GERARDO GANDY

With a well-cultured background in architecture, interior design, and brand strategy, Gerardo works with some of Austin’s largest developers. He is on the front lines of creating the vision for how the urban, cultural, and architectural landscape is transforming in Austin. As a member of the steering committee for Gensler’s Community Impact Program, Gerardo helps steer the firm’s vision for community impact by focusing efforts and resources on initiatives ranging from non-profit collaborations, mentorship programs, and community engagement events. Gerardo was named the 2018 Associate Member of the year by the AIA Austin and is the recipient of the 2020 Austin Under 40 Awards in the category of Architecture, Construction, and Engineering.

Noel Landuyt is the Director for the Institute for Organizational Excellence and Assistant Professor of Instruction in the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. He has long been involved in LGBT advocacy work and currently serves as National Board Chair for Vivent Health, which provides HIV services to underserved communities around the United States. He is a Pease Park neighbor and a longtime supporter of the park.

Gary Schumann is the founding Partner of the Savrick, Schumann, Johnson & McGarr law firm. He is the past chair of the Austin LGBT Bar Association and the past chair of the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. He is the current titleholder for Mr. Texas Leather First Runner-Up, and is the curator of Pease Park’s neighbor, BEPI Park.