Christopher Clark C.E.O.
Christopher Clark C.E.O.
As Chief Executive Officer, Christopher oversees all of TPAN's work, collaborates with the staff and Board of Director's on developing TPAN's strategy, and serves as the organization's spokesperson. Christopher never passes up an opportunity to talk about the innovative, lifesaving work performed by the dedicated and passionate TPAN staff. He is particularly proud of the staff's education and outreach efforts on behalf of young people who are at risk of being affected by HIV and related conditions.
Christopher joined TPAN in 2018 following more than a decade of service at Lambda Legal, the national legal organization dedicated to achieving the full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV. As senior attorney and Lambda Legal's strategist for its work on behalf of students, Christopher litigated in courts across the country and successfully argued cases before five different state supreme courts. In one notable case, he convinced the Iowa Supreme Court to overturn the conviction of an HIV-positive man unjustly prosecuted under the state’s HIV criminalization law. For several years, Clark also served as Lambda Legal’s Midwest Regional Director, responsible for the management of the Chicago office and the coordination of fundraising and public policy strategies in a 10-state Midwest region.
Christopher is grateful for the amazing community of volunteers who support TPAN's work and share the staff's vision of a world free of stigma and fear.
Julie Supple, MA, LCSW Director of Client Services
Julie Supple, MA, LCSW Director of Client Services
Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
In her role as TPAN's Director of Client Services, Julie brings over 30 years of clinical and administrative experience working in both the non-profit and corporate worlds.
Julie Supple came to TPAN in June of 2011. Prior to arriving at TPAN, Julie worked at Better Existence with HIV (BEHIV); she began her career there as a therapist for 6 years before being promoted to the Director of Programs position. She started a private practice in 1995, and also worked at Charter Hospital as the Director of Outpatient Services. Her clinical expertise is in couples therapy, LGBTQ focused counseling, family systems, trauma, substance abuse, and she has extensive work with intensive outpatient programs, foster care, youth, children and residential-based treatment.
Having been in the field of HIV care for 15 years, Julie continues to be passionate about TPAN's mission and making sure that clients who are HIV-positive, live a life free of stigma and receive quality care that focuses on holistic health.
Email: j.supple@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x240
Jeff Berry Director of Publications; Editor, Positively Aware
Jeff Berry Director of Publications; Editor, Positively Aware
Preferred pronouns: He, him, his
As Director of Publications, Jeff has served as Editor-in-Chief of Positively Aware, the leading not-for-profit HIV/AIDS magazine in the country, since 2005, overseeing production, advertising, and distribution of the publication. Jeff is also a member of a small national working group which leads The Reunion Project, a program for HIV long-term survivors that is sponsored by TPAN.
Jeff was a successful Chicago club DJ during the 80s and 90s at a number of popular gay nightclubs including Dugan's Bistro, Paradise, Bistro Too, and Circuit, and was awarded Gay Chicago's 1990 DJ of the Year.
Email: j.berry@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x260
Liz Bennett, MBA, CPA Director of Finance
Liz Bennett, MBA, CPA Director of Finance
Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
As the Director of Finance, Liz manages all things financial including project and organizational budgets, accounting, audit and tax compliance, and general business matters. She joined TPAN early in 2015 motivated to use her skills to contribute to a direct service organization with a valuable mission; now she is inspired daily by the work TPAN does for its clients and community.
Prior to joining TPAN, she was the Director of Finance and Budget for 16 years at a non-profit policy research center with a focus on vulnerable children and their communities.
Email: l.bennett@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x247
Bryant Dunbar Director of Development
Bryant Dunbar Director of Development
Bryant has worked in LGBT-focused non-profit development and community education for more than 15 years. Before joining TPAN, he was Lambda Legal’s National Director of Major Gifts, overseeing a multi-million dollar national major gifts program as well as development efforts across a 10-state Midwest region. In Chicago, Bryant has served as Grants Manager for Chicago House and as the Director of Development at Howard Brown Health, where he helped design and launch campaigns and direct-service programs focused on healthcare and housing services for local LGBT communities.
