As a former member of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS under President Obama, Gabriel works to elevate the representation of minority community-based organizations in state and federal policy priorities. In addition to his work at TruEvolution, Gabriel continues his advocacy serving on regional boards, such as Borrego Community Health Foundation -- the 5th largest federally-qualified health center in the U.S.-- and global organizations such as the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. Bringing a passion for business and consultancy, Gabriel works to advise industry leaders as an advisory board member for ViiV Healthcare, Janssen Therapeutics and Merck & Co.
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Gabriel believes that the needs and priorities of marginalized populations should be heard in every room and at every table impacting those communities. What drives Gabriel’s passion is his experiences in witnessing the devastating impacts of the industrialization of poor urban communities. Raised in the City of Compton, Gabriel watched not only his health but the health of his family and neighborhood be affected by the corrosive effects of refineries, smog, logistics and chemical facilities. Gabriel is firmly-rooted in advancing the quality of life and human dignity of people of color in the LGBTQ+ experience.

Staff
Directory

Meet the TruTeam

Our Team

Meet the TruEvolution Staff

Jessica Partida

Director of Quality and Compliance

Director de Calidad y Cumplimiento

JessicaP@truevolution.org

She/Her/Hers

Curtis Smith

Sr. Manager, Public Health Programs and Services

Gerente sénior de programas y servicios de salud pública

CurtisS@truevolution.org

He/Him/His

Marguerite Wheeler-Lara

Chief Operating Officer

Director de Operaciones

MargueriteW@truevolution.org

She/Her/Hers

Dave Bridgeforth

Director of National Advocacy & Partnerships

Directora de Promoción y Colaboraciones a Nivel Nacional

DaveB@truevolution.org

He/Him/His

Ariel Savage

Director of Strategy & Advancement

Director de Estrategia y Desarrollo

ArielS@truevolution.org

She/Her/Hers

Curt D. Thomas

Director of Housing & Social Services

Director de Vivienda y Servicios Sociales

CurtT@truevolution.org

He/Him/His

Vanessa Rojas, APCC

Behavioral Health Specialist

Especialista en salud conductual

vanessar@truevolution.org

She/Her/Hers

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Trevon Haney

Workforce & Wellness Manager

Responsable de Personal y Bienestar

TrevonH@truevolution.org

He/Him/His

Shawna Boyd

Sr. Manager of Administration & Board Liaison

Gerente sénior de Administración y enlace con el Consejo de Administración

ShawnaB@truevolution.org

She/Her/Hers

Julianne Ballon, MPH

Development & External Affairs Manager

Responsable de Desarrollo y Relaciones Externas

JulianneB@truevolution.org

She/Her/Hers

Sachi Banerji

Outreach, Linkage & Testing Manager PHP

Responsable de divulgación, coordinación y pruebas PHP

Sachib@truevolution.org

She/Her/Hers

Nicole Le Bail-Sanchez

Executive Assistant to CEO

Asistente ejecutivo del director general

NicoleL@truevolution.org

She/Her/Hers

Cigo Govea-Orozco

Development Lead

Oficial del equipo de desarrollo

CigoG@truevolution.org

He/Him/His

Arisa Spencer

Media Specialist

Especialista en medios de comunicación

ArisaS@truevolution.org

She/Her/Hers

Casey Dandridge

Media Producer

Productor de medios

CaseyD@truevolution.org

He/Him/His

Toi Thibodeaux

Director, IE LGBTQ+ Center

Director del Centro LGBTQ+ del IE

ToiT@truevolution.org

She/Her/Hers

Elizabeth del Campo

Communications & Quality Analyst

Analista de comunicaciones y calidad

ElizabethD@truevolution.org

She/Her/Hers

Madison Thompson

Community Engagement & Events Manager

Responsable de Participación Comunidad y Eventos

MadisonT@truevolution.org

She/Her/Hers

Elia Castro

Public Health Specialist

Especialista en salud pública

EliaC@truevolution.org

She/Her/Hers

Eric Jackson

Public Health Specialist

Especialista en salud pública

EricJ@truevolution.org

He/Him/His

Willie Smith

Client Support Specialist

Especialista en atención al cliente

WillieS@truevolution.org

He/Him/His

Bailey Stumreiter

Client Support Specialist

Especialista en atención al cliente

baileys@truevolution.org

He/Him/His

Ashley Johnson

Client Support Specialist

Especialista en atención al cliente

ashleyj@truevolution.org

She/Her/Hers

Gabriel Astilleros

Program Specialist

Especialista en programas

gabriela@truevolution.org

He/Him/His

Amahd Hawkins

Wellness Representative

Representante de bienestar

Amahdh@truevolution.org

He/Him/His

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• Careers
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