Meet the Board
DR. EDDIE DRY
MELONEY HARRIS
MELONEY HARRIS
BOARD PRESIDENT
Eddie is a strong advocate for young people coming from marginalized demographics. As an assistant professor of biology at Arkansas State University - Mountain Home, Eddie serves as co-advisor of the student organization, the Gay-Straight Alliance, and has organized monthly HIV nonprofit testing events on the ASUMH campus s
BOARD PRESIDENT
Eddie is a strong advocate for young people coming from marginalized demographics. As an assistant professor of biology at Arkansas State University - Mountain Home, Eddie serves as co-advisor of the student organization, the Gay-Straight Alliance, and has organized monthly HIV nonprofit testing events on the ASUMH campus since 2015. He also is a leader at ASUMH in promoting events and programs that highlight the value of inclusion and diversity in higher education. Off campus, Eddie co-organized and became a charter member of the Ozark Diversity Coalition, a grass-roots group of individuals passionate about promoting diversity in our communities.
MELONEY HARRIS
MELONEY HARRIS
MELONEY HARRIS
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
Meloney is a true believer in second chances and is dedicated to assisting individuals access skills training, employment opportunities, and higher education. She provides mentorship to persons needing help navigating a better standard of living for themselves and their families. Knowing HIV is a lifechanging agent, sh
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
Meloney is a true believer in second chances and is dedicated to assisting individuals access skills training, employment opportunities, and higher education. She provides mentorship to persons needing help navigating a better standard of living for themselves and their families. Knowing HIV is a lifechanging agent, she encourages those around her to use it as an opportunity for positive change to enrich their lives.
LARRY HOUSTON
MELONEY HARRIS
LARRY HOUSTON
BOARD MEMBER
Larry was previously featured as an emerging leader in POZ Magazine's "The POZ 100: Celebrating Youth Power". His most recent roles have included PrEP Case Manager at ARcare Positive Connections and Research Assistant for a university project focused on HIV and substance use prevention for college students ages 18-24. Larry's
BOARD MEMBER
Larry was previously featured as an emerging leader in POZ Magazine's "The POZ 100: Celebrating Youth Power". His most recent roles have included PrEP Case Manager at ARcare Positive Connections and Research Assistant for a university project focused on HIV and substance use prevention for college students ages 18-24. Larry's professional experience includes coordination, case management, and research-based roles with University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, Recovery Centers of Arkansas, Family Service Agency, and Arkansas AIDS Foundation. Throughout his career, Larry has worked with programs supported through a variety of partnerships and funding sources including Greater Than AIDS, SAMHSA, Ryan White, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA).
BRIAN TYNES
ARLEE WALKER
LARRY HOUSTON
BOARD MEMBER
Brian is very passionate about HIV prevention and educating people about where they can find resources or medical support in communities where information is not widely available. He is a graduate of University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a BA in Mass Communication with emphasis in Radio/TV/Film and is currently a Retail
BOARD MEMBER
Brian is very passionate about HIV prevention and educating people about where they can find resources or medical support in communities where information is not widely available. He is a graduate of University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a BA in Mass Communication with emphasis in Radio/TV/Film and is currently a Retail Store Manager at Belk. Brian has participated in community theatre and actively fundraised across the state for organizations serving the HIV community, especially affected individuals without insurance.
ARLEE WALKER
ARLEE WALKER
ARLEE WALKER
BOARD MEMBER
Arlee is very passionate about spreading HIV awareness, particularly with youth ages 12-18. He wants to make a difference in the community by promoting critical services and showcasing powerful individuals to encourage self-growth, acceptance, and resilience while guiding others through their sexual health. Arlee has a Bachel
BOARD MEMBER
Arlee is very passionate about spreading HIV awareness, particularly with youth ages 12-18. He wants to make a difference in the community by promoting critical services and showcasing powerful individuals to encourage self-growth, acceptance, and resilience while guiding others through their sexual health. Arlee has a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and is currently a Paralegal with the Padgett Law Group in Little Rock.
Board Member Interest
EAC has an active Board of Directors to safeguard our mission, set a clear vision, and ensure sustainability of the organization. We are always in need of diverse leaders to serve on EAC’s Board of Directors.
Desired Qualifications:
- Professional experience and/or significant leadership accomplishments in healthcare, business, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector
- A commitment to and understanding of HIV and HIV prevention, preferably based on experience
- Diplomatic skills for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals
- Personal qualities of compassion, integrity, and a passion for improving the lives of Arkansans
Special Skills:
- Finance and Banking
- Local Government
- Legal Services
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
Responsibilities:
A primary responsibility of serving on EAC’s Board of Directors is to participate in the development of policy and major decision-making at board meetings held monthly. Other key responsibilities are to be active on at least one committee of the board, and to ensure that the organization has the resources it needs to fulfill its mission, including fundraising.
