Our History

In 2021 the Village of Granville decided it was time to reflect its identity as a welcoming multicultural community through actions. In June of 2021 the Village Council unanimously voted for a resolution proposed by Council Members Michelle Lerner & Laura Mickelson stating "No individual should be denied equal protection of the law because of personal characteristics. The resolution lists traits like age, disability, religion and sexual orientation as examples."

On the heels of this victory our community spearheaded a two day celebration of LGBTQIA+ experiences, history, and perspectives that culminated in over 700 people marching in both a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ lives and a demand for Civil Rights. Denison University graciously sponsored several talks from local and regional LGBTQIA+ organizations. From the University's College Green speakers called attention to the disparity in LGBTQIA+ rights and demanded action for the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ community members in basic protection under the law and a closure in equity and opportunity gaps.

 
 

Our Board

Mark Carr (he/him) - President/Founding Board Member

Karen Koch (she/her) - Treasurer/Secretary

Karen is originally from Marshfield, MA but recently settled in Granville in 2021. She has a background in nursing and is the Compliance Officer for a federally funded health center in Lexington, VA which is where she and her family called home before Granville. She lives with her husband, Eric, who is the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach at Denison, and their two children.  They are village residents and love the inclusive community they have found in central Ohio.  On any given weekend you can find them at a Denison sporting event, playing at a playground, exploring Spring Valley, or enjoying a meal downtown.

Karen and her family are advocates and allies for the LGBTQIA+ community and she is excited about the opportunity to be a part of the Granville Pride Board. Karen wants to help spread the message that Granville Pride is about compassion, acceptance, and treating others with respect.

Brian Harp (he/him) - Vice President

Tiffany Geiger (she/her) - Board Member

Adam Wood (he/him) - Board Member

 

Granville is a welcoming community - a community that does welcome LGBTQ+ people. No individual should be denied equal protection of the law because of personal characteristics like age, disability, religion and sexual orientation.