Bryant has helped secure resources that advanced the freedom to marry in our courts and helped establish innovative service programs for LGBT people across Chicago. He is excited to join this extraordinary team to help impact the lives of thousands of individuals and families served through TPAN’s mission.
email: b.dunbar@tpan.com
phone: (773) 989-9400 ext. 243
Kevin Bernal Peer Health Navigator/Total Care Portal Coordinator
Kevin Bernal Peer Health Navigator/Total Care Portal Coordinator
Preferred pronouns: He, him, his
As TPAN's Peer Health Navigator and Total Care Portal Coordinator, Kevin links newly diagnosed HIV-positive clients with medical providers. Kevin assists clients with referrals for services, and ensures that those testing HIV-positive receive necessary HIV-related services as early as possible interrupt or delay progression of the HIV virus. Kevin co-facilitates TPAN's HIV educational program TEAM, which provides tools and information knowledge for those living with HIV.
Kevin joined TPAN in 2007 as an outreach specialist for the agency's first prevention grant. In 2008, he transitioned to the case management department, where he worked as a supportive and medical case manager, before supervising the department for several years. Prior to joining TPAN, Kevin worked in customer financial services for MIC Telecommunications. Kevin is a well-known DJ in Chicago, spinning since 2002. You can catch him at bars throughout the city or at TPAN fundraisers, where he often lends his talents.
Email: k.bernal@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x239
Erin Conley, MA, NCC, LPC LIFELINE Counselor & Mental Health Therapist
Erin Conley, MA, NCC, LPC LIFELINE Counselor & Mental Health Therapist
Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
As a Mental Health/HIV Prevention Counselor, Erin works throughout TPAN's prevention programs, including HOTTER and Lifeline, where she conducts individual counseling and group sessions with individuals receiving HIV or HCV tests, and to increase access to treatment for individuals with co-existing behavior health, HIV, and hepatitis conditions.
Prior to joining TPAN in 2017, Erin worked as a residential counselor at The Sonia Shankman Othogenic School, working with young people living with mental illness and emotional disturbance. Erin holds a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and completed clinical practicum and internships at the Center on Halsted, where she provided individual and group therapy.
Email: e.conley@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x280
James Craig Special Events Coordinator
James Craig Special Events Coordinator
Preferred pronouns: He, him, his
As TPAN's Special Events Coordinator, part of the development staff, James creates unique events to engage the agency's supporters. He is responsible for leading the Ride for AIDS Chicago, Barlesque the strip-a-thon fundraiser, and assists in the production of additional TPAN events.
James works to create and coordinate TPAN events throughout the calendar year, develop new connections with Chicago's diverse communities, and is a big part of TPAN's social media presence, working to engage our community and provide information on the organization's events.
Prior to joining TPAN in 2016, James was a Financial Aid Officer for Argosy University's Chicago campus and Pittsburgh's online division. James came to know and believe in TPAN's mission back in 2015 in his first year cycling with Team TPAN in Ride for AIDS Chicago. James was a co-captain for the team, helping to plan fundraising events, team social events, and fundraising efforts. As a member of one of Ride for AIDS Chicago's top fundraising teams, James is excited to bring his same energy and excitement to the agency's events.
Email: j.craig@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x230
Denise Crouch Human Resources Coordinator and Distribution Manager, Positively Aware
Denise Crouch Human Resources Coordinator and Distribution Manager, Positively Aware
Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
As the Benefits & Administrative Coordinator and Distribution Manager, Denise is responsible for the on-boarding of new employees, payroll, benefit administration, employee maintenance, and office management. She also establishes the accounts for individuals and organizations in Raisers Edge for Positively Aware subscribers and handles mail request for the magazine.
Prior to joining TPAN in 2015, Denise worked at Revere Electric for 19 years. She began as a receptionist and advanced to Human Resources Assistant.
Email: d.crouch@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x233
Dayna Flores, MA, LCPC Mental Health Therapist
Dayna Flores, MA, LCPC Mental Health Therapist
Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Dayna provides individual, couples, and group therapy for TPAN's clients. She specializes in working with multi-culturally diverse gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, transgender, and gender non-conforming individuals, as well as HIV/AIDS impacted clients. Her areas of interest include trauma informed care, identity formation, substance use, and sexual health and wellness.
