Amber Roadcap
The LGBT Center of Central PA has a new top official to lead its community-building work.
The Harisburg-based organization announced on Sunday that LGBTQ+ advocate Amber Roadcap will serve as its new executive director.
Roadcap will oversee services at the LGBT Center’s new location on N. Front Street in Harrisburg, which it cut the ribbon on in May. The center offers services such as support groups and housing programs to the LGBTQ+ community.
The new director replaces interim director Amanda Carter, who has served in the role since January, following the departure of director Amanda Arbour.
A longtime resident of Harrisburg, Roadcap brings leadership experience in mental health services and a background in advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. Most recently, she worked to develop an LGBTQ+ specific behavioral health program for southeastern Pennsylvania-based Malvern Health. Additionally, she has volunteered with other LGBTQ+ organizations, such as GLO Harrisburg, and as a volunteer substance use support group leader.
“I am both thrilled and deeply humbled to have the opportunity to lead this organization in its next phase of growth,” Roadcap said.
As executive director, she will oversee daily operations for the center, including settling into the new building and starting new programs.
“Amber Roadcap brings determination, empathy and a genuine sense of joy to her new role,” said Wallace McKelvey, co-chair of the center’s board. “She also has a long track record of advocating for LGBTQ+ people. We’re proud to welcome her to our team.”
The Center will host a welcome reception, open to the public, to celebrate its new home and new executive director from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 19, coinciding with Harrisburg’s Third in the Burg. The event will be held at the center’s facility at 1323 N. Front Street.
For more information, visit the LBGT Center of Central PA’s website.
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