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DALLAS HOPE CENTER™
Board of Directors
John Walls is a highly accomplished senior communications executive with a distinguished career in corporate and brand public relations. Based in Dallas, TX, John has excelled in the public and private sectors, driving strategic communications plans that directly support business objectives. With expertise in various areas such as communications strategy, brand management, crisis communications, and thought leadership strategy, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Currently, John serves as Principal and Chief Communications Strategist at JWPR, LLC (), where he provides strategic communications counsel to corporate, start-up, and non-profit clients across industries such as retail, technology, travel and hospitality, and ophthalmic optics and visual health. He immerses himself in clients&#; businesses to provide tailored communications solutions and collaborates effectively with internal teams, external partners, and vendors to execute comprehensive strategies. His expertise lies in leadership profile development, strategic
With over seven years of experience as a civil engineer, Hector Pietro designs roadways, pedestrian and bike facilities, and stormwater systems that support safety, economic development, and sustainability in the community. In , he was selected to join the Communities Foundation of Texas’s Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Cohort, which inspired him to pursue a deeper impact in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Hector felt compelled to join an organization devoted to providing food, shelter, and affirming services to LGBTQIA+ youth experiencing homelessness. The mission of Dallas Hope Charities—instilling dignity, stability, and hope—immediately resonated, and he knew he had to be part of it.
Impact and Passion
Hector is excited to serve on the Dallas Hope Charities Board of Directors alongside a group of passionate leaders with thick experience expanding the organization&#;s verb to LGBTQIA+ youth. He thrives in spaces filled with accomplished, driven individuals and was drawn to the board after reviewing data on DHC’s community impact. He
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Welcome to G4G Dallas-Fort Worth
Gay For Good Dallas-Fort Worth mobilizes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) and ally volunteers to promote diversity, foster inclusion and strengthen ties to the broader Dallas-Fort Worth community. We facilitate welcoming, inclusive service projects in support of a expansive range of causes throughout Dallas-Fort Worth and surrounding areas, and we look forward to meeting you.
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- G4G DFW + Legacy Cares
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- G4G DFW + Tarrant Regional Liquid District - Adopt A Trail
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Join Gay for Good Dallas Fort Worth For a Clean Up Day at Marine Creek Lake Park!
We are busy planning G4G Dallas-Fort Worth&#;s next event! The LGBTQ+ community thrives in the Dallas Region, with a widespread sentiment of welcome throughout the cities and business communities. Both the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth scored a perfect on the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index in , which measures cities inclusion of LGBTQ+ residents. You can find a strong LGBTQ+ community in the Dallas Region. Many companies based in the Dallas area, such as American Airlines, Dallas Mavericks, Southwest Airlines, and Texas Instruments are leading the fight for diversity and gay rights in the state. Oak Lawn – This neighborhood, affectionately called “The Gayborhood,” hosts a high concentration of LGBTQ+ residents, shops, restaurants and nightclubs. Popular joints include Round-Up Saloon, Jr’s Bar & Grill, Sue Ellen’s, Station 4 (S4), and The Rose Room. Oak Cliff– Home to the Bishop Arts District, Trinity Groves, Kessler Park and many historic designated neighborhoods. Favorite restaurants include Hattie’s, Jonathan’s, Spiral Dinner (vegan), and Hunky’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers.
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