Our Board Members
Brit Diersch (she/they), founder
Brit is a dedicated community builder with a passion for fostering inclusivity and connection. Originally from the south shore on the outskirts of Boston, MA, Brit has intermittently called Big Sky, MT home since 2019. In the time spent in town, they have observed the growth of the queer community but noticed a lack of outlets for meaningful connections. Struggling to find the queer community they desired, they took the initiative to curate a space where everyone could feel safe and welcomed. Outside of her community-building endeavors, Brit enjoys a diverse range of interests. From skiing and snowboarding to creating art, listening to music, and immersing herself in nature, she finds balance and inspiration in various forms.
Taylor McCaslin (he/him)
Taylor is a multi-disciplinary Investor, Product Manager, and LGBTQ+ mentor living in the mountains of Big Sky, Montana. He is an advocate and defender of privacy, consent, and inclusion.
Taylor graduated from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied business, theatre, computer science, and digital art & media. Since 2012 he has worked at enterprise-scale, hyper-growth technology companies. He currently works as a Group Manager of Product for AI/ML at GitLab and runs an Angel Investment fund, Product Trust Investments. When not advising companies or speaking at conferences about technology, Taylor can be found geeking out with the latest Apple gadget, skiing, mountain biking, or enjoying live theatre. He also enjoys volunteering with local human rights and LGBTQ organizations as well as mentoring young technologists looking to start careers in tech. Learn more about Taylor.
Thomas Daley (He/him)
Hey everyone, I am Thomas Daley, a recent resident of Big Sky since July of 2023. I have been working seasonally at various ski resorts and national parks across the United States. As an advocate for inclusivity, particularly within the queer community, I have observed the need for greater diversity in outdoor spaces.
Having immersed myself in the vibrant community of Big Sky, I recognize the current gaps in inclusivity and ardently believe that hosting more events and increasing public awareness can foster positive change within our town. I truly am optimistic about the future trajectory of the BSO, under the visionary leadership of Birt as the founder, and with the support of a dedicated board working towards a noble cause.
Lee Tsairis (she/they)
Lee grew up on the coast of Maine and received their BA in Connecticut before making their way to Bozeman, Montana in 2014 to attend farrier school at Montana State University. Currently a travel and events manager for an environmental non-profit, Lee has four-plus years of experience in non-profit operations and project management and is excited to help Big Sky OUT foster an inclusive environment for the LGBTQIA+ community in Southwest Montana. Lee enjoys spending her free time running mountain trails with her two dogs, playing ice hockey, and fly fishing on the Madison River.
Morgan Heckerd she/her
Usually putzing, though sometimes swimming, crafting, baking, or reading, Morgan is eager to do it all. She is a middle school teacher and a mentor for queer youth. Originally from coastal Maine, she moved to Big Sky in 2022 and loves the people who have also come to nestle here in the mountains. She is proud to serve on the BSO board and help facilitate meaningful connections across Montana’s queer communities. She loves reading queer literature and history in the community, and in 2023, she started a sapphic book club in Bozeman. She’s proud and delighted to say that it is everything she wanted and more.
Never without her dog, Morley, and never not missing the Atlantic, Morgan loves to dilly dally around old dirt roads, up creek beds, and alpine meadows, hoping to find the next best secret swimming hole.