You still have time to make your voice heard, we are extending the deadline to July 15th for the 2025 LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment! For more information, go here! ✦ ✦ ✦ Join us Saturday, July 19th for our rescheduled 1-Year Celebration. Let us know you are coming, RSVP here! ✦ ✦ ✦

Phylisha Priester (she/her)

Community Leader 

Phylisha Priester, a resilient 37-year-old mother of two beautiful children, embodies the essence of courage and perseverance. A proud Colorado resident and passionate advocate, Phylisha is a survivor of both a mass shooting and domestic violence, experiences that have profoundly shaped her perspective and fueled her commitment to advocacy. Despite the trauma she has endured, she remains steadfast in her mission to be a voice for the silent and unheard, dedicating herself to supporting and empowering those who have faced similar adversities. Living with Stage 3 ovarian cancer, Phylisha faces her health battles with remarkable strength and bravery. Currently, Phylisha is pursuing a degree in psychology, driven by a deep desire to understand the complexities of the human mind and to help others navigate their own journeys of healing and growth.