Joe is a native Dallasite who has worked as an artist and dedicated countless hours to the cultural scene in Texas for the past 15 years to improve the state for Black Queer residents. As the Director of Community Engagement at Texas Health Action (THA), his primary work is focused on reducing HIV disparities, cultivating relationships with community members, and developing strategies to reduce stigma surrounding HIV and sexual health. Outside of his role at THA, Joe is a cultural curator, artist, and community organizer in Texas. With poetry as his primary artistic medium, he creates productions and events that center the experiences of Black Queer people, while challenging old and antiquated ideals the larger community may have about Black Queer culture. By fusing together poetry, music, performance, and storytelling, he creates productions that instill a sense of pride while building and creating community. Aside from trying to save the world, he loves theatre, playing volleyball, enjoying every brunch Austin has to offer, and asking the age-old question, “What Would Beyonce do?