Barry Flynn - Member At Large

(He/Him)

Barry is a nourisher. He began his hospitality career in Chicago serving as a bar and restaurant manager, caterer, sous-chef, event planner, business owner.  In the early 2000’s, Barry turned his attention to the LGBTQ+ community as Executive Director of the Chicago Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.  In Palm Springs, Barry devoted his life as a hospice volunteer and at Revivals as volunteer staff and store manager.

Barry sees the need for care in the LGBTQ+ community.  He is surrounded by people who are isolated with no one to care for them. People often do not plan ahead for care and find themselves with no one to look in on them.

Barry practices in his personal life what he advocates for others. He shares his condo with a housemate, Sean Ivory, who provides the security of companionship and assistance when necessary.