Phone: (501) 406-5551
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.
ERIC DANNY HARRIS
ERIC DANNY HARRIS
ERIC DANNY HARRIS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR /
PEER EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM MANAGER
Eric is a dedicated HIV advocate with 11+ years experience in the HIV field, including outreach, prevention, linkage to care, and peer empowerment. He has been recognized for numerous roles, including POZ Magazine's "The POZ 100" list in 2016 and 2018 for peer HIV work in the South and
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR /
PEER EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM MANAGER
Eric is a dedicated HIV advocate with 11+ years experience in the HIV field, including outreach, prevention, linkage to care, and peer empowerment. He has been recognized for numerous roles, including POZ Magazine's "The POZ 100" list in 2016 and 2018 for peer HIV work in the South and by those over 50 years old. Past service includes HIV Arkansas Support Network, USCA, Arkansas HIV Task Force, Arkansas HIV Planning Group (HPG), SAW-NET HIV Coalition, C2EA, AETC, Baptist Health Ministries, and the 2018 National Latino HIV Leadership Counsel.
JEFF WALKER, MBA
ERIC DANNY HARRIS
ERIC DANNY HARRIS
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR /
GRANT PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Jeff is a community advocate with a genuine passion to serve those living with HIV. Past service and leadership includes roles with the ARcare Positive Connections HIV Program, Arkansas HIV Planning Group (HPG), 7hills Homeless Center, Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks (GLO), M
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR /
GRANT PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Jeff is a community advocate with a genuine passion to serve those living with HIV. Past service and leadership includes roles with the ARcare Positive Connections HIV Program, Arkansas HIV Planning Group (HPG), 7hills Homeless Center, Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks (GLO), Make-a-Wish, Center on the Square Community Theater, and several arts-based nonprofit organizations in Arkansas and Missouri.
ROBERT GRIFFIN
ERIC DANNY HARRIS
KEANDRE' ARNOLD
FINANCE DIRECTOR
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KEANDRE' ARNOLD
KEANDRE' ARNOLD
KEANDRE' ARNOLD
PREVENTION PROGRAM MANAGER /
POSITIVE MILES PROJECT DIRECTOR
KeAndre' is a committed patient advocate, public speaker, and community leader. He has provided talks on topics including HIV in the Black Community and HIV Drug Assistance Options in Arkansas. Past professional experience includes roles with St. Louis Effort for AIDS, Special
PREVENTION PROGRAM MANAGER /
POSITIVE MILES PROJECT DIRECTOR
KeAndre' is a committed patient advocate, public speaker, and community leader. He has provided talks on topics including HIV in the Black Community and HIV Drug Assistance Options in Arkansas. Past professional experience includes roles with St. Louis Effort for AIDS, Special Health Resources for Texas (SHRT), SWA-NET HIV Coalition, Arkansas HIV Planning Group (HPG), and ARcare.
KIMBERLY NAIL
KEANDRE' ARNOLD
KIMBERLY NAIL
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER,
NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
Kimberly is passionate about communicating the importance of HIV testing and representing the unique needs of women living with HIV in Arkansas. Her current HIV nonprofit service includes roles on the Arkansas Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Treat and Prevent Subcommittee and the ARcare Positive Connections Consumer Advisory Network.
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KEANDRE' ARNOLD
KIMBERLY NAIL
SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER
Coming soon!