Neal Holmes

Neal is the Deputy Director for OUTMemphis. He is from Louisville, MS, but has lived in several different states as well as internationally. Neal is a licensed mental health professional and considers it an honor to hold space to hear people’s lived experiences. His work at OUTMemphis includes managing volunteers, Senior Services, supervising peer groups, health, and trans services/programs.

Neal comes to OUTMemphis with over 15 years of education, administrative, social justice advocacy, and entrepreneurial work experience. Neal came to OUTMemphis after working for five years in the HIV/AIDS healthcare field as well as doing advocacy work for the LGBTQIA+ community. Neal is excited about being in this new role to collaborate with community members and participants of OUTMemphis.