In 2003, while in the Marine Corps after returning from Iraq, Terrell was diagnosed with SLE Lupus & Scleroderma. Now he is a Retired Marine working with Colors of Lupus Nevada and supporting, advocating for Lupus here in Las Vegas and wherever his voice can be reached. Lupus has put Terrell and his family through a lot of ups and downs in the last 10 years with lupus nephritis,
Autumn Austin - Executive Director
Jeanette Pizarro-Harpe is a Trailblazer member of Gamma Pi Rho Lupus Sorority, Inc. She is of Puerto Rican heritage and was born and raised in the Bronx, NY. Like her father, she enlisted in the US Marine Corps. She served during Desert Storm from 1991 -1998 and honorably discharged in 1998 as a Sgt. She earned her Technical Diploma in Network Engineering & Data Communications, her AAS in Digital Arts & Animation,
and her BA in Multimedia Arts & Design. Jeanette was diagnosed with SLE in 2018. She lives in Texas with her soulmate, Retired (USMC) GySgt Darius Harpe; they share 5 children. She retired from government service, ending with the Department of the Interior, US Fish & Wildlife Service as an Administrative Officer.
She is a multimedia artist and author of a memoir titled Camouflaged Shame (Uncensored) - A Path to Redemption After Military Sexual Trauma. Jeanette sees the importance of giving back by providing information and support where possible. She is a member of the media & marketing team for both Gamma Pi Rho and Colors of Lupus NV. She is also a member of the Women Marines Association, the Disabled American Veterans, Psi Zeta Phi Military Sorority, Inc., and the Realize Foundation.
mouth sores, depression, anxiety, joint pain, fatigue, weakness, and heart problems, just to name a few. Terrell has learned that every day is different and a new battle for every Lupus member so he is here to help everyone out as much as he can to bring a Cure for Lupus to the front of the medical world.
We are all here learning from each other to let the world know that we will not let Lupus just keep getting pushed to the side.
Linda Thomas, now semi-retired, was the Executive Director for the National Association of Minority Contractors, Las Vegas, NV and Chair of the National Chapter Development, Washington D.C. Founder and President of LLJ Consulting & Construction, a full-service General Contractor. Her own sensitivity to the minority audience stems from her multicultural background, having been born in the Mid-West with extensive travel throughout the USA and outlying areas.
Autumn completed her Bachelor and Master’s degree in business management and administration with a specialty in Marketing from University of Phoenix in 2008/2013. A daily fight with Lupus coupled with her being a wife, mother of 7, grandmother of 4, working a full-time job, holding the Executive Director position with Colors of Lupus Nevada, being a Founder/President of Gamma Pi Rho Lupus Sorority, Inc., and owning her
She began her career in construction several years ago with a family owned construction business emphasizing road construction and excavation. Throughout the years of extensive work and education she developed into a WMBE Certified Company. Linda attended KCKS and OCC earning a BS degree in Management and Human Resources, Alexander Hoyt Business Management, Mid America Real Estate Institute Turner Construction Management, and American College of Forensic Counseling. She is very passionate about her volunteer work and affiliations within the community.
Linda was diagnosed with Lupus in the early 90’s and serves as Assistant Executive Director for Colors of Lupus Nevada and President of the Board of Directors for Gamma Pi Rho Lupus Sorority, Inc.
own business are nothing short of amazing, and they make her a “Woman of Worth”.
Autumn was diagnosed with SLE on December 24, 2012, it was her gift from Santa. As a person diagnosed with Lupus, Autumn strives to bring Lupus to the forefront, trying to engage more on a personal level with the Lupus Community as opposed to larger organizations.
Autumn doesn’t look at Lupus as her curse but as her blessing as it allows her to help others through this difficult journey, giving her the title of the “Lupus Guru”. Autumn fights every day, one day at a time!
Austin - Asst Executive Director
Jeanette Pizarro-Harpe - Media & Marketing Director
Terrel Mosley, Sr. - Community Outreach Coordinator