Fighting for Life and Love Since 1983

Here at the 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

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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

Kristin McLaughlin

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Chief Development Officer

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Paul Miller

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Director of Prevention Services

Jalenzski Brown

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Director of Empowerment

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 Family & Community Services

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Michael Martinez

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Associate Director of People & Culture

Board of directors

Kate Newman

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Board President

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 & Immediate Past President

Derrick Justin Brown

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Director

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Calvert Collins

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Director

Ashley Innes

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Director

James A. Jones

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Director

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Ray Jordan

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Director

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Chris LaGrone

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Director

Joe Lozano

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Director

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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

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Ellen Farrell

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Board Member

happy thanksgiving.
All resource Center locations
closed thursday & friday,
Nov. 23 &24.