Patricia Todd is the state director of HRC Alabama, where she is able to utilize her years of experience advocating socially and professionally for public policies relevant to social, justice, education, HIV/AIDS, and a wide range of issues that affect the state of Alabama.

Patricia was elected to the Alabama Legislature as the State Representative for House District 54 in November of 2006 as the first openly gay elected official in Alabama’s history.
Recognized for her tenacity relative to poverty issues, Patricia is committed to focusing her legislative priorities on public policy issues that affect marginalized and underserved communities. 

In addition to her legislative work, Patricia holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from UAB. She recently served as Executive Director of AIDS Alabama.  Her community work includes service on the Boards of the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, Leading Edge Institute, and is a graduate of Leadership Birmingham and Leadership Alabama.