Dayna joined TPAN in 2009 and helped to design, implement, and manage Our Voices Advocating Health (OVAH!), TPAN's first federally funded youth program. OVAH! was an integrated pyscho-educational HIV/STI and substance abuse prevention program that combined the delivery of group-level intervention, community outreach and education, HIV testing, and monthly events geared towards creating a safe, empowering and supportive space for black MSM and trans youth between the ages of 18-24. Dayna holds a Bachelor of Science in Cultural Anthropology from Loyola University Chicago and an Master's in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Counseling from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Email: d.flores@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x283
Rick Guasco Creative Director
Rick Guasco Creative Director
Preferred pronouns: He, him, his
As Creative Director, Rick designs Positively Aware, TPAN’s HIV treatment magazine. Rick also serves as TPAN’s in-house designer. Working on Positively Aware is very personal to Rick; when he tested HIV-positive in 1992, he was handed three publications—all of them produced by TPAN—one of which was Positively Aware.
This is Rick’s second stint as Positively Aware’s designer. He first came to TPAN in 1995, having worked as a freelance designer and writer. In 1997, he left TPAN for a series of jobs as art director and editor, first in Los Angeles and then returning to Chicago. He spent 10 years assisting a fine-art appraiser before returning to TPAN in 2010.
Email: artdirector@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x262
Lorraine Hayes, MA Associate Director of Development
Lorraine Hayes, MA Associate Director of Development
Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
As the Associate Director of Development, Lorraine is responsible for the submission of all grants, grant reporting, and sponsorship submissions. She oversees the sales of all advertising for TPAN’s bi-monthly treatment publication, Positively Aware. In addition, Lorraine works closely with event staff to develop fundraising strategies, and with the CEO to implement individual giving appeals and other revenue-generating projects. She serves as the staff liaison for TPAN's Board Fundraising Committee.
Lorraine came to TPAN in 2009 as a Case Manager, using her background in social work to work directly with clients. In 2012, she transitioned to TPAN's development staff, but remains committed to the agency's direct service programming. Prior to TPAN, Lorraine managed the Star School Leadership Conference, a federal grant from the Department of Education at Northeastern Illinois University.
Email: l.hayes@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x236
Martha F Hernandez, M.D. Psychiatrist
Martha F Hernandez, M.D. Psychiatrist
Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
As TPAN's staff psychiatrist, Dr. Hernandez meets individually with clients, guiding them through the transformative process of therapeutic and medication intervention. Her therapeutic philosophy allows the patient to be the driving force for self-healing and self-discovery. Her focus at TPAN is on the strengths and resilience of patients, from victims to victory over all adversity.
Dr. Hernandez is a holistic Psychiatrist who's practice has spanned more than 25 years in Indiana and Illinois. She joined TPAN in 2015.
To schedule an appointment, contact Julie, 773-989-9400 x240.
Michael Jeske Medical Case Manager
Michael Jeske Medical Case Manager
Preferred Pronouns: He, Him, His
As a Ryan White Part B Medical Case Manager, Michael helps individual’s access affordable medical care and medications through periodic needs assessments, adherence counseling, and goal oriented care planning. Michael's goal is to help clients reach a high level of self-sufficiency & self-advocacy when they access medical care.
Michael joined TPAN as a Case Management intern in August of 2016 as a student at Northeastern Illinois University. Through his internship, Michael discovered his passion was to work with the LGBTQ community and others affected by HIV. Michael was hired as a staff member in June of 2017 as a Housing Navigator and was promoted to Medical Case Manager in August of 2018. Outside of work, Michael enjoys reading, baking, yoga, and cycling. In September of 2018, Michael participated in the Ride for AIDS Chicago and helped raise $400,000 dollars to fund essential services at TPAN.
Email: m.jeske@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x251
Christina Joly, MS, LPC Psychosocial Therapist
Christina Joly, MS, LPC Psychosocial Therapist
Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
As a full-time Psychosocial Therapist, Christina works with individual clients and facilitates some of TPAN’s support groups, including herVoice, TPAN's women’s group, and Future Focused for newly diagnosed. Christina has participated in the Ride for AIDS 200 mile bike ride in 2015 and 2016 and plans to continue riding as long as she is able to. Christina is passionate about working with those living with HIV to support and accompany them on their journey.
Christina joined TPAN in 2014 as a mental health intern while finishing her Masters in Counseling at National Louis University. Prior to joining TPAN, she worked in business for 13 years before getting the call to do something more meaningful.
