Board & Program Leads
Parade Team Lead
Deizal oversees operations and staging, working to bring the community together for a safe, inclusive, and memorable event.
Outside Pride in Dallas, he volunteers with the Dallas Pride Parade and the North Texas Irish Festival, and bartends in his hometown of Paris, Texas. Deizal loves bringing people together through service, organization, and creating memorable experiences, and you will usually find him spending time with friends, exploring Dallas and new places, attending events, and staying involved in his community. He enjoys being behind the scenes of an event as much as the event itself — seeing how all the moving pieces come together to create a successful experience.
Professionally, Deizal has experience in retail leadership, customer service, team management, and event operations. He enjoys fast-paced environments where he can lead a team, solve problems, and make a positive impact, and he is especially interested in growing his career in leadership, event operations, and marketing.
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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