Equity Is The Word

Equity Is the Word Founder & Principal, Ace Robinson, MHL, MPH., is a leading administrative and policy communicable disease advocate and population health expert. He serves as the Acting Director of Duke University’s Sexual & Gender Minority Wellness program.

In society's ever-evolving landscape, Lauren Miller stands out as a trailblazer, dedicated to creating positive change for marginalized communities through her advocacy for DEI and health equity. Her journey is guided by values of "Friendship, Leadership, and Service to humanity" instilled by Alpha Phi Omega.

Dr. Keletso Makofane, PhD, MPH, is Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania Center for Causal Inference and Principal Investigator of RESPND-MI, an anonymous, online survey that collects information of the social and spatial networks connecting queer and trans people in NYC.

Diego Calixto is a Brazilian activist and a person living with HIV. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy & Health. He has solid experience working with young people living with HIV, was a mentor in the first cohort of the IAS Mentorship Programme and, currently, he is a researcher at Fiocruz Brasília, focusing on health & social justice.

A dynamic young leader who prides herself in creating an enabling environment for other young leaders to thrive. She has worked in HIV response for more than 10 years with experience in establishing feminist movements as well as agitating for gender equality from the grassroots level to global level.

Eduardo, originally from Mexico, has served as an educator in Southeast Asia for more than a decade focusing on addressing the educational needs & challenges facing youth. He empowers young people through journalism programs with the goal of empowering the next generation.

John Habib Gaid Hanna, DDS, is a dedicated dental professional and global health advocate based in Rome, Italy. Co-founding Egypt's Dentalia Initiative from 2017 to 2022, John led efforts promoting dental awareness and community education, benefiting unserved populations. 

Victoria Oluwatosin Owoyele is a doctoral candidate in public health. Native to Nigeria, she holds a diverse academic background. Victoria actively collaborates with healthcare and public health sectors, focusing on data analysis, equitable data surveillance, and inclusive interventions for marginalized populations.

Leandro Maldonado, MBA, is a seasoned STEM project manager with over a decade of experience in the management field. A native Brazilian based in Dubai, he holds a MBA from Fundação Getúlio Vargas.

Dr. Robert L. Miller, Jr. is a cross-cultural social work researcher and Associate Professor at The

State University of New York at Albany. He examines the intersection of HIV prevention, social justice and spirituality in the lives of Black gay men and transgender women

Nick Jackson is a seasoned Digital Marketing Producer and PM from Johannesburg with 16 years of experience working with some of Africa's biggest brands and NGOs. As a passionate advocate for health equity, Nick leverages his expertise to lead transformative initiatives that address societal disparities and promote inclusiveness. 

Juan Michael Porter II is an award-winning health journalist, HIV advocate, culture critic, and educator. He is the Senior Editor of TheBody.com and TheBodyPro – and the first person openly living with HIV to hold the position.