Justin Yoder | He/Him
Founder of LGBTQ Outdoors
Justin Yoder is the Founder and Executive Director of LGBTQ Outdoors, a nonprofit connecting the LGBTQIA+ community to the outdoors through inclusive spaces, events, and ambassador-led chapters across the U.S. and Canada. Since founding the organization in 2019, Justin has built it into a vibrant community that hosts programs such as LGBTQ Outdoorfest, the 100 Mile Club, and the LGBTQ Outdoors Podcast. A lifelong advocate for inclusion and environmental stewardship, Justin previously founded a nonprofit addressing HIV/AIDS in Africa. His leadership blends compassion, creativity, and a deep belief that everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and celebrated in nature. Through LGBTQ Outdoors, Justin continues to champion visibility, connection, and the healing power of the outdoors.
Josh mcNabb | He/Him
Chair; LGBTQ Outdoorfest
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Patrick Thompson | He/Him
Creative Director
Patrick Thompson, founder of Muse Lighting Design, is a visionary who blends theater, music, and advanced technology to craft immersive and unforgettable events. With a background in musical theater and music composition, he has written, lit, and directed shows and parades for Six Flags, performed at Disney and Universal, and composed music featured in more than 400 television episodes. Equal parts artist and innovator, Patrick approaches every project with a deep passion for storytelling through light and sound. His obsession with creating the perfect atmosphere transforms any event into an extraordinary experience that captivates, inspires, and leaves a lasting, memorable impression.
C. Nicholas Morris | He/Him
Co-Chair; LGBTQ Outdoorfest
C. Nicholas Morris has been a part of LGBTQ Outdoors since the first LGBTQ Outdoorfest in 2021, which was the catalyst that reshaped his future. Nature has always been a place of escape and rejuvenation, and the pandemic helped him return to the outdoors and take a solo cross-country camping trip. Nicholas has spent his career in the non-profit sector through arts and education. As an award winning director and choreographer, he is an expert in implementing and enhancing programs with a proven history of evaluating, developing, and orchestrating successful projects and events while improving and strengthening processes and systems delivered with impeccable quality. Applying my skills to an organization I am passionate about is exciting. I am thrilled to help cultivate an experience that is changing lives.
Mallorie Hall | SHe/her
Instructor Coordinator LGBTQ Outdoorfest
Mallorie served on the very first board of LGBTQ Outdoors and has remained deeply passionate about the mission ever since. She played a key role in organizing the first three LGBTQ Outdoorfest events and is excited to continue helping the festival grow by serving on the committee.
A lifelong lover of the outdoors, Mallorie joined the LGBTQ Outdoors Adventure Trip to Alaska in 2025—an experience she’ll never forget. Outside of LGBTQ Outdoors, she channels her love for animals through her dog-walking business, City Sniffers Dallas. When she’s not exploring nature or walking pups, you’ll find her spending time with her girlfriend, discovering new spots around Dallas, and making new friends wherever she goes.