Email: c.joly@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x208
Gwen Jones-Robinson HOPE Program Manager
Gwen Jones-Robinson HOPE Program Manager
Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
As a Ryan White Part B Case Manager, Gwen serves the HIV/AIDS community and is a member of the Ryan White Advisory Group and Illinois Department of Public Health Medical Case Management Advisory Board. Gwen also works part time with adults living with developmental disabilities.
Gwen joined TPAN as an intern in August 2012. After graduating Northeastern Illinois University in May 2013 with her bachelor’s degree in social work, Gwen took some time off before returning to TPAN as a Ryan White Part B medical case manager in December 2013. Gwen enjoys volunteering her time advocating in the community for African American and women's rights and issues and would like to also work with LGBTQ youth population in the near future. Gwen is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at Loyola University Chicago specializing in mental health.
Email: g.jones-robinson@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x203
Paul Konz, M.Ed, LPC EPIC Behavioral Counselor
Paul Konz, M.Ed, LPC EPIC Behavioral Counselor
Preferred pronouns: He, him, his
As a behavioral counselor at TPAN, Paul facilitates group and individual therapy for clients, both through the HOTTER program and from the wider community. Paul leads groups on substance abuse and addiction, healthy relationships, stress and anger management, and trauma. As retention specialist for the HOTTER program, Paul regularly follows up with program graduates to collect information for grant outcomes, and co-leads a monthly graduate support group for clients to continue their meaningful connections made with both TPAN and their peers. Paul is also a certified tester for HIV and hepatitis C, and tests both walk-in and HOTTER clients weekly, providing information and short-term counseling on sexual health, risk management and harm reduction.
Prior to joining TPAN in 2015, Paul worked as a counselor and case manager for residential rehab and detox programs at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, and as a phone counselor for a crisis and Employee Assistance Program hotline. While finishing his graduate studies, Paul completed his clinical practicum and internship at Chicago Lakeshore Hospital, where he worked with chemically dependent patients in the facility’s LGBT-specific track, Valeo. Paul holds an masters of education in Community Counseling from DePaul University.
Email: p.konz@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x282
Juan José López, LCSW Manager of Case Management
Juan José López, LCSW Manager of Case Management
Preferred pronouns: All pronouns used respectfully
As TPAN's Manager of Case Management, Juan José oversees the agency's case management, retention, and housing programs. Working with his team of case managers, Juan José ensures that all clients receive access to the healthcare, housing, and human service programs available to them. TPAN is lucky to benefit from Juan José breadth of experience with the agency, and his dedicated involvement in Chicago's LGBTQ communities.
Juan José first came to TPAN in August of 2007 as a social work intern while he completed his bachelor's in Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University. In 2008 Juan José was hired as a Prevention Specialist, and became a member of Chicago’s HIV Prevention Planning Group, a Board Member of Orgullo Èn Acciòn, and a community member of United Latino/a Pride.
In 2010, Juan José completed his Master of Social Work degree program from the University of Illinois at Chicago, with a concentration in Mental Health, and moved to TPAN's medical case management staff. He began overseeing the program in 2016. During this time Juan José joined the Illinois Department of Public Health's Medical Case Management Advisory Board.
In January, 2017, Juan José became a member of the Chicago Area HIV Integrated Services Council CAHISC), a 42-member steering committee for the City of Chicago, which provides guidance on the allocation of funding to deliver HIV prevention, care and housing services throughout Chicago.
Email: j.lopez@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x238
Aaron Ziegemeier Ryan White Part B Supportive Case Manager
Aaron Ziegemeier Ryan White Part B Supportive Case Manager
As a Ryan White Part B Supportive Case Manager, Aaron serves the HIV/AIDS community around Chicagoland. Aaron helps clients’ access affordable healthcare and medications by periodic need assessments and working with IDPH and AFC.
Aaron, previously a Housing Resource Specialist for a HIV/AIDS organization in St. Louis, Missouri and also worked for Heartland Alliance Health were he was a Case Manager, Community Liaison, and Health Educator in Chicagoland. He studied Political Science and Spanish at the University of Missouri - St. Louis and Universidad of Belgrano – Buenos Aires. He studied Public Policy in order to better understand how different laws and policies effect populations in different ways. He studied Spanish in order to work with Spanish speaking populations. He also plans to go for his MSW. He is very passionate about human rights, the outdoors and traveling.
