As a proud Black Trans Woman, I navigate life with unapologetic positivity, authenticity, and queerness. My diagnosis was a turning point that revealed my inner strength.
Jessica Prodger is an Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Western University and a Canada Research Chair in Genital Immunology and STI Prevention.
With a career spanning 44 years in the business of female impersonation Andrea Lamour has 58 Beauty titles to her credit. Most recently she was Crowned Miss Jersey Gay Pride 2024.
Antoinette Jones is a seasoned advocate who embarked on her advocacy journey in her early 20s, initially as a Peer Specialist facilitating access to preventative care and treatment for individuals living with and at risk for HIV.
Ebony Gordon (she/her) is a dedicated Program Specialist at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation with a passion for reducing isolation, enhancing quality of life, and promoting connection within Black communities.
Sara Gianella, MD, is a physician-scientist dedicated to advancing HIV research with a strong focus on women, transgender individuals, and underrepresented communities.
Krista Dong, MD, is an infectious disease physician, translational and implementation scientist with expertise in design of robust, patient-centered HIV cure and prevention research protocols.
Steven G. Deeks, MD, is a Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. He is an expert on HIV and its impact on health during antiretroviral therapy.
