I am home from the United States Conference on AIDS, and I’m reflecting over how not only was it my first USCA, but it provided me innumerable and invaluable opportunities to expound upon my advocacy. I arrived earlier in the week so that I could attend a very important meeting regarding trans* people living with HIV on a federal level, and once the conference started, I stepped into my role as a trans health advocate and community mobilizer. Although I was asked to do more than I had anticipated, I found that as I did so, I was increasing my network of supporters. I think, for me, the point of attending the conference was to network with others who work in the same field and gain insight to all who are affected by or living with HIV.
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