Email: a.ziegemeier@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x293
Pronoun preference: he, him, his
Adrienne Pierce Housing Navigator
Adrienne Pierce Housing Navigator
Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
As Housing Navigator, Adrienne assist individuals living with HIV/AIDs find and maintain safe, stable and affordable housing. Adrienne also helps clients develop goals, budget income and expenses while working in tandem with landlords to ensure clients are current with rental payments.
Adrienne Joined TPAN in December 2016. Adrienne enjoys volunteering her time in the community. Adrienne received a Bachelor degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. She is currently pursuing her Master degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Argosy University, Chicago. Prior to joining TPAN, Adrienne worked as youth developmental specialist, mental health case manager, and intensive housing case manager.
Email: a.pierce@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x313
Anna Horvath, LCPC, MFA, MACP;AT Medical Case Manager
Anna Horvath, LCPC, MFA, MACP;AT Medical Case Manager
Anna Horvath completed bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Fine Arts at the School of The Art Institute of Chicago. Afterwards she waited on tables, taught art and art history, worked at a florist, and, as a preparator at the Field Museum. She supported herself and made art. After training as a group facilitator at Horizons, the predecessor of the Center on Halsted, she started to volunteer at IL Masonic Hospital’s HIV Unit. In 1995 she applied for a job as a RW/DORS case manager and spent more than a decade assisting clients with HIV/AIDS at various social service/medical provider agencies. While working as a case manager she completed a master’s degree in Counseling and Art Therapy at Adler University. Continuing to work as a case manager she spent three years as a Postgraduate Fellow at Womencare Counseling Center, Evanston, IL focusing on the clinical treatment of trauma. She served as an intern, worked as a crisis worker at a hospital, facilitated groups and volunteered as a counselor/art therapist. Intermittently she attended numerous short and a few longer zen meditation retreats. She is a practicing artist.
She recently returned to HIV case management and continues to assist PWA/HIV, a group of clients whose issues she tends to be familiar with; whose wellbeing has been important to her for many years.
Pronoun preference: she, her, hers.
Ashley Martell, MPH, CPH EPIC Program Manager
Ashley Martell, MPH, CPH EPIC Program Manager
Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
As Manager of the Healthy Outcomes Through Treatment Empowerment & Recovery (HOTTER) Program, Ashley coordinates and manages the program and supervises the HOTTER team. Ashley offers ongoing education and support to the HOTTER team around outreach, recruitment, program enrollment, data collection, HIV/HCV testing, and syringe exchange services. Additionally, Ashley provides group-level services to clients in HOTTER by leading group facilitation covering safer sex, harm reduction, hepatitis C, and HIV/STIs. Ashley is certified to provide rapid HIV and hepatitis C test counseling services.
Prior to joining TPAN in 2015, Ashley worked as Program Manager of Project SAFE, an HIV Prevention Project at Cleveland Treatment Center in Cleveland, OH. She also served as Quality Improvement and Data Specialist CTC's walk-in clinic. Ashley holds a Master's of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Health Behavior, and a Certified in Public Health (CPH) credential from the National Board of Public Health Examiners.
Email: a.martell@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x234
Christy Zelinski, MPH HIV Testing and Prevention Specialist
Christy Zelinski, MPH HIV Testing and Prevention Specialist
As an HIV Testing and Prevention Specialist, Christy is responsible for providing sexual health education, counseling and HIV/HCV testing to those most at risk of HIV. Christy's target population includes white, same-gender-loving men between the ages of 18-65, on Chicago's Northside. Additionally, Christy provides prevention services at nontraditional spaces, such as bars, clubs, festivals, college campuses, and theater groups in order to meet people were they are to ensure everybody knows their status.
Prior to joining TPAN in early 2018, Christy worked as a Paramedic in California for 8 years. Christy decided to veer away from emergency medicine when she realized that education, community engagement, and public policy was a more sustainable way to help people live healthier, happier lives. During a semester abroad in Ghana in 2015, Christy interned for West Africa AIDS Foundation (WAAF). That is where her passion for working with people most affected by HIV was developed. Christy has returned to Ghana multiple times to work with WAAF as a volunteer consultant. Christy holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from California State University Fresno, and an Master of International Public Health from University College Dublin, Ireland.
