Kazz Alexander is an experienced non-profit executive and educator with a demonstrated history of enhancing programs and student experiences, serving in the youth development sector for the past twenty years. He is the Founding Executive Director of Hit The Books, Harlem NY’s first mixed martial arts and tutoring organization, serving youth and teens. As an independent consultant, Kazz founded Teachable NYC in 2019, to help support the mission of creating diverse and inclusive programs for children, and specifically to help other non-profit professionals design safe spaces for boys of color. Kazz holds a B.A. in history and has also earned a master’s degree in education from the University of Virginia, and a master's degree in business management from Fordham University. For over a decade, Kazz has also been a facilitator and coach with Ramapo For Children, conducting virtual and in person workshops-- providing leadership coaching for over 50 agencies in the New York metropolitan area. Kazz joined Heritage of Pride in 2019, and proudly serves as the Board Co-Chair, connecting community agencies and HOP's membership to service initiatives and volunteerism in New York City.

Michele Irimia is currently the Co Chair at NYC Pride.

Afiya Clarke started volunteering with NYC Pride in 2017. Over the years, her participation and roles within the organization grew. In 2021, she was the Volunteer Captain of the March. This role allowed her to learn more about the organization and find ways to use her skillset to move the movement forward. In December 2022, Afiya accepted the role of Co-Director of the DEAI Committee. Afiya has experience with DEAI as a Director and participant in many ERGs within her company. She is a member of her company’s DIAC council and has been since 2018. Afiya is born and bred in NYC by way of Brooklyn. She resides in Washington Heights with her Partner and cat children, She-Ra & Shiloh.