Community Advisory Board

HIV/AIDS activist, advocate, mother, and wife born with HIV, Kimberly grew up unaware that she was living with HIV until a week before her 10th birthday.

Ashley Cason is an African-American woman with an ambition like none other. Ashley has always had a passion for helping those in her community.

Jyoti Dhawale was raised in a military background. She started as a blogger for The Well Project in 2011, then became a Community Advisory Board member and Global Ambassador for people living with HIV in India, representing The Well Project in international fora.

Marissa Gonzalez was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey, and moved to Southwest Florida (SWFL) in 2004 where she currently resides.

Marcya Gullatte had a diverse upbringing, having lived in 12 states within the United States. She began educating others about HIV prevention in 1990 while attending a community college.

Tiommi Luckett is a native of Arkansas and current resident of Little Rock. She identifies as a woman of trans experience of African descent.

With an unwavering dedication to creating awareness and education surrounding HIV/AIDS, Maria Mejia has become a formidable activist for education, treatment, testing, prevention, LGBTQIA+ rights, and human rights.

Marnina Miller is a prominent human rights activist and influential social media figure with a strong dedication to driving positive societal change.

Heather O'Connor (she/her) is a 30-year-old woman, wife, and mother living with HIV, diagnosed in 2016.

Destiny Smith is an HIV advocate from Davenport, Iowa. She is the current president of Positive Iowans Taking Charge (PITCH), becoming the youngest member on their core community.