Pronoun preference: she, her, hers
Clyde Jones, Jr. HIV Testing and Prevention Specialist
Clyde Jones, Jr. HIV Testing and Prevention Specialist
Preferred pronouns: Any/All (Respectfully)
As a HIV Testing and Prevention Specialist, Clyde is responsible for providing HIV testing, outreach, counseling, and HIV/STI education. Clyde’s target population includes black same-gender-loving men between the ages of 18-65 on the North side of Chicago. Additionally, Clyde provides prevention services to bars, clubs, festivals, and Steamworks Bathhouse.
Prior to joining TPAN in February 2018, Clyde served as the Acadiana Gay Men’s Wellness Center Coordinator, at Acadiana CARES, for seven years. In this role Clyde provided prevention services to all same-gender-loving men in Region IV of Louisiana, specifically Lafayette, LA. Furthermore, Clyde served as a PrEP Navigator and Linkage to Care Coordinator for Acadiana CARES, helping HIV- individuals to obtain PrEP and assisting newly diagnosed HIV+ with getting into care and obtaining insurance coverage.
Clyde obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2009 in Business Administration, majoring in Hospitality Management, and is currently pursuing his Masters of Business Administration concentrating in Healthcare Administration.
Email: c.jones@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x272
Eric Dyes EPIC Outreach and Recruitment Specialist
Eric Dyes EPIC Outreach and Recruitment Specialist
Eric is a new HIV/AIDS advocate, educator, prevention specialist and community liaison who is quickly making a name for himself here in Chicago. Growing up in Milwaukee WI Eric was exposed to both physical and mental effects of HIV. He saw, first-hand, the ravaging effects the disease had on close friends, peers and family members. Through this experience, he became invested in the fight to neutralize HIV/AIDS related stigmas and joined organizations advocating for social justice rights and equity amongst the black LGBT community.
Eric attended Florida A&M University double concentrating in Sociology and Fine Arts. In 2012, he helped develop The Institute; a grassroots initiative focused on addressing the many social justice issues within the Black LGBT community in Milwaukee. Through his work with The Institute, he was able to build a rapport through outreach with ARCW and Project Q. As a Health Specialist, through the Peer Leader Project at Medical College Of Wisconsin, he was able to engage and re-engage over thirty young Black MSM into care. Eric is currently employed as the EPIC Lead Project Specialist for TPAN and very hands on in the first ever Youth Drop in Space, The Tea Room and remains dedicated to the eradication of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Pronoun preference: he, him, his
Japhie Niver Medical Case Manager
Japhie Niver Medical Case Manager
Joseph Kaufman Housing Navigator
Joseph Kaufman Housing Navigator
Preferred Prounouns: He, Him, His
As housing navigator, Joseph assists clients with finding and obtaining affordable housing, as well as facilitating financial assistance if needed. Joseph helps clients by developing goals, budgeting incomes and expenses, advocating on the clients behalf and working in tandem with landlords to make sure clients are up to date on rental payments.
Joseph joined TPAN as a case management intern in 2017. At the time Joseph was getting his bachelors in social work from Northeastern Illinois University. After graduation Joseph decided to continue to grow his social work knowledge and skills and come onto the TPAN team as a housing navigator. Joseph possesses a great amount of empathy and sympathy that is truly necessary to be successful in this line of work. Joseph is passionate and loves the work he does. Joseph intends to go back to school to obtain his master degree in social work so he can keep changing lives. Prior to working at TPAN Joseph was a star waiter at many different food establishments such as Chilis, Kona Grill, and Cheesecake Factory.
Email: j.kaufman@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 ext.274
Justin King Medical Retention Specialist
Justin King Medical Retention Specialist
Preferred Prounouns: He, Him, His
While growing up in Chicago, Justin witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of the heroin epidemic in his community. After losing several of his close friends to intravenous Drug Use and AIDS, Justin decided to take action in the public health field.
