 Mark Agtane
Mr. Agtane has been a health care advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS. He has also been serving on the Consumer Advisory Board of the Asian Pacific Islander Wellness Center for the last few years. As of 2012, Mr. Agtane has served two terms on the San Francisco HIV Health Services Planning Council EMA.
Mark Agtane |
 John Andrews
Health Care Advocate
John is a grateful survivor who has been living with HIV since 1984. He is a retired business executive who works diligently to advocate for the needs of people affected by HIV, and to fight for social justice. John’s passion is to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard.
John Andrews |
Margot AntonettyDirector of Programs
Housing and Urban Health,
SF Department of Public Health
Margot Antonetty |
Margaret Baran Margaret Baran
Margaret Baran |
Billie J.CooperMiss Billie Cooper is the first African American Transgender to be elected on the C.A.R.E. Council. She also worked with the community in the Tenderlion & Bayview Hunter Point and with the AIDS Foundation.Miss Billie J. Cooper
Miss Billie Cooper is the first African American Transgender to be elected on the C.A.R.E. Council. She also worked with the community in the Tenderlion & Bayview Hunter Point and with the AIDS Foundation.
Billie J. Cooper |
 Brian DiCrocco
Brian brings to the council his professional experience in providing Housing and Homeless, Youth and Family, and Harm Reduction services. As a council member he feels it is his duty to ensure that all San Franciscans have equal access to our city's government funded HIV services. When faced with challenges Brian relies on his faith in God.
Brian DiCrocco
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Cicily Emerson
Marin Department of Health and Human Services
Cicily Emerson |
 Wade Flores
Wade Flores |
 Liz Gatewood
Medical Respite, San Francisco Department of Public Health
Nurse Practitioner
Liz has been an advocate and care giver for HIV patients since 2004 in a variety of settings. She is currently working with acutely ill homeless patients being discharged from hospitals in San Francisco. She is passionate about providing comprehensive care to help clients meet their goals.
Liz Gatewood |
 Matt Geltmaker, LCSW
STD/HIV Program Director
San Mateo County Health Department
Matt has worked as a social worker in HIV since 1996. He currently oversees HIV prevention and care services for San Mateo County, as well as the STD Control unit. He is a strong harm reduction advocate and strives to create a system in San Mateo County that provides non-judgmental and comprehensive STD/HIV services
Matt Geltmaker |
 Justin Haith
Justin Haith |
 Bruce Ito
Bruce Ito |
 Mary Lawrence Hicks, FNP
Director of Community Programs
UCSF - Positive Health Program San Francisco General Hospital
Mary Lawrence began working in the HIV field in 1985 in Manhattan. She has been a nurse practitioner on Ward 86 since 1997. Mary Lawrence has served on the care council since 2002; she is currently a co-chair
Mary Lawrence Hicks, Co-Chair |
 Ken Hornby
Mr. Hornby is a survivor of HIV for thirty two years now. He has been a diligent advocate, and public speaker and educator on HIV issue's for 26 of those years.
Kenneth Hornby |
 Carol Hudson
Carol Hudson |
 R. Lee Jewell, MA, MFTI
Co-chair since 2010 and Member since 2008. Board Member and PLWH Caucus Chair of CAEAR Coalition, Co-Chair of UCSF CAPS CAB, Co-facilitator of PLUS. Lee tested HIV Positive in 1986. "My desire is to preserve the SF system of care, remove barriers to care and remove HIV stigma in our community."
Lee Jewell, Co-Chair |
William Ledeford
William Ledeford |
Mayra Lopez
Mayra Lopez |
Rachel Matillano
Rachel Matillano |
 Matthew Miller
Matthew joined the HHSPC in January of 2009.
Matthew Miller |
 Catherine Newell
Catherine is currently attending Canada College in Redwood City working toward a bachelors degree in Human Services and she plans to transfer to San Francisco State in the Fall of 2013. Catherine is also a member of the AIDS Alliance for Children Youth and Families Core Leadership Training Program. And is a member of the San Mateo County HIV Advisory Board and the Board of Directors of AIDS Community Research Consortium (ACRC) in Redwood City.
Catherine Newell |
 Ken Pearce
Health Care Volunteer Advocate
Ken is a long term SF resident and HIV survivor, who both moved to the city and was infected in 1982. He holds a MPH in health administration and is a retired psychiatric hospital chief executive officer, who volunteers in numerous SF nonprofit community agencies advocating for the needs of the elderly and for people affected by HIV. He has been an outspoken member of both the Ryan White Care Council and the SF Prevention Planning Council for over ten years.
Kenneth Pearce |
 Maritza Penagos
Director of Services
Breast Cancer Emergency Fund
Maritza has been on the HSPC since 2007. She has 20 years experience woring in non-profits as a social worker & clinic administrator. Maritza is a bisexual Latina who speaks both Spanish and English but dreams and swears in English.
Maritza Penagos |
 Michael Scarce
Michael Scarce is a health researcher, community organizer, and the author of two books. He has been active in the national gay men's health movement for over 15 years, and has a particular passion for the intersection of health and human rights.
Michael Scarce |
Stacia Sherich
Stacia Scherich |
Charles Siron
Charles Siron |
 Michael Smithwick
Executive Director
Maitri Compassionate Care
Michael’s professional background has largely focused on marketing management in the financial services industry. Having been HIV positive for the majority of his life, in 2011 he decided to apply his corporate experience to help those less fortunate in their struggles with AIDS. Michael currently directs Maitri’s hospice and 24-hour residential care facility for persons with advanced AIDS in addition to his work on the Council
Michael Smithwick |
 Don Soto
Program Manager-Money Management
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California
Don has been an advocate and provider of CARE services for over 10 years in the City and County of San Francisco. He currently provides Money Management and Representative Payee services to local Ryan White Part A eligible individuals with the goals of housing stabilization and better health outcomes. He is a member of the SF HIV/AIDS Provider Network and sits on the Executive Committee of that group. He enjoys rodeos, fundraising, and any activity that promotes a better tomorrow for folks experiencing a rough time in their life.
Donald Soto |
 Eric Sutter
HIV Services Manager
Shanti Project
Eric has been a Peer Advocate for Shanti since 2002. Eric has nearly ten years experience in HIV care and prevention and is eager to continue to work to ensure that all San Franciscans living with HIV receive the advocacy and support they deserve.
Eric Sutter |
 Lara Tannenbaum
Director
Larkin Street Youth Services
Lara Tannenbaum |
 Laura Thomas
Deputy State Director
Drug Policy Alliance Network
Laura Thomas |
 Channing Wayne
Transgender Activist
Channing is a 44 year old female transgender activist. Channing has been living with HIV for 22 years. Her goal is to end healthcare inequalities in communities of color especially among transgender women.
Channing Wayne, Co-Chair |
Marin County HIV/AIDS CARE Council
