I was born in St. Joseph, Missouri and lived in the area for almost 32 years. I earned my degree in Commercial Art from Missouri Western State University in 1993. Shortly after graduating, I worked for a professional photographer and later worked as a picture framer for 9 ½ years. I had to make a career change due to a movement disorder called Dystonia, and began working as a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer, which I continued for 4 years until my Dystonia forced me from my work.

After coming out at age 32, I met my wife and moved to San Diego in 2003. 


After the birth of our daughter and dealing with all of the legal issues that it involved, I wanted to give support to LGBT couples and their rights, focusing on the issues I worked through myself. I joined the Board in 2008 as Marketing Director to use my commercial art talents in the hope of improving the lives of the North County LGBT.

Curtis Fitzgerald
Treasurer/Organization
North County LGBT Coalition
curtisfitzgerald@earthlink.net

I was born and raised near Alexandria, Virginia. My partner, Lena, and I moved to Escondido, California in 2000 and we have a 7 year old son. I became a board member not long after the Coalition was founded and have served in a variety of roles. Currently I am serving as the Treasurer of the Coalition. I also attend Chalice Unitarian Universalists Congregation in Escondido.

I’m honored to serve on the Board of Directors for the North County LGBT Coalition. Before moving to Oceanside from Los Angeles County in 1999, I served on a few committees and organizations. My past experience includes being on the Board of Directors for the Pomona/San Gabriel Valley LGBT Coalition for 3 years. Another 3 years on the Pomana/Claremont Pride Festival. I also served as a Deacon for 7 years at the Metropolitan Community Church of Pomona Valley.

I currently, serve as Board Member on the Church Cabinet and past chairman on the Open and Affirming Committee of Pilgrim Church.

Thank you for all of your support for the North County LGBT Coalition and will strive to make it the best.

Morgana Mlodoch
Social Justice Coordinator
North County LGBT Coalition
morgana_mlodoch@yahoo.com

I was born in Chicago in 1952. My motivation for activism is based on my experiences growing up transgender in the 1960s. I feel that if my efforts, even in some small way, allows the LGBT youth of today—and the whole LGBT Community—to live less painful and more fulfilling lives, then I will have transcended my own suffering.

I also serve as co-chair of the Social Justice Committee at Chalice UU Congregation in Escondido, working on a variety of social justice issues. I am proud to work with her fellow directors on the Coalition Board. They are a knowledgeable and hard-working group, and I continue to learn from them. It is critical that we establish an open, vibrant LGBT Community here in North County. By the by, I moved to San Diego ten years ago, and have gone completely and irrevocably Californian.

Carolyn Bolton
Youth Coordinator
North County LGBT Coalition
carolyn@northcountycoalition.org

A native Californian, in 1975 I moved to Oceanside from the Los Angeles area when I was in high school.  Even as a child I felt a tremendous devotion to protect those that were not able stand up for themselves.  I have labored against several issues of social injustice with local community organizations and in the work environment.  I truly believe in the work the Coalition is doing in North County and the methodology applied to change the LGBT reality.  

Although my focus is currently on North County, I more importantly want to be instrumental in bringing an end to discrimination everywhere. I am an advocate for our self-identified LGBT youth, HIV-infected and impact teens.  I believe that by working through education and outreach programs we can achieve equal rights, improve learning environments, and strengthen our communities. 

I am also a local business owner, work in the field of Natural Medicine as a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and have a background in Human Resources Management.

Nora Parker
Volunteer Coordinator
North County LGBT Coalition
laxengle@aol.com

I was born in Argentina in a multicultural, multilingual family. I have traveled extensively thru Europe, Latin America, and USA. As a retired clergy and educator it may be said that my search is to find ways to pay forward the blessings I feel I have received in life. I was attracted to the Coalition’s work in the community because I want to open a dialogue, educate against discrimination, and support diversity by giving a voice that unites and improves the lives of all LGBT organizations; creating an environment of unity for the common good of all.

I particularly like the Coalition’s vision of inclusiveness and tolerance, and the efforts in reaching out to the community to find common interests and understanding. What the Coalition has accomplished in two short years speaks loudly of their commitment. I am more than happy and honored to contribute to the growth of the coalition in any way that I am able.