Elizabeth Schedl is the Executive Director of Hudson Pride Center, where she leads efforts to promote LGBTQ+ rights, inclusion, and community wellness across Hudson County and beyond. Joining Hudson Pride in 2013, Elizabeth initially served as Chief Operations Officer and Deputy Director before assuming her current role. Her tenure has been marked by transformative growth, including the opening of two state-of-the-art centers in Jersey City and Union City, which provide essential services, comprehensive care, and cultural programming for LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages.

Elizabeth is a strategic community builder, dedicated to fostering partnerships with diverse agencies, corporations, businesses, and local organizations. Through her leadership, Hudson Pride has secured substantial and diversified funding through grants, fundraising, and contributions, enabling the Center to expand its services and enhance its impact. Her commitment ensures that Hudson Pride remains a safe, inclusive, and empowering space for all.

In addition to her work with Hudson Pride, Elizabeth actively contributes to statewide and local initiatives. She is a Council Member of the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault and serves on the Union City Municipal Alliance to Combat Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. In 2022, she joined both the Governor’s Age-Friendly State Advisory Council and the Advisory Council for Healthy New Jersey 2030, furthering her commitment to community health and inclusivity.

Originally from Princeton, NJ, Elizabeth holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s in International Relations from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She currently resides in Jersey City with her wife, daughter, and dog.