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ANAC stands firmly committed to Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) across all aspects of our society. We champion DEI initiatives across the country in various organizations and industries, academic and research efforts and in communities and professions.
ANAC proudly salutes & honors the work of the ANAC DEI committee and the leadership and vision of current and past members and co-chairs. Recognized as a formal standing ANAC committee in 2004, the ANAC DEI Committee addresses cultural and ethnic diversity in HIV/AIDS disease, treatment and care; assists the organization to effectively address the needs of its racial/ethnic minority membership; and implement ANAC's core values.
Supporting diversity is a core value of ANAC: We promote the inclusion of members with diverse backgrounds and perspectives in the leadership and work of all association activities and initiatives. Diversity of members includes all personal aspects such as, but not limited to: race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. It also includes an individual’s professional discipline, educational preparation, populations served, and geographical practice/employment location.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Student Fellowship
JJ Jackson, MA, NCC, LCPC, LPC, was awarded the 2024-20205 ANAC Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Student Fellowship. JJ is a 2nd-year doctoral student at the University of Rochester’s School of Nursing, focusing on promoting psychiatric and sexual health outcomes among Black sexual and gender-diverse communities domestically and abroad. Clinically, JJ is a licensed psychotherapist supporting clients along the East Coast. Previously, JJ served as a federal Project Officer overseeing the dissemination of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program before entering the PhD program at the University of Rochester.
The ANAC DEI fellowship recognizes a member of a historically underrepresented racial or ethnic minority group in nursing or another health-related discipline who has a genuine interest in HIV/AIDS care. The recipients establish a one-year mentor/mentee relationship with an ANAC member and presents their work & experience at the following ANAC Annual Conference.
Find out more about the DEI Fellowship and consider nomination or apply for one of our other ANAC awards!
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Awards are open!
We are excited to announce that nominations and applications are open for the 2025 Member Awards and Fellowship Program of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC). This is your chance to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of nurses and allied professionals in advancing HIV/AIDS care, prevention, education, and research via the ANAC Member Awards and the ANAC Global Award, as well as apply or encourage a colleague to apply for the ANAC DEI Fellowship!
Now accepting nominations and applications for:
• Joanne Ruiz Achievement Award for Excellence in HIV Clinical Practice
• Frank Lamendola Achievement Award for Nursing Leadership in HIV Care
• Research/Impact Award
• HIV Educator Distinguished Service Award
• Lucy Bradley-Springer Excellence in HIV Prevention Award
• Chapter Recognition Award
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Student Fellowship
• HANCB Dr. Patrick Kenny Certified Nurse of the Year
• Excellence in Global HIV Nursing Award
Learn more about each award and apply! Applications close March 31.
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Bylaws changes
ANAC members voted on amendments to the ANAC bylaws regarding the Nominations Committee. They are effective March 1, 2025. In summary:
- The five- member Nominating Committee is comprised of three members elected by the membership and two members appointed by the ANAC Board.
- There are two co-chairs of the Nominating Committee, one elected by membership and one appointed by the ANAC Board
- Bylaws may be changed up to two times a year by member vote, after a virtual presentation to members and a member vote.
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ANAC signs-on
ANAC is a member of several national and global coalitions, dedicated to either HIV or nursing policy issues. Working in coalition is a strategy to share resources and information and to amplify a single voice. There is power & support in working in coalitions. This is needed now more than ever. Each month we participate in coalition letters to legislators and other key decision makers. This is a busy time, with new issues such as opposition to DOGE, support for USAID and Medicaid and on-going issues, such as full practice authority still critical. An ever-evolving list of sign-on letters we participate in is available on our website.
#HandsoffMedicaid
While the House of Representatives just passed a House 2025 budget bill with massive cuts to Medicaid, the previously passed Senate 2025 budget bill had general health & welfare spending cuts, but did not specifically call out Medicaid. The next step in the legislative process is for the House & Senate to get together and draft a single compromise (reconciliation) bill from their respective bills, to be voted on by both houses and sent to the White House for final signature approval. All within the next two weeks. We know that cuts to Medicaid are dangerous and could result in hospitals and clinics limiting services, millions of patients will lose coverage and we will never End the HIV Epidemic without Medicaid. FamiliesUSA has more information and an advocacy toolkit.
Templates and tools
The #SaveHIVfunding campaign is also busy with media campaigns and resource sharing.
