BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Board Representation is | 80% Female | 20% MALE | 80% LGBTQ+
NICOLE WILLIAMS - PRESIDENT/FOUNDER
Nicole Williams a marketing engineer who is nationally known for her agency Set Life Images that birthed the first Urban Pride Festival in 2018 three-day/six event in Vegas & resources for the LGBTQ Community. After only 4 months of planning the first festival, she received one of her most distinguished awards which was a Proclamation from the City of Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman, Declaring October 25th Set Life Images Day for bringing the "First Urban, Diverse and Heterosexual Pride Block Party of its kind to Las Vegas." to date, Nicole has 8 Proclamations for her festival. Vegas is Nicole’s hometown, although she graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles she also studied and cheered at UNLV. She has over 20 years of experience producing and designing for some of the top corporations around the country. She has received numerous awards, national recognition, and media news spotlights throughout her career for the work she has done within the Las Vegas Community and nationally.
Center for Black Equity Member
Board Associate - Las Vegas Pride
Board of Director & Diversity Committee Member - Black Pride Network (InterPride & World Pride)
Nevada Minorty Health & Equity Coalition - LGBTQ+ Member & Liaison
DIANE WILLIAMS -SECRETARY/TREASURER
1978-1985 Air Force Veteran
Payroll and deployment processor
1988-2018 Retired from Clark County
HR Professional: Assigned to Public Works and Water Reclamation District
Processed payroll, disciplinary, terminations and benefits
1992-1993 Member of Toastmasters Club: prepared and presented speeches
1992-1993 Sat on Clark County Small Business Council
2022- Secretary for Social Influence Foundation
DUWANDA CAMPBELL - ASSISTANT SECRETARY
I am a housing and asset management leader with over 25 years of experience driving operational excellence and advancing access to affordable housing, and I am currently serving as an Eligibility Manager with the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority. My career includes more than a decade with the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee as a Deputy Director. My work is more than operations—it’s advocacy and influence. I am unapologetically committed to fighting for equitable access to housing and championing the rights of underserved communities, including the LGBTQ+ community. I lead with purpose and speak up when it matters. My mission is to continue building and influencing housing programs that are not only efficient and compliant but also just, inclusive, and transformative. Beyond my professional work, I actively support and volunteer with organizations aligned with my values, including the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 10. These affiliations reflect my commitment to service, community engagement, and advancing both civil rights and veteran support initiatives.
RASHEEDA "UNDI" LADD - COMMUNITY EVENTS/VOLUNTEERS
Rasheedah "Undi" Ladd is a business consultant and dedicated advocate for social justice and empowerment for Black youth and LGBTQ+ communities. With over two decades of experience in marketing and business consulting, Undi channels her passion for making a positive impact into her philanthropic endeavors.
As the Principal Consultant of Applied Energy & Environmental Solutions, LLC (AEES, LLC), Rasheedah leverages her expertise to provide audit and assurance services, as well as staff training, to regulated companies globally. Her extensive background in corporate internal auditing and compliance within the energy sector positions her as a trusted advisor in navigating industry regulations and best practices.
Rasheedah's philanthropic journey is rooted in her passion for supporting nonprofit organizations. Through her business development group, she actively provides digital marketing solutions and grants to nonprofits, enabling them to amplify their impact and reach within communities. Her strategic approach to philanthropy not only empowers nonprofits but also fosters sustainable growth within communities.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Undi is an Honorary Founder of Alpha Lambda Zeta Fraternity, Inc., a national professional service fraternity for masculine-identifying lesbians. Through this organization, she works to promote positive images of the LGBTQ+ community through service and political action.
Undi's dedication to philanthropy is driven by her belief in creating a more equitable society, guided by her personal values and principles. By leveraging her expertise and resources, she seeks to amplify the voices and experiences of marginalized groups, paving the way for a more inclusive and vibrant future for all.
BENJAMIN RENE' CLAYTON - HIV PEER NAVIGATOR/LINKAGE TO CARE
Benjamin Rene' Clayton is a dedicated community advocate, HIV activist, and emerging leader committed to advancing health equity, social justice, and community empowerment throughout Southern Nevada. Currently pursuing studies in Psychology and Project Management at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN), Benjamin combines academic knowledge with lived experience to create meaningful change for underserved and historically marginalized communities.
For more than a decade, Benjamin has worked on the front lines of public health and community engagement throughout Las Vegas and the Mojave region. His professional experience includes serving as an HIV Peer Navigator for Ryan White Services, Peer Support Specialist, HIV Prevention Counselor and Tester, Community Health Worker, and advocate for individuals living with HIV. Through his work with organizations including The Center, Nevada Behavioral Health, and other community-based initiatives, he has helped connect countless individuals to lifesaving healthcare, behavioral health services, housing resources, and prevention programs.
As a Black, LGBTQ+ leader living with HIV, Benjamin has dedicated his career to breaking down barriers to care, combating stigma, and ensuring that communities disproportionately affected by HIV receive equitable access to services and opportunities. His advocacy extends beyond healthcare, focusing on intersectional issues impacting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ individuals, and those facing systemic inequities.
In addition to his public health work, Benjamin currently serves as a Senator for the College of Southern Nevada, where he advocates for student success, inclusion, and community engagement while helping shape policies that support diverse student populations.
Benjamin now joins House of Vegas Pride and the Vegas Black Pride Initiative as Strategic Partnership Director and Executive Assistant Director. In this leadership role, he is focused on building transformative partnerships, expanding community outreach, strengthening organizational impact, and advancing initiatives that promote BIPOC health equity and LGBTQ+ empowerment. His vision aligns with House of Vegas Pride's mission to foster unity, visibility, and opportunity while continuing the fight to reduce new HIV infections and move closer toward a future where HIV transmission is eliminated.
Driven by resilience, service, and a deep commitment to community, Benjamin believes that advocacy is more than a profession—it is a responsibility. Through coalition building, education, and strategic leadership, he continues to champion a future where every person, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status, has the opportunity to thrive with dignity, access, and equality.
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