Resource Center Appoints Calvert Collins-Bratton Chair
The Dallas-based organization names its new board officers and leadership for the upcoming term.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in People
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Resource Center has appointed Calvert Collins-Bratton as its new board chair. She transitions into the role after serving as chair-elect for the Dallas-based organization.
Why it matters
The board leadership change brings new oversight to the organization as it continues serving the North Texas community. This transition maintains leadership stability while refreshing the executive team.
Calvert Collins-Bratton brings four years of board service to her new role, following an eight-year tenure on the Dallas Park and Recreation Board. She also previously served two years as president of the Park Board.
The players
Calvert Collins-Bratton
She is the new board chair of Resource Center and currently serves as the president and CEO of Klyde Warren Park.
Resource Center
This Dallas-based organization provides services and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community and people living with HIV in North Texas.
Christopher Wagley
He is the incoming CEO of Resource Center who will work alongside the newly appointed board members.
The details
The board also named Lauren Mutti as chair-elect, Court Wakefield as treasurer, and Rick Wilson-Negron as secretary. Christopher LaGrone will serve as chair emeritus, joining incoming CEO Christopher Wagley in the updated leadership structure.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: Resource Center announced its new board leadership.
Market Landscape
This leadership transition refreshes the board oversight for an institution defined by its long-standing advocacy programs. It positions the organization to maintain operational continuity under a new CEO in a competitive non-profit landscape.
The transition to a new board chair signifies a change in the governance overseeing the local services and programs provided by the organization. Residents and clients should expect consistent service delivery as the board moves into this new leadership cycle.
The takeaway
Board transitions are a standard part of organizational governance that help ensure long-term sustainability. Stakeholders can monitor the organization's public filings to track how these shifts influence future programming in North Texas.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Dallas Voice.
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