Hannah Haworth (she/they), President
Hannah graduated from Idaho State University with a degree in Social Work and minor in Psychology in 2019. They worked as a case manager for teenagers in foster care, for those recovering from substance abuse, and as a program supervisor at a company supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Idaho before moving to Oregon in May of 2024. Currently, they are a Long-Term Care Network Eligibility Specialist with Northwest Senior and Disability Services in Salem. In their downtime, Hannah often works with fibre arts, plays games of all sorts: video, board, card, and TTRP, and is hanging with their dogs and partner. She has volunteered with Salem Capital Pride since January of 2025 after settling down in Salem and is excited to continue to work towards offering a fun, safe community space for LGBTQIA2S+ community!
sam powell (he/they), vice president
Sam primarily grew up in Ogden, Utah and after living and going to school in Michigan for a number of years, moved to Salem and graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Applied Humanities. He started attending Capital Pride events in 2025 and enjoys helping with the various programs and events, meeting new people and making all sorts of new friends. In their free time, Sam enjoys playing table top games, video games, reading, hiking, sewing and other arts and crafts.
CHET EMMONS (he/HIM), TREASURER
Chet was born and raised in Salem and received a History degree from Western Oregon University in Monmouth. He previously worked for Ancestry and now works at the State Archives. He joined Salem Capital Pride in 2023 and has been a regular at events and programs ever since. Outside of the many Pride events that he attends, he also enjoys playing TTRPGs, playing board games, reading books (both fiction and non-fiction), and watching movies with friends.
julie hambuchen (she/her), secretary
Julie was born and raised in the Willamette Valley. She joined Salem Capital Pride in 2023, and enjoys working with others to create a sense of community and belonging. She has spent her career in the non-profit sector, and currently works at Marion Polk Food Share. Previously, she worked for Mercy Corps and Habitat for Humanity International, and spent three years as a community-based volunteer in Bahia, Brazil. In her personal time, she enjoys attending live theater, traveling, reading, and doing crossword puzzles.
Leon Low (he/they), Volunteer Coordinator
Leon was raised in California, then moved to Salem, Oregon in 2021. Wanting to serve the LGBTQIA2S+ community, Leon began helping Capital Pride and has participated in its programs since 2023. While he is a busy parent of two kids, he makes time to serve the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Leon also helps run an LGBTQIA2S+ parents group called Queer + Alternative Families. Leon loves coffee, playing video games, nature walks, collecting trinkets, local happenings, and reading nonfiction educational books.
Alec Larraza (they/them), Program Coordinator
Alec was raised on the Central Coast of California, and moved to Oregon in 2018 with a volunteer program. They stayed and have come to appreciate Oregon for its natural beauty and the people they’ve met over the years. Alec first started working with Capital Pride in 2024 through work, and stayed on in order to continue serving their community, recognizing the value of an organized group dedicated to encouraging queer voices and safe spaces. In their free time, Alec can often be found with their head in a book (or five), playing games such as D&D, Sentinels of the Multiverse, or chess, spending time with friends, family, and pets, or figuring out what to cook for the week or other such adventures.
Clara Belle (she/her), Associate Program Coordinator
I am a geek who has a passion for Sy-Fy, crocheting and helping people. I am currently attending OSU to obtain my Child Development Degree through their HDFS program. I have spent the better half of the last 8 years working in the mental health field helping community youth and I am currently a CPS working at ODHS hoping to make a difference. I am a mother first, but my passion lies in providing a safe space where all can feel welcome and supported. I am excited to be a part of this organization that has helped so many and has continued to be a safe space for myself as I navigated many things over the last few years.