What is Advocacy?
At Vivent Health, we believe advocacy is HIV care. Whether we’re championing policies or fighting harmful attacks against our communities, we are committed to using our voices to stand up for the people we care for and help protect the future of HIV care, treatment, and prevention.
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What We Do
Our dedicated advocacy team helps lead the charge in fighting for the rights of people living with and impacted by HIV. The team leads on-the-ground state and local policy work, including legislative and regulatory advocacy, policymaker engagement, voter engagement, and stakeholder education. They also establish, build, and maintain relationships with public and elected officials at all levels of government, giving special attention to programs and policy initiatives that support access to healthcare and preventive services for people impacted by HIV.
Who We Are
Advocacy Team
Chief Advocacy Officer
Bill Keeton
I have been in advocacy for more than 25 years. I am most passionate about health care, protecting voting rights and public education.
Director – Policy, Advocacy, Community Empowerment
Matt Pagnotti
I’ve been working in various advocacy roles since 2014. I’m passionate about improving access to health care and advancing health equity.
Regional Director of Health Policy – IL, MI, WI
Hanna Amanuel
I have engaged in Racial Justice advocacy since 2015. I am most passionate about the intersection of racial justice and healthcare access.
Community Empowerment Manager, Missouri
Jordan Braxton
I’ve been an Activist in the St. Louis, Missouri LGBTQIA+ community since the 1980s, raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, Intersex, and Trans Rights.
Community Empowerment Manager, Michigan
Nika Hodges
I have been involved in advocacy and community work for nearly 20 years. I believe advocacy turns lived experience into power, action, and change.
Community Empowerment Manager, Texas
Deondre Moore
I have worked in HIV and Human rights Advocacy since 2016. I am interested in Housing, Access to HIV Healthcare/Prevention, and Civil Rights.
Regional Director of Health Policy – CO, MO, TX
Michael Steiner
I have worked in advocacy since 2015. I’m passionate about healthcare policy and the need to improve public health outcomes.
Senior Manager, Public Affairs
Kate Vlahoulis
I’ve worked in the HIV community since 2012. I’m passionate about elevating the voices of the people we serve to advance health equity & improve care.
What YOU can do.
It takes all of us to make a difference, and we’ve made it easy for you to show your solidarity. Raise your voice and get involved today.
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