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UNCENSORED: Resistance Through Education
We have started a new initiative focused on providing a platform for health professionals to share censored, canceled or modified talks on DEI, HIV, PrEP, gender and sexuality. If your presentation was canceled, censored modified or otherwise restricted, we want to help amplify your voice and ensure evidence-based education continues through a series of ANAC webinars. Our first sessions are being scheduled for mid-March and invitations will be sent to all ANAC members and allies. If you are interested in presenting an uncensored version of your talk, please reach out to Mwikali Kamami or submit your information.
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Overcoming Barriers to PrEP Uptake: Nursing Perspectives
Through ANAC’s partnership with Clinical Care Options (CCO), Carole Treston joined with ANAC expert faculty Nina Sublette (Memphis, TN), Joe DeSantis (Miami, FL), and Sheryl Malone-Thomas (Houston, TX) to raise awareness about HIV and PrEP inequities in these specific jurisdictions. These hybrid meetings were held at Schools of Nursing and available virtually to ANAC members across the respective state, and are part of ANAC’s larger effort to address inequities in PrEP awareness and uptake in southern states. Photo features Sheryl Malone Thomas and Carole Treston.
Equity in Action – Dismantling Racism in Nursing
The American Nurses Association is offering a new free 8-part virtual series: Equity in Action: Dismantling Racism in Nursing, formerly known as Project ECHO on Racism in Nursing. In collaboration with the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing, this series explores actionable strategies to dismantle racism and cultivate inclusivity. It’s an opportunity to enhance your professional development with peers passionate about driving health equity.
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CUGH Conference
Mwikali Kamami, global coordinator, represented ANAC at the annual Consortium of Universities in Global Health (CUGH) Conference in Atlanta, where the role and participation of nurses in global health was evident.
The need for the global health community to collectively navigate today’s complex political landscape was a major theme. The increasing presence of nurses in these discussions and actions is a big step forward and ANAC is committed to moving this forward.
Photo left to right: Susan Michaels-Strasser, Mwikali Kamami, Barb DeRose and Judy Khanyola.
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ANAC2025 - Philadelphia
Our annual conference will be held in Philadelphia, November 5-8th at the Lowe’s hotel in the iconic PSFS building.
The theme is ANAC2025: Knowledge - Diversity - Advocacy.
This theme reflects the core values of ANAC. Registration will open in March. Watch this space for speaker and session info. We look forward to seeing you in Philly!
Scholarships opening soon
Conference Scholarship applications will open in mid-March. Details and links to apply will be sent to all ANAC members.
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2025 Chapter Leader Webinar Series
Join us for an engaging and empowering ANAC Chapter Leader Webinar Series, designed to provide chapter leaders with the tools, insights, and inspiration they need to thrive in their roles. This dynamic series will focus on creative ideas to engage members, ANAC provided resources, leadership development, and actionable strategies to enhance your chapter operations and impact. Interested in joining an upcoming session?
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ANAC Celebrates features
ANAC is proud to have a diverse group of people as members and we want to celebrate their contributions to the HIV/AIDS community. Each month, we celebrate various meaningful awareness days and heritage months by highlighting current members who work to end stigma, train future HIV/AIDS healthcare providers, pursue research opportunities, advocate for people living with HIV and so much more. This month we featured JJ Jackson, MA, NCC, LCPC, LPC (he/him/his) and Austin Nation, PhD, RN, PHN, NE-BC (he/him/his). View all of our features.
ANAC member directory
Looking to make new connections this year that align with your 2025 goals or need advice on an upcoming endeavor? Take advantage of the member-only ANAC directory. More than 500 members have opted into the member directory over the last year so you can expect their information to be up to date.
Be sure your information is also up to date and take advantage of this member-only benefit. Access it through the members-only login on the ANAC website.
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Award winner
Congratulations to Sheila Davis, ANAC member and CEO of Partners in Health on receiving the Helen G. Drinan Visionary Leader Award from Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership. The award celebrates a woman leader who embodies the vision of manifesting equity in leadership in our lifetime.
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Did you know members get one free job or research post a year? Contact us to include your post in our monthly member newsletter at anac@anacnet.org
QCarePlus (remote)
QCarePlus is hiring for NPs and PAs who are passionate about ending the HIV epidemic! If you're interested in a fully remote telehealth PrEP and HIV care position, apply here.
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