Alex Córdova

I am Salvadoran and migrated to San Francisco, CA 31 years ago. I am the father of two sons, Josué and David Cordova. I am a tireless defender of the LGBTQ community and founder of groups such as Hermanos de Luna y Sol, Padres Gay, Teatro LGBTQ, Santi Project, Sida Por Vida. I have worked for many years in HIV and AIDS prevention programs, and supported my community through the pandemic. I moved to Durham, North Carolina in 2006, where I created and promoted various LGBTQ programs. I am the creator of Bolero Pequeno Teatro Latino, focused on showcasing plays that address the experiences of LGBTQ immigrants. I am currently the director of the organization, Lila LGBTQ Inc. I have integrated art such as painting, dance and theater as a means of healing in the face of social aggression suffered by our community. Working to address the most pressing issues faced by LGBTQ communities in the south has given me the opportunity to create spaces and programs that did not exist, such as my FB program Alex Cordova Contigo, which provides educational resources on the issues faced by LGBTQ communities for Latino populations. I am currently married and with a lot of energy and drive to continue working for the benefit of my community, supported unconditionally by my husband.