Meeting at the Intersection:

Keynote Speaker, Dr. Sonali Kulkarni, MD, MPH, (she/her)



Dr. Kulkarni is the Medical Director of the Division of HIV and STD Programs at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. A graduate of Duke University School of Medicine and the University of North Carolina School of Public Health, with residency training from UCSF and a fellowship from UCLA, Dr. Kulkarni leads the development and implementation of innovative programs designed to improve health outcomes and prevent HIV and STDs across Los Angeles County.

Keynote Speaker, Dr. Tony Mills



Anthony Mills, MD, is the Chief Executive Officer of the Men's Health Foundation and a clinical researcher with 40 years of experience in HIV medicine. He leads a community health center serving West Hollywood and South Los Angeles that delivers comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, pharmacy services, and specialized HIV care, including walk in testing and a growing long acting PrEP program. Through Mills Clinical Research, he has been a key investigator in clinical trials for innovative HIV treatments and injectable prevention methods. Furthermore, Dr. Mills serves on the Los Angeles County Commission on HIV, acts as a delegate to the California Medical Association, and contributes as a coauthor of real world PrEP research and faculty for the 2026 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Clinical Conference.

Keynote Speaker, Dr. Emmanuel Sanchez-Ramos



Emmanuel Sanchez-Ramos, DrPH, MPH, is a public health professional with nearly 15 years of experience in HIV/AIDS services, sexual health education, and community-based public health. A graduate of UC Davis, CSU Los Angeles, and Loma Linda University, Dr. Sanchez-Ramos currently serves as Program Coordinator for APLA Health’s HIV and Older Adults Program (HIVE) and as a Commissioner on the Los Angeles County Commission on HIV, bridging research and public service to advance equitable approaches to health and prevention.

Keynote Speaker, Dr. Dontá Morrison



Dr. Dontá Morrison is the Director of Community Outreach and Engagement at the UCLA CARE Center and a Commissioner on the Los Angeles County Commission on HIV, working to advance equitable access to HIV prevention and care for underserved communities. As a researcher, minister, and social justice advocate, his national and international work explores the intersection of faith, sexuality, and public health. Through his advocacy and works like Faithful and Forgotten, he examines how religious rejection impacts Black sexual minority men, challenging institutionalized stigma to foster spiritual wellness and radical inclusion. At the core of his mission is the conviction that no individual should have to sacrifice their identity or surrender their faith to experience authentic belonging.

Panelist, Daniel G. Garza



Daniel G. Garza is a long-term HIV and anal cancer survivor who has lived with HIV since 2000. An advocate, storyteller, and educator, he combines lived experience, medical comedy, and community outreach to make health conversations more accessible, engaging, and stigma-free. Through humor, authenticity, and over two decades of navigating HIV care, Daniel inspires audiences to embrace resilience, strengthen connection, and take charge of their well-being. As a Reiki Master and energy practitioner, he also supports personal growth and healing by helping individuals align their energy, reconnect with their authentic selves, and cultivate greater balance and well-being.