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PFLAG Hartford

About Us

Learn More About PFLAG Hartford

Proving support, education, and advocacy in the city of Hartford for over 50 years, PFLAG Hartford helps to make our community a healthier, more well-informed, safer, fairer, and happier place for LGBTQ+ people, their families, and their loved ones.

What We Do

Provide Support – PFLAG facilitates separate monthly in-person and online support groups, as well as a weekly support group for parents and allies of transgender folks. We also provide periodic programs for special topics and events.

Offer Education – Each month, as part of our support groups, we provide a different education topic relevant to the time of year (back-to-school, coming out, etc.).  For the parents / allies of transgender folks, we provide a faith-based discussion one week, book club the next week, sharing our stories, and trans-specific education topics. We also do periodic special programs like suicide prevention training, name change clinic, and others.

Advocate – PFLAG strives to partner with other local and National organizations to educate key decision-makers about the issues that affect our loved ones and families, and to teach others how to use their voices to amplify our efforts toward a more equitable, and just world for the LGBTQ+ community.

Meet Our Board

JULIETA WORLEY - Co-President (she/her)

JULIETA WORLEY - Co-President (she/her)

Julieta Worley, alongside her husband and two children, relocated to the Hartford area from Burbank, CA, in 2020. With over 23 years of diverse professional experience spanning various industries, she currently holds the role of Project Manager, showcasing her adeptness in managing multifaceted tasks and projects. Since 2020, Julieta has been an active member of PFLAG Hartford, where she has found invaluable support and camaraderie among fellow parents. Recognizing the profound impact of this community, she eagerly embraced the opportunity to contribute further, joining the Board in 2022. Julieta remains deeply appreciative of the unwavering support she has received and is wholeheartedly committed to reciprocating this support by leveraging her skills and dedication to assist PFLAG in any capacity possible.

LINDSEY PASQUALE - Co-President (she/they)

LINDSEY PASQUALE - Co-President (she/they)

Lindsey holds a prominent position as a member of the Board of Directors for the New Haven Pride Center, concurrently serving as a dedicated advocate within the Non-Binary community. Lindsey further contributes to academia and healthcare, serving as a distinguished panelist for the Yale Internal Medicine residency program, while also participating in significant panels such as Facebook@Stonewall at the iconic Stonewall Inn, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Notably, they have lent their expertise to discussions promoting compassion in medicine as part of Middlesex Hospital's Schwartz Rounds. With an MBA in Finance, Lindsey complements their current roles as a consultant in the insurance software industry.

AMANDA T. - Treasurer (she/her)

AMANDA T. - Treasurer (she/her)

Amanda relocated from Los Angeles, California, to Connecticut, where she pursued her collegiate endeavors. Graduating with distinction in Business and Administration, her academic achievements underscore her dedication and proficiency in her field. In 2023, Amanda assumed the role of treasurer on the esteemed PFLAG board, demonstrating her commitment to advocating for and empowering the LGBT+ community. Beyond her invaluable contributions to PFLAG, Amanda channels her creativity and expertise into capturing timeless moments through photography and videography. Specializing in documenting weddings, events, and real estate properties with innovative drone technology, she continues to excel in her multifaceted pursuits.

CHRISTINE PURCELL - Secretary

CHRISTINE PURCELL - Secretary

Before joining PFLAG Hartford, Christine was a workshop facilitator at a military counseling center in Sardinia, Italy. She also worked as a corporate trainer, and as a UU congregational and cluster leader. She is certified in Critical Incident Stress Management (crisis response) and as a Red Cross emergency shelter manager. In addition, Christine is an Our Whole Lives facilitator. Her educational background is in sociology, psychology, and criminal justice.