As an experienced public health worker, Justin began to volunteer at South Side Help Center helping people deal with multiple traumas. Justin began working at SSHC as a Peer Educator and later, a Program Specialist with Taskforce AIDS Prevention. After relocating to Miami, Justin worked at the Broward House as a Program Specialist and Facilitator with the M-Powerment Program and later joined Housing Works in New York City as an HIV testing/counseling, linkage to care coordinator and housing advocate. More recently, Justin now provides comprehensive, culturally competent care for marginalized individuals living with HIV/AIDS as TPAN’s Medical Retention Specialist.
Steven Bristow, M. Ed., LPC HOPE Behavioral Counselor
Steven Bristow, M. Ed., LPC HOPE Behavioral Counselor
Pronoun preference: he, him, his
Prior to working at TPAN, Steven served as a mental health counselor at the Utah Pride Center, private practice counselor at a clinic in Salt Lake City, substance abuse counselor at a rehab center, and as a phone counselor here in Chicago. His favorite part about TPAN is being able to work in the queer community again, in order to help others find a safe space to share their stories and struggles. He believes accepting people as they are and helping them maximize their potential is the best step in empowering others and saving lives!
Andrew K. Miller Events Manager
Andrew K. Miller Events Manager
As TPAN's Events Manager, part of the Development staff, Andrew produces fundraising initiatives and events for the agency and its supporters. He is responsible for Dining Out For Life, the Ride For AIDS Chicago and additional community engagement programming.
Andrew is involved in the coordination of press relations, social media campaigns and marketing outreach. Andrew is proud to be working with his neighborhood social services organization and is passionate about creating memorable experiences for event attendees with a focus on impactful fundraising.
Prior to joining the TPAN team, Andrew was a member of the Client Success team at DNAinfo. Andrew has produced nightlife and fundraising events for the Chicago LGBTQ+ community since 2001. In his free time, Andrew acts and produces in theatrical productions around Chicago.
Darnell Thurmond EPIC and HOPE Outreach and Retention Specialist
Darnell Thurmond EPIC and HOPE Outreach and Retention Specialist
I’m Darnell Thurmond. I work as the recruitment outreach retention specialist for EPIC and HOPE programs. I joined the team in March of 2018 and love telling people about the great work and resources TPAN offers and how we are changing the community, one person at a time. I love networking with other organizations to help TPAN shoot for the stars and show that organizations are greatest when they share with our community the fact that people make our mission possible. I love this job and would love to see our clients take their knowledge and experiences from TPAN and share them with friends.
Jeffery J. Pulliam, CADC EPIC Case Manager
Jeffery J. Pulliam, CADC EPIC Case Manager
Preferred pronouns: He, him, his
As TPAN's Retention Specialist, Jeffrey engages with coordinating staff in linking and retaining patients in HIV case management and medical care. He is the primary member to re-engage, link, and help navigate people living with HIV into medical care.
Prior to joining TPAN in 2017, Jeffrey worked as Residence Manager at Chicago House and Social Services Agency.
Email: j.pulliam@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x271
Michelle Randall-English Database Applications & Quality Analyst
Michelle Randall-English Database Applications & Quality Analyst
Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
As TPAN's Database Applications & Quality Analyst, Michelle is the manager of TPAN’s electronic medical records system as well as the administrator of other specialty databases. Her duties include database administration and maintenance, network security, performing data management activities, reporting to funding sources, and coordinating with staff on quality improvement initiatives.
Prior to joining TPAN in 2015, Michelle worked for five years as a data specialist at Christian Community Health Center where she managed and analyzed data for several programs, provided data support for quality improvement initiatives including evaluating program outcomes against goals for improved quality. She was also a participant in the Great Chicago Quality Management Group.
Michelle is a graduate of DeVry University with a degree in Health Information Technology and a graduate of Robert Morris University with a degree in Computer Networking.
Email: m.randall-english@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x245
Kimberly Rogers, LCSW Mental Health Therapist
Kimberly Rogers, LCSW Mental Health Therapist
Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
As a Mental Health Therapist, Kimberly works one-on-one with individual clients, and serves as a key resource for those who take part in TPAN's groups, including as a member of the HOTTER program team. With a Master’s of Clinical Social Work from the University of Chicago, Kimberly enjoys integrating her passion for social justice with cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and meditation for clients. Kimberly brings to TPAN her focused study on complex post-traumatic stress, process addictions, and mindfulness in order to support clients’ own resiliencies as they navigate through the ever-changing landscape of living and loving.
