Board & Program Leads
Team Lead
Christian primarily helps oversee parade operations, from staging and coordination to execution. If there is a need, he can usually be found somewhere nearby lending a hand: assisting volunteers, setting up barricades and banners, checking in parade entries, corralling participants, staging floats, controlling the flow of the parade, or helping with setup and teardown. He is always ready to jump in wherever needed.
Each year he makes the two-hour drive to Dallas and stays for five days with one goal in mind, to be of service however he can and help make Pride in Dallas an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
Outside of Pride in Dallas, Christian is the general manager of McAlister's Deli in Paris, Texas, where he oversees daily operations while working to build a culture where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and included, even if it is just over a sandwich and a glass of sweet tea. He also moonlights as a bartender and is halfway through earning his degree in counseling and social work.
At his core, Christian is a people person who loves bringing people together and making them smile. Whether he is managing with compassion, counseling with empathy, or bartending with flair, he brings the same energy wherever he goes: show up, help out, and make sure everyone feels like they belong. If there is a good time to be had, Christian will probably help make it happen.
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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Director of Photography
Eight years of experience behind the camera. Alex shoots and edits photos for Pride in Dallas year-round, covering the parade and other events, and works as a Digital Tech at JCPenney Headquarters. He also photographs portraits, special moments, and four-legged family members.
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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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