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DR. EDDIE DRY

KEANDRE' ARNOLD

KEANDRE' ARNOLD

PRESIDENT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS


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 AS

PRESIDENT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS


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.    

KEANDRE' ARNOLD

KEANDRE' ARNOLD

KEANDRE' ARNOLD

VICE PRESIDENT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS


KeAndre' is a committed patient advocate, public speaker, and community leader. He has spoke 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

VICE PRESIDENT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS


KeAndre' is a committed patient advocate, public speaker, and community leader. He has spoke 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.  

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JEFF WALKER

KEANDRE' ARNOLD

MELONEY HARRIS

TREASURER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Jeff is a creative professional, community advocate, and life-long learner with a genuine passion to serve those living with HIV.  Past service includes the ARcare Positive Connections HIV Program, Arkansas HIV Planning Group (HPG), 7hills Homeless Center, Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks (GLO), Ma

TREASURER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Jeff is a creative professional, community advocate, and life-long learner with a genuine passion to serve those living with HIV.  Past service includes 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 organizations in Arkansas and Missouri.

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MELONEY HARRIS

MELONEY HARRIS

MELONEY HARRIS

MEMBER-AT-LARGE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 


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 lifechan

MEMBER-AT-LARGE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 


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. 

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KIMBERLY NAIL

MELONEY HARRIS

LARRY HOUSTON

 MEMBER-AT-LARGE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 


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.

LARRY HOUSTON

MELONEY HARRIS

LARRY HOUSTON

 MEMBER-AT-LARGE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 


Larry was previously featured as an emerging leader in POZ Magazine's "The POZ 100: Celebrating Youth Power". His most recent role has been as a Research Assistant for a university project focused on HIV and substance use prevention for college students ages 18-24. Larry's professional experience include

 MEMBER-AT-LARGE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 


Larry was previously featured as an emerging leader in POZ Magazine's "The POZ 100: Celebrating Youth Power". His most recent role has been as a 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).

ERIC HARRIS

ERIC HARRIS

ERIC HARRIS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR


Eric is a dedicated HIV advocate with 10+ years experience in the HIV field, including outreach, prevention, linkage to care, and peer empowerment. 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 Minist

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR


Eric is a dedicated HIV advocate with 10+ years experience in the HIV field, including outreach, prevention, linkage to care, and peer empowerment. 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. 

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