Kimberly joined TPAN in 2015. Her dedication to HIV-positive communities started with 7 years of practice on the South Side of Chicago for Access Community Health Clinics.
Email: k.rogers@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x241
Jovanté Thomas HOPE Prevention and Outreach Specialist
Jovanté Thomas HOPE Prevention and Outreach Specialist
Preferred pronouns: He, him, his
As a Prevention and Outreach Specialist, Jovanté is responsible for recruitment and engagement of black same-gender-loving men between the ages of 18-29 that have substance use and/or mental health concerns for TPAN's HOTTER program. Jovanté also conducts testing and community engagement as part of TPAN's outreach team.
Prior to joining TPAN in 2017, Jovanté served as a prevention specialist at Chicago House and as a patient navigator at Austin Health Center for the PrEP CONNECT project, actively recruiting black MSM and transgender women of color between 18-34 and advocating the importance of PrEP for the West Side community. His experience in the HIV community began in 2015 as an AIDS United AmeriCorps member after graduating from Mississippi State University. Through AmeriCorps and at Chicago House, Jovanté received his HIV test counselor certification, as well as his CLEAR, ARTAS, and PCC certifications.
Email: j.thomas@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x273
Fonzy Treviño Jr., MSW Manager of Housing and Retention
Fonzy Treviño Jr., MSW Manager of Housing and Retention
Preferred pronouns: He, Him, His
As the Manager of Housing & Medical Retention, Fonzy and his team ensure clients living with HIV/AIDS have access to healthcare, medication assistance, affordable stable housing and efficient subsidy management through periodic needs assessments, recertification’s and home visits.
Prior to joining TPAN in 2016, Fonzy served as an intern at TPAN during his bachelor's program at Northeastern Illinois University. He holds a Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago with a concentration in Leadership Development for Social Services. Fonzy has since been involved on many successful community fundraisers and rallies in support of underrepresented and disenfranchised populations. Currently, Fonzy serves as President of the Illinois Alumni Association of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc., where he enjoys leading and mentoring others as well as spearheading numerous philanthropic campaigns geared towards funding educational scholarships.
Email: a.trevino@tpan.com
Phone:773-989-9400 x237
Enid Vazquez Associate Editor, Positively Aware
Enid Vazquez Associate Editor, Positively Aware
Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
As associate editor of TPAN’s national HIV treatment magazine, Positively Aware, Enid Vázquez writes primarily about drug development and medical care. She also covers other aspects of the epidemic, such as psychosocial needs, legal issues, and personal profiles.
Before joining TPAN in 1995, Enid worked as a freelance or staff writer for a variety of publications, including The Hartford Courant.
Email: e.vazquez@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x261
Aquea Wynn, MA Prevention Manager
Aquea Wynn, MA Prevention Manager
Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
As TPAN's Prevention Program, Aquea oversees HIV and HCV testing, outreach, condom distribution, and syringe exchange services. Aquea brings years of experience working with people and volunteering with other non-profit service organizations. She enjoys that her current role allows her to encourage, motivate, and empower clients to become their best selves. In the near future, she plans to obtain her licensure to be a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Aquea joined TPAN in 2012 as a Behavioral Counselor II/Group Facilitator in the P.O.W.E.R. Program and later transitioned to Outreach Coordinator for TPAN’s first youth program, OVAH!, in October 2013. Prior to TPAN, Aquea held positions of Child/Adolescent Respite Worker, Youth Prevention Specialist, Youth Project Manager, and Youth Prevention Manager at other Chicagoland social service organizations for nearly six years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Dillard University in and earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Governors State University.
Email: a.wynn@tpan.com
Phone:773-989-9400 x269
Almedina Zekotic Finance Associate
Almedina Zekotic Finance Associate
Preferred Pronouns: She, her, hers
As the finance associate, Almedina serves as TPAN's bookkeeper, overseeing accounts payable, receivables, financial reporting, and preparing monthly expense vouchers for government sponsors, including the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Public Health.
Almedina joined TPAN in 2015 as the Gift and Donor Record Specialist while completing her bachelor’s degree. Before TPAN, Almedina was an intern at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.
Email: a.zekotic@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x207