Category: Press Release

Shelby Baker Stonewall Alliance

Shelby Baker Elected To Deputy Executive Director Of Stonewall Alliance Board

The Stonewall Alliance Board has elected Shelby Baker to the role of Deputy Executive Director (DED). Baker (they/them) is a long-standing board member and currently is the Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. Baker has been a player, captain and ambassador of various Stonewall sports since spring 2016.  They have played in…
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Leard elected Financial Director for Stonewall Alliance

The Stonewall Alliance Board has elected Nathan Leard to the role of Financial Director. Leard joined the board earlier this year and based on his professional experience, applied for the vacant role. Leard was a kickball player in the inaugural season of fall 2014.  He has since been involved in Stonewall bocce and bowling leagues.…
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Zanella elected Executive Director of Stonewall Alliance

On September 28, 2022, the Stonewall Alliance Board elected Steve Zanella to the role of Executive Director. Zanella has previously served as Commissioner of Sand Volleyball for two seasons from 2018-2019 and has since been Board Coordinator in an executive capacity for the Stonewall Alliance. When asked why he applied for the leading role of…
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Seeking Executive Director For Stonewall Alliance

APRIL 5, 2022 (Pittsburgh, PA) – Stonewall Alliance, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based, volunteer-run, non-profit LGBTQ+ and Ally organization with a mission dedicated to creating a unified community by offering opportunities for celebration, education, and recreation. We are seeking an Executive Director for the organization responsible for leading and developing our organization! As acting President, the…
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Stonewall Sports Pittsburgh

Chris Cordero elected as Volleyball commissioner

Pittsburgh, PA, (May 1, 2020) — Stonewall Alliance and Stonewall Sports Pittsburgh elected Chris Cordero to the role of Volleyball Commissioner for the sport’s fifth season.       Cordero has been an active, long-time member of the Stonewall community, having played in nine seasons of Kickball; four seasons of Dodgeball and Sand Volleyball; and one season…
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COVID-19: A message to our community

Stonewall Alliance Leadership has been closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and weighing our options regarding how to best proceed with our community’s activities. After much careful consideration, we have decided to cancel the following: Stonewall Dodgeball playoffs, scheduled for March 22 Stonewall Spring Kickball, season in its entirety (refunds will be issued) Bridge City…
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Stonewall Sports Pittsburgh

Seeking Sand Volleyball Commissioner for 2020 Season

Now entering our 5th Season, we are currently looking for an individual that believes in the values of Stonewall and its purpose for our community to serve as the Commissioner of Sand Volleyball. This role comes with quite the list of responsibilities and obligations. The ideal candidate will continue the work to create a place…
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Stonewall Sports Pittsburgh

Aaron White to Lead Kickball starting 2020

Pittsburgh, PA, (January 31, 2020) — Stonewall Alliance and Stonewall Sports Pittsburgh appoint Aaron White to role of Kickball Commissioner for sport’s twelfth season. Aaron White’s received multiple nominations for the role of kickball commissioner during the nomination period and was officially approved by the Stonewall Alliance board on January 27, 2020. Each nomination received…
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Bridge City Flag Football

Flag Football Program Launches for Spring 2020

Pittsburgh, PA, (January 24, 2020) — Stonewall Alliance supporting launch of Flag Football program for inaugural spring 2020 season.   Bridge City Flag Football, a new LGBTQ+ flag football league, is launching for spring 2020 in the steel city. Recently, members of the Stonewall Alliance community cast their “votes of support” for the creation of the…
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Stonewall Sports Pittsburgh

Adam Mazza to Lead Dodgeball starting 2020

Pittsburgh, PA, (August 30, 2019) — Stonewall Alliance and Stonewall Sports Pittsburgh appoint Adam Mazza to role of Dodgeball Commissioner for 2020 and 2021 winter seasons.   Adam Mazza’s candidacy highlights his past leadership involvement with Dodgeball spanning multiple seasons, in addition to his philanthropic efforts within and beyond Stonewall related activities.  “I have been on…
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