Andrea Zekis - Interim Executive Director
Andrea is a veteran LGBTQ activist in Arkansas who has been involved with Lucie's Place since the earliest days of the organization. She believes a stronger Lucie’s Place starts with its mission and its members, so she’s directing a transition period aiming for a more sustainable, effective and community centered organization for the betterment of the people it serves. Andrea is a founder of ArTEC, the Arkansas Transgender Equity Collaborative, and a recent graduate of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. She has also served with the Center for Artistic Revolution, Human Rights Campaign Arkansas, Basic Rights Oregon, National Center for Transgender Equality and the ACLU of Alaska.
For any questions or concerns, Andrea can be reached at andrea@luciesplace.org. 

Resident Assistants

​Lucie’s Place currently has 6 Resident Advisors (RAs) who are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Transitional Living Program (TLP) and the welfare of up to eight LGBTQ young adult (18-25) residents. In the TLP, LGBTQ identified young adults experiencing homelessness learn and develop skills necessary for independent living. The RAs provide general support, oversight, correction, accountability and empowerment for residents as they work toward their individual goals.

Board of Directors

 Greg Adams: LCSW, ACSW, FT- President
  • Greg Adams is Program Coordinator for the Center for Good Mourning and Staff Bereavement Support at Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) and an adjunct professor at UALR School of Social Work. At ACH, Greg also co-chairs the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force and provides training on diversity and inclusion issues.​​
​Dr. Allen Thomas: PhD - Secretary
  • Allen Thomas is a lifelong resident of Central Arkansas and currently a Resident Master of one of the University of Central Arkansas' Residential Colleges. His background is in psychology, which he uses in a wide variety of contexts, from student work to understanding the role of media in human behavior and interaction.
​Justin Sarlo: Member 
  • ​Justin Sarlo is the prepress manager for a local commercial printer. He is a US Army veteran, former board member of Renegades for a Cause (a group dedicated to giving back to the community at large), a transgender activist, and mentor to many young transgender men, nationwide.  Additionally, he has won many performance titles and is the current reigning Mr. Classic Arkansas USofA MI. 
Dr. Bee Kelley: PhD - Member
  • Bee is an associate professor of chemistry at Philander Smith College in the department of Chemistry teaching organic, inorganic, and biochemistry. As a recent member of the Little Rock area she is always looking for ways to help in the community. Bee has been a frequent HRC Arkansas volunteer and is an HRC Elevate Fellow.