THE NYC HPG WORKGROUPS

Get to know the HPG: Attend a workgroup meeting!
We invite members of the public to attend our workgroup meetings. Join us in discussions toward ending the HIV epidemic in New York and add your ideas to the NYC HPG’s strategic planning process.
Below, please find a list of our workgroups with contact information. If you would like to attend an upcoming meeting, please contact the workgroup’s point person.

Digital Advocacy

DAHP

Digital Advocacy & Health Promotion
Policy and External Relations

PER

Policy and External Relations
Membership Community and Engagement

MCE

Membership Community and Engagement
HIV Status Neutral

HSN

HIV Status Neutral

DAHP draws from HIV status neutral and EtE supported initiatives to educate the public and advocate for communities impacted by HIV, using digital and social media platforms and social marketing to promote positive health outcomes and advance health equity.

DAHP Contact: Ivan Monforte
kicoboo@gmail.com
917.319.3016

PER educates community on policy pertaining to HIV and sexual health, and gather community perspectives to facilitate collaboration, inform future governmental activities, and modify existing ones.

PER Contact: Diane Tider
diane.tider@mountsinai.org

MCE focuses on building bridges between the HPG and NYC communities at large through strategic outreach efforts including social media engagement, community events, membership drives, and mentorship opportunities.

MCE Contact: Linda Battle
lbattle@health.nyc.gov
347.396.7689

HSN identifies and addresses the needs of communities most affected by HIV, regardless of HIV status, by educating and engaging communities in reducing social disparities particularly prevention, treatment and care efforts.

HSN Contact: Ashwini Hardikar
ahardikar@callen-lorde.org