About

The Vision:

Lane Billings is the organizer for a social club. As the pandemic grew more and more people contacted Lane for assistance in those transitioning, affordable housing, fair employment, coming out, parenting and other LGBTQ+ needs. Lane directed them to various groups and organizations.

Due to COVID the queer community had been isolated and disconnected. It has become clear to Lane and the board that we need a centralized website of resources: The North Shore LGBTQ+ Network.

The end goal of the board will be an LGBTQIA+ Community Center in the North Shore. A place where we can feel safe and where everyone is welcome.

Board Members:

Name: Lane Billings
(she/hers)
Board Position: President
Town/City of Residence: Beverly MA

I am a photographer. My work has been shown in several galleries in the North Shore and Boston. I’m a brain cancer survivor and now I’m a mentor through Inspire. I’m the organizer for the North Shore LGBT Social Network. I have a grown daughter. And my dog runs the house.

Name: Joey “Noah” Phoenix
(they/them)
Board Position: Secretary
Town/City of Residence: Somerville, MA (but the North Shore is my second home.)

I’m a queer, polyamorous, disabled trans-fae dreamer, professional character performer with Moonrise Fae and Spark a Dream Princess Parties, arts and culture writer and social media consultant, and the Director of Brand Strategy and Innovation for Creative Collective. I live in Somerville where I spend my time playing my newly acquired piano (her name is Fiona) and singing to my two sweet Guinea pigs Button and Snail.

Name: Lisa Scanzillo
(she/hers)
Board Position: Treasurer
Town/City of Residence: Beverly MA (Life long resident)

I have 25+ years of accounting experience and enjoy working with non-profit organizations.

I am an avid golfer and gardener.

Name: Debbie Barber
(she/hers)
Board Member
Town/City of Residence: Peabody, MA

I am the Community Liaison for the Disability Resource Group in Salem. I am also part of the Over the Rainbow Social Club in Salem and I have a dog that runs the house also.

Map of the North Shore of Boston:

Non Discrimination Policy:

North Shore LGBTQ Network does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

North Shore LGBTQ Network is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.