The mission of the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana is to promote and encourage the protection and preservation of materials that chronicle the culture and history of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community in Louisiana.

Their main purpose is to educate the community on the importance of archiving LGBT+ historical materials and making them available for future generations to access, research, and study. By developing financial resources to assist in the preservation and availability of certain LGBT+ collections, they hope to help promote the proper maintenance and preservation of historical LGBT+ materials and then index, publish, and maintain a current list of these materials and their locations.

Ian Bicko is the executive director of Project Lazarus, a New Orleans nonprofit dedicated to providing housing and supportive services for people living with HIV/AIDS who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. A nationally recognized HIV advocate, Bicko has spent years advancing initiatives that reduce stigma, expand access to care, and strengthen community partnerships. Under his leadership, Project Lazarus has grown its impact through strategic organizational development, fundraising, and program expansion. He is passionate about creating innovative solutions to complex social challenges and believes that compassionate leadership and strong community partnerships are essential to improving lives. 

Eugene “Guy” LaMothe has been a New Orleans cheerleader since arriving in 1992 and currently serves as board president of the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana. LaMothe’s love of history and zeal for authenticity keep him connected to the Crescent City’s vibrant culture. Equipped with a BA in history (’92) and a master’s from Harvard Divinity School (’97), Guy is an ordained Protestant minister, serving congregations over 20 years. Now, as a licensed tour guide ambassador with a specialty in Creole architecture, LaMothe leads neighborhood walking tours and queer history tours of the French Quarter. In these efforts, he seeks to portray the history, culture, and architectural heritage of New Orleans in ways that build greater understanding, increase civic enthusiasm, and convey current relevance.   

Arthur Roger is the owner and director of the Arthur Roger Gallery, which opened in 1978 and quickly earned a national reputation as a leading art gallery in New Orleans. Roger has served on numerous boards and received local and national recognition for his philanthropic efforts. For several years he chaired the highly successful organization Halloween New Orleans, which has raised over $4.6 million over the years and is the largest cumulative donor to Project Lazarus, which provides healthcare and support services for men and women living with HIV/AIDS. Roger also began Arts Against AIDS in New Orleans, which raised money for the NO/AIDS Task Force (now CrescentCare). He chaired and organized fundraisers for the Louisiana chapter of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), and he is a trustee for the Greater New Orleans Foundation.