EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Linwood Alford

Serving as Executive Director of Open Door Resource Center Incorporated, Mr. Linwood Alford has taken on the task of planning and bringing the agency’s vision into being. While maintaining the quality of his current skills, he states the past year has not been easy, but his accomplishments for 2007 have been very rewarding.

He has over 15 years of experience in counseling, which includes a diverse clientele. Those years were the very attribute that helped to make his vision come true. The concept of Open Door Resource Center Inc. started in Atlanta, Georgia. The physical 501 c 3 non-profit organization was established in Richmond, Virginia because Mr. Alford wanted to give back to the community of his birth and rearing. He is actively consulting with the Virginia Health Department, Small Business Administration, Center for Minority Health, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Howard University Office of Health Sciences, National Minority AID Council, National Library of Medicine, VCU Health System, Center for Disease Control, and the Minority Consortium, Inc. He has also served on numerous grant review panels.

Mr. Alford’s unique perspective allows him the ability to understand the ever changing AIDS service organizations and prepares him to make sure that Open Door Resource Center Inc. is within every guideline.

Linwood is an ordained Evangelist/Gospel Singer who enjoys sacred/gospel music. He is currently working on a transportation company that will assist in getting veterans, disabled and elderly individuals to and from their various appointments.

"From my voice to your ears, I am looking forward to making a difference in my communities and the state of Virginia."