2024 HPG GOVERNMENTAL REPS

 
 
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ADRIAN Guzman

2024 Policy and External Relations Workgroup Liaison
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Adrian Guzman, Director of Policy and External Affairs for the Health Department’s Bureau of HIV, is proud to work with the PER workgroup to establish policy advocacy as vital to the HPG’s work to end the epidemic.

AMANDA Phi

Government Co-Chair, NYC HIV Planning Group
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Amanda Phi, Deputy Director of HIV Prevention Partnerships at the NYC Health Department, is excited to continue to work with community to achieve health equity for all. Also loves dogs.

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ALEXANDER Drab

Government Co-Chair, NYC HIV Planning Group
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Alexander Drab, HIV Planning Group Coordinator, provides key logistical and administrative support. Acting as a liaison with the NYC DOH, they assist workgroups in achieving their goals, support recruitment and planning for the Annual Strategic Planning Meeting, and help maintain member engagement.

BENJAMIN Tsoi

Director, HIV Prevention Programs
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Public health advocate and administrator committed to equity and inclusion. Gay. Husband. Food enthusiast.

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Patrick Padgen

Government Co-Chair, NYC HIV Planning Group
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Patrick Padgen, Director HIV Prevention Partnerships, works with the NYC Health Department in engaging and mobilizing community in order to help end the epidemic. 

EMMANUELLA Murat

2024 Policy & External Relations Workgroup Governmental Rep
New York City Department of Education

Haitian-American New York native that advocates for comprehensive health education and racial justice. DOE Liaison for the NYC HPG, serving as the bridge between institution and community.

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LINDA Battle

2020 Membership & Community Engagement Workgroup Liaison
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Over the past 30+ years I have developed a deep admiration and respect for every colleague I have had the opportunity to work with. My highest honor is to be blessed with the ability to fine-tune any idea, discuss any problem and bring a great sense of trust to any table.