During this chat Leon and I discuss his amazing event Healthy Lives Matter and his work as an advocate for underserved communities affected by Alzheimer's.
Leon Polk, born in Gonzales, Texas and a graduate of Gonzales High School and attended Huston-Tillotson College in Austin, Texas. Leon strives each day to exemplify integrity, commitment, and hard work in every aspect of community service.
· Provides administrative support to Commissioner and department administrators
· Connects constituents to community resource organizations
· Develops community relationships
· Assist in marketing and development of department initiatives
Community Engagement:
· Alzheimer’s Association North Central Texas Board of Directors (2020-Present)
· Alzheimer’s Association N. Central Texas Chapter African American Advisory Committee (2018-Present)
· Alzheimer’s Association Ambassador (2018-Present)
· Tarrant County Re-Entry Council Board of Directors (2020-Present)
· Community Action Partners Board of Directors (2022 - )
· Secretary-Paul Laurence Dunbar Young Men’s Leadership Academy Community Advisory Board of Directors (2016-Present)
· Community Resource Coordination Group (2018-Present)
Leon is the father of two children – Jason, a graduate of Texas A&M University Commerce and Leslie, a graduate of Howard University and Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University
