for 2009 in the absence of a full NectArena Women's Stage production. NectArena would like to say a special thank you the WDPP Committee for their effort and energy put forth to hold the space for our community. The WDPP Committee members included Lisa Williams, Christine De La Rosa, Olga Texidor, Kentucky Fried Woman and Amy Adams. NectArena Women's Stage Committee
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Edaj is a versatile artist whose career as a writer, performance artist, choreographer, production coordinator, emcee and of course disc jockey, began in 1991 while stationed at Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa Japan. She continued her many forms of artistic expression during the years she spent stationed at various Air Force bases through out Asia and Europe. In 1996 Edaj made her debut in San Francisco where she has become an influential well-known entertainment specialist continually showcasing her talents across the nation and internationally. Her most memorable performances were as co-choreographer and dancer for Club Q from 1996 - 2000. Her most celebrated performance is at MANGO, where since its inception in 1997, Edaj has amazed and delighted patrons with audio and visual pleasure. Since 2002, she has served as the Executive Producer of the Women’s Stage at the San Francisco Pride Celebration. As the creator of the NectArena women's experience concept, Edaj is committed to creating a diverse, multi-talented global representation of the women’s community at the pride festivities. Her work with supporting and empowering women through artistic expression stretches beyond NectArena to her production company 
Carol is a transplanted East Coaster (DC!) who has been active in the Bay Area lesbian community for over 15 years. She is a published author, educator, emcee/host, wannabe comedian and a future MacArthur Fellowship awardee (we can hope, right?). She is also a HUGE football lover (Hail the REDSKINS!). Carrying on the late Chantal's legacy, she will proudly continue producing MANGO, the Bay's original T-dance for women. Carol lives in Bernal Heights with her lovely wife and their 13 year old doggie.
Treina Alexander is a certified Vinyasa Flow Teacher, professional makeup artist, published poet and former club producer. Discovering beauty on the outside started Treina’s quest to find the same on the inside. She creates beauty through movement, color and words. Studying and practicing different forms of yoga for two years, she discovered the enjoyment of Slow Flow. She encourages students to create a firm foundation and discover the finer points of each asana. Treina can be found teaching at Soja Martial Arts, Oakland YMCA and her own home studio.
Lisa is the President and owner of One Source Consulting, a firm which does political consulting and community advocacy. She has served as Regional Director for the California Democratic Party’s Every Vote Campaign, Regional Director for Governor Gray Davis, and Field Representative for Mark Leno for Assembly. She recently served as Nor Cal Deputy Political Director for the No on 8 Campaign. She is a Board member of Bayard Rustin LGBT Coalition, PAC Co Chair of the Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club, PAC Chair for Black Women of Political Action and Secretary for the San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Celebration Committee Board.
