board members and advisors
Welcome to Wilton Drive Voice
Wilton Drive Voice's board members and advisors are dedicated to an all cultures heritage plan by preserving and advancing traditions, businesses, arts, health, non-profits, and practices for future generations.
Economic Opportunity and Equality
Beverly McMahon
James "Jimmy' Cunningham
James "Jimmy' Cunningham
Beverly is a Wilton Manors LGBTQ+ bar owner and entrepreneur, Wilton Manors City Honoree Award 2023 and community builder bringing a unique perspective and a fervent dedication to preserving our vibrant Wilton Manors LGBTQ+ cultural heritage ensuring that future generations continue to thrive in an environment of acceptance and celebration.
James "Jimmy' Cunningham
James "Jimmy' Cunningham
James "Jimmy' Cunningham
James "Jimmy" has been a licensed real estate agent since 2009 in Wilton Manors and surrounding areas. He is a generous contributor and supporter of many critical community organizations and a proud member of Our Fund Board of Directors. Each year Jimmy holds the "Community Give Back' of 20 non profits that are essential to the well being of our community.
Advisor Rene Cantu
James "Jimmy' Cunningham
Advisor Rene Cantu
Rene holds a B.A. from Yale University. He brings 25 years of non-profit management and marketing experience. In his work with Equality Florida over the last six years, he has engaged with business leaders while advocating on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community. As an advisor to the board, he brings experience in all aspects of non-profit success.
Health, Wellness and Education
Bruce Kraemer
Tony Petruzzella, Ph.D.
Tony Petruzzella, Ph.D.
Bruce is a professor of plastic surgery with a background in non-profit program development. He moved to Ft. Lauderdale with his partner Wes in July, 2020 and spent his professional career in academic Plastic Surgery at both St. Louis Medical Schools. He is involved with the activities of Doorways, an interfaith non-profit organization, which provides housing and related supportive services for people affected by HIV/AIDS.
Tony Petruzzella, Ph.D.
Tony Petruzzella, Ph.D.
Tony Petruzzella, Ph.D.
Tony is a licensed psychologist serving the Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale communities. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Georgia and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He is an active member of the SFAAA Softball League, and he maintains a private practice, where he provides individual and couples therapy for LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, alcohol use, and OCD/hoarding.
Jude Belanger
Tony Petruzzella, Ph.D.
Jude Belanger
Jude is the Founder and President of Wilton Drive Voice. He served on the Wilton Manors Planning and Zoning Board and has received multiple community development awards from the State of California Senate, Congress and Legislative Assembly. He homesteaded in Wilton Manors and is dedicated to preserving the LGBTQ+ Culture and formed the non-profit to serve this mission.
ARTS, COMMUNITY AND HERITAGE
William Hayden
William Hayden
William Hayden
William comes with over 40 Years in finance expertise as Senior VP of PNC Bank and Managing Director at both JP Morgan and Bear Stearns & Co. He has an Honorary Doctorate from the Univ. of Mass. and has served as trustee and board member of the NY Law School, NY State Police and Citizens Budget Committee.
William Hayden
William Hayden
Joseph Vallo
William Hayden
Joseph Vallo
Joe is a retired financial services attorney focused on litigation, regulatory and compliance matters. He has served on numerous boards of directors for non-profit organizations, academic institutions and trade associations and currently serves on the Lambda Legal South Florida Leadership Council.