Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Resource Center

Founded in 1983 as an advocate and frontline service provider to LGBTQIA+ individuals and people living with HIV/AIDS, Resource Center is a cornerstone of support for North Texas's LGBTQIA+ communities. Today, it stands as one of the nation's largest LGBTQIA+ community centers, with nearly 100 staff members and 1,200 volunteers serving over 60,000 people annually.

• Health & Wellness: HIV/STI testing and treatment, primary and gender‑affirming care, mental health counseling, telehealth, PrEP/PEP access, dental care, a food pantry, and nutrition support.
• Housing: A residential campus that provides affordable housing and a welcoming community for adults 55 and older.
• Community Support Programs: Programs that support the mental, emotional, physical, and social health of LGBTQIA+ individuals through inclusive, identity‑affirming wellness programs for ages 12 and up.
• Advocacy &
  
  Education:
  
  Civic engagement and public policy initiatives, public education, and cultural competency training for schools, businesses, and law enforcement.

Resource Center has recently achieved several milestone initiatives that reflect both its bold vision and operational strength. In 2024, the organization opened Oak Lawn Place, an 84‑unit affordable housing complex for LGBTQIA+ seniors, which reached full occupancy shortly after opening and now provides affirming, stable housing for low‑income residents.

For most of its 40+ year history, Resource Center provided LGBTQIA+‑affirming healthcare services from its Community Center on Cedar Springs Road, the Nelson‑Tebedo Sexual Health Clinic, and the Harold Simmons Foundation Health Campus in the heart of Oak Lawn, Dallas's historic LGBTQIA+ neighborhood. Last year, Resource Center Health launched, bringing together medical, mental health, and nutritional services, along with an on‑site pharmacy, under one roof and serving as a one‑stop destination for compassionate, inclusive care.

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.

• Founded: 1983
• Annual Operating Budget: $35 million
• Board of Directors: 16
• Staff: 90+
• Headquarters:
  Dallas

Reporting to the Board of Directors, collaborating with a highly skilled executive team, and leading a dedicated staff, the CEO will chart a visionary path for Resource Center's continued evolution and increased impact. They will join the Center following a period of exponential revenue and staff growth, as well as unprecedented programmatic expansion. The new CEO will maintain existing funder relationships to sustain recent growth and develop new revenue sources to support the Center's future.

They will lead with a deep understanding of community needs, an enterprising perspective on the current landscape, and a forward‑thinking strategic vision.

• Leadership
  • Financial acumen and issue‑area expertise to successfully lead a financially and programmatically complex organization into its next phase of growth and transformation.
  • Relational skills and emotional intelligence to effectively engage and inspire the Center's staff, board, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Communication skills to effectively represent the Center to diverse audiences, including community partners, donors, elected officials, and the media.
  • Executive management and organizational development skills to motivate teams and optimize talent to realize strategic goals.
  • Values grounded in transparency and accountability to support developing a strong partnership with the board.
• Strategy & Vision
  • Financial forecasting and modeling skills to drive business‑model evolution and inform strategic planning, implementation, and refinement processes.
  • Change‑management skills to balance mission with sustainability and to adapt and lead through challenges, uncertainty, and disruptions.
  • Skills to envision, grow, and scale programs and services.
  • Business strategy and planning skills to expand fee‑for‑service programs and create and…