At Resource Center, we are dedicated to empowering the LGBTQIA+ community and all people living with HIV/AIDS. We are committed to healing and transforming our community, with the goal of achieving recognition and equal rights for all LGBTQIA+ people. An organization that started in 1983 as a grassroots service for people with HIV/AIDS has grown into a trusted provider of LGBTQIA+ services in a safe, affirming environment.
Our History
Back in 1983, at the corner of Cedar Springs and Throckmorton, William “Bill” H. Nelson, Jr., his partner Terry Tebedo, and their friends William Waybourn and Craig Spaulding opened Crossroads Market, which sold magazines, books, antiques, and jewelry. By accepting canned good donations for AIDS patients, they unwittingly started a vital community service. Years later, their location evolved into the original AIDS Resource Center or, as we’re known today, Resource Center. The Nelson-Tebedo clinic on Cedar Springs is proudly named in their honor.
Now, Resource Center operates one of the largest LGBTQIA+ community centers in the United States. We’re also a primary HIV/AIDS service organization in North Texas. With a staff of nearly 100 supported by over 1,200 volunteers, Resource Center serves 60,000+ people each year.
Our Mission
Resource Center pursues societal equity by proudly offering LGBTQIA+ affirming resources designed to improve health and wellness, strengthen families and communities, and provide transformative education and advocacy. We value being:
Culturally humble
Equitable in our approach
Nimble in the face of change
Transformative in our advocacy
Enthusiastic about our impact
Relentless in pursuit of our vision
Evolving with our community
Deliberate in all that we do
Our Vision
Resource Center envisions an equitable society in which all community members are afforded the opportunity to thrive without bias or barriers based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or HIV status.
Meet our passionate leaders
Cece Cox, J.D.
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Chief Executive Officer
Marisa Elliott
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Chief Operating Officer
Dave Hesse
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Chief Financial Officer
Clayton Hollingsworth
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Chief Development Officer
Stephanie Spaulding
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Chief Marketing Officer
Paul Miller
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Director of Prevention Services
Jalenzski Brown
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Director of Family & Community Empowerment Services (FaCES)
Kelli Halsell
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Director of Facilities Management
Sonya Radke
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Director of Philanthropy
LaShaun Shaw, DDS
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Director of Dental Program
Stephanie McNeil
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Director of Information & Technology
Bill Scott
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Director of Corporate Engagement & Events
Del Wilson
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Director of Ryan White Program
Scott Martin, LPC
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Director of Behavioral Health
Aloe Johnson
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Director of Strategic Initiatives
Deborah Cavazos
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Director of Volunteer Engagement
Michael Martinez
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Director of People & Culture
Rafael McDonnell
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Director of Advocacy, Policy, & Communications
Lavaughn Brown
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Director of Marketing
Board of directors
Kate Newman
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Board President
Chris LaGrone
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President Elect
Brandon Q. Jones
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Board Secretary
Philip Clemmons
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Board Treasurer
Paul von Wupperffeld
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Director & President-Emeritus
Gerry Altamirano
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Director
Derrick Justin Brown
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Director
Calvert Collins
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Director
Ashley Innes
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Director
James A. Jones
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Ray Jordan
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Director
Joe Lozano
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Director
Kevin McDorman
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Director
Joseph Mansilla
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Director
Deborah McMurray
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Director
Dale Philbrick
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Director
Jon Vogel
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Director
Ellen Farrell
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Director
Christopher Wagley
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Director
happy thanksgiving. All resource Center locations closed thursday & friday, Nov. 23 &24.