10 Over 50: Dr. George Wallace

Dr. George Wallace

Chief Executive Officer, LGBT+ Center Orlando Inc.

After Gov. Ron DeSantis cut The Center’s funding in 2021, Wallace was down but not out and rebounded with donations exceeding the cut amount so that Pulse shooting survivors and others may still fi nd a path to wellness.

About Dr. George Wallace:

Dr. George Wallace became the Chief Executive Officer of the LBT+ Center Orlando, Inc. in December of 2017. Wallace was the former director of the Orlando Fringe Festival. He was also on The Center’s board of directors during the Pulse tragedy. Wallace has received numerous awards including the Terry Olson Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017 and an Unsung Hero by the Orlando Sentinel. In his spare time, Dr. Wallace enjoys photography, travel, advocacy and art.

About The Center:

The Center Orlando exists to promote and empower the LGBTQ+ community and its allies through information, education, advocacy and support.

About 10 Over 50:

Orlando magazine’s 2022 10 Over 50 List honors those changemakers in the community over 50 who continue to make a difference in Central Florida.