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the organisation I work for is...

Does HIV Look Like Me? International

its mission is to...

Does HIV Look Like Me? International Society believes that leadership by people living with HIV is a key component to real change in the fight against HIV. The organization strives to educate, inspire, empower and challenge stigma. We provide and produce projects, trainings, and campaigns that reach the hearts and minds of our audiences, making a real and lasting impact on the fight against HIV, AIDS.

my job title is

Executive Director

find out more at this website...

http://www.doeshivlooklikeme.org

my story so far

I have been working in the field of HIV, Sexual Health, leadership, and campaign production for almost 10 years now, both locally and globally. I am so grateful for all I have done, and am confident it is just the beginning. I have begun consulting for several organizations in the last four years, focusing on agency restructuring, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, and campaign production.

ask me 'why global tolerance?' and I will answer

Global Tolerance can seem overwhelming, and the question of where to begin just as overwhelming. But, I believe it is simple, it begins with the stories and those we do not understand—not the political opinions, not the religious views, not the location or the language, just their stories, how they live, love, what they fear most and what makes them laugh. We are all alike. This is what makes us tolerant, this is what connects us and creates real change.

the one thing I would change in the world is...

I would eliminate the stigma associated with living with HIV.

I'm passionate about...

HIV and human rights, creating beautiful campaigns that both challenge and inspire, sexual health, and leadership through empowerment.

connect with me to talk about...

Anything that inspires you. Anything you need advice on. Anything I can learn from.