An Activist and Advocate for LGBTQ+ Health Care Access and Equity.
Publications and Community
Community Experience
Oct 2021-Oct 2023
Member, Maryland HIV Planning Group
Two year appointment to the statewide planning group. We collaborate with the Infectious Disease Prevention and Health Services Bureau to ensure a comprehensive HIV plan in Maryland.
2021-Present
Board Member, Alive! Maryland Inter-professional Advisory Board
Serve on the Board to support the training and education offerings for local consumers and providers utilizing HIV care and prevention services. Program activities prioritize the needs of the most vulnerable Marylanders.
2021-Present
Member, Baltimore City
Trauma-Informed Care Task Force
Established by the Elijah Cummings Healing City Act, the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force is developing best practices and facilitating trauma-informed education and training across all city departments and agencies as mandated by the act.
Publications and Articles
2023
Planned Parenthood’s Tica Torres shares his journey, with tips for yours, too.
2023
2022
The Panel worked on the development of an HIV Health Services Strategic Plan for Transgender and Nonbinary Marylanders. I identified service gaps and needs specific to transgender and nonbinary Marylanders, and recommended activities to address them.