Shonna Gillis
Pronouns: (she/her)
About:
Shonna Gillis (she/her) is honored to return for her third year with San Diego Pride and second year as Entertainment Coordinator, where she helps bring the spirit of the celebration to life through dynamic, inclusive, and empowering performance programming. A proud San Diego native, Shonna has deep roots in the city’s creative and LGBTQ+ communities and is passionate about using events as a platform for joy, connection, and liberation.
In addition to her role with Pride, Shonna serves as the Event Operations Director for Afternoon Umbrella Friends, a local collective that merges music, art, and wellness to foster vibrant community experiences. She recently led the production of their seventh annual Umbrella Weekend, an immersive multi-day festival that has become a cornerstone of San Diego’s underground arts scene.
Shonna is also a DJ known as SHOW SHONNA, spinning high-energy sets that move effortlessly through house, techno, bass, and beyond. Whether she’s behind the decks or behind the scenes, her work is rooted in a deep love for music, meticulous attention to detail, and a drive to create safe, celebratory spaces for self-expression.
She’s deeply grateful to be part of the team shaping this year’s Pride festivities and looks forward to another unforgettable season of music, magic, and community.