Board & Program Leads
Director of Photography
Alex has eight years of experience behind the camera. He captures and edits photos for Pride in Dallas year-round, covering the parade and the organization's other events. He also works as a Digital Tech at JCPenney Headquarters.
Photography has been a long-standing interest of his, and he likes capturing memorable moments that people can look back on and enjoy. Whether he is photographing a Pride event, a portrait session, a special moment, or someone's four-legged family members, Alex enjoys working with people and bringing their personalities to life through photography.
Outside of photography, Alex enjoys rock climbing, camping, and line dancing, along with being outdoors, meeting new people, and trying new things.
President
Brings 40+ years of LGBTQ community service to the role, after serving as an Advisor in 2022 and 2023 and as Vice President in 2024. Her focus is visibility, empowerment, and a Pride movement that reflects all of queer Dallas.
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Vice President
Executive Director
Vinnie oversees every facet of Pride in Dallas, and the work runs year-round.
Technical Director
Runs the technical side of the event, from registration for parade entries, vendors, and volunteers to posters, banners, and operational maps. A concert lighting designer professionally, he owes his unofficial title of "Spreadsheet Director" to a love of organization.
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Logistics Director
A country boy from Baton Rouge who moved to Dallas after a 2018 vacation, he works along the parade route on barricades, banners, stages, and crosswalks. Most nights of the week, he can be found at the Round Up Saloon and Dance Hall.
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HQ and Communications Director
Oversees the Pride headquarters and support desk, keeping volunteers, parade entries, and vendors supplied on parade day. A Registered Nurse Case Manager with more than 32 years of experience, she also fosters animals for Pooch Savers Rescue.
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Safety and Security Director
A safety, security, and operations leader with a background managing large-scale festivals and special events. He specializes in event security, emergency preparedness, crowd management, logistics, and multi-agency coordination.
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VIP Accommodation Director
Oversees the VIP area and talent green rooms at Pride in Dallas, coordinating with special guests and dignitaries. He volunteers as cornhole director for the Born Sports League, is events director for Impulse Dallas, and works in accounting for the Clay Cooley Auto Group.
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