Colleen O'Neill Chief Executive Officer
Colleen O'Neill Chief Executive Officer
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Colleen O’Neill has more than 22 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, management, high-level development, programming, community building and long-term partnership cultivation. Colleen also has a strong tie to the mission, both professionally and personally. With a degree in Public Health and a Community Health Education Specialist (CHES). She is a staunch advocate and ally for the TPAN community.
c.oneill@tpan.com
(773) 989-9400
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
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
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
Leslie Wooten Director of Development
Leslie Wooten Director of Development
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
As Director of Development, Leslie oversees TPAN's fundraising strategy and activities, including individual donor stewardship, corporate and foundation support, major gifts, special events and communications. Leslie has 14 years of experience in fundraising. Prior to joining TPAN, Leslie served as Director of Development for The Posse Foundation, where she raised nearly $3 million annually for Posse’s Chicago site. Leslie began her fundraising career at The Chicago Lighthouse and also served in development roles at Glenwood Academy, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, and UChicago - Ingalls Hospital Foundation. Leslie is an alum of the Development Leadership Consortium's Annual Fellows program.
As Director of Development, Leslie oversees TPAN's fundraising strategy and activities, including individual donor stewardship, corporate and foundation support, major gifts, special events and communications. Leslie has 14 years of experience in fundraising. Prior to joining TPAN, Leslie served as Director of Development for The Posse Foundation, where she raised nearly $3 million annually for Posse’s Chicago site. Leslie began her fundraising career at The Chicago Lighthouse and also served in development roles at Glenwood Academy, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, and UChicago - Ingalls Hospital Foundation. Leslie is an alum of the Development Leadership Consortium's Annual Fellows program.
Leslie is a graduate of Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and DePaul University. In her spare time, Leslie enjoys spending time with her children, Kyle and Kloey, and dog, Lucky.
Lorraine Hayes, MA Associate Director of Development
Lorraine Hayes, MA Associate Director of Development
Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
Lorraine Hayes (Associate Director, Development): As the Associate Director of Development, Lorraine Hayes is responsible for the submission of institutional grants, grant reporting, and individual donor cultivations solicitations. She oversees advertising sales for TPAN’s Positively Aware magazine. 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
Ashley Martell, MPH, CPH Associate Director of Client Services
Ashley Martell, MPH, CPH Associate Director of Client Services
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
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
Beverly Brock LCPC, CADC Mental Health Therapist
Beverly Brock LCPC, CADC Mental Health Therapist
As the Mental Health Therapist for the Positively Aging program, Beverly brings over 40 years of experience to TPAN. Beverly will be doing assessments, individual and group therapy. Beverly received a Masters of Education from Loyola University-Chicago. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor. She has a background in substance use, mental health, trauma, geriatrics, education, grief & loss, LGBTQ+, court services, women’s issues, disabilities, sexual assault, domestic violence and HIV/AIDS.
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Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
Ebony Chisholm, LCSW EPIC Behavorial Counselor
Ebony Chisholm, LCSW EPIC Behavorial Counselor
Ebony is a Philadelphia native and a social-justice warrior who graduated from NYU with her MSW. Upon being employed with the NYC shelter system for over a year, she was exposed to the many injustices, systemic marginalization and the overall disparities of POC, specifically those who identify as transgender and gender expansive. Additionally, Ebony assisted homeless youth by providing individual therapy that focused on cognitive restructuring around internalized homophobia and transphobia. Ebony’s work did not stop there. She moved to Chicago to follow her dreams and continue advocating for communities of color. Since the relocation, Ebony has worked in a behavioral hospital for children ages 5-17, providing comprehensive social work services to children and their families. She also worked with minors struggling with gender and sexual identity and children who were sexually exploited/trafficked.
As a behavioral counselor on the EPIC program, Ebony is responsible for completing intakes and mental health screenings, co-facilitating support-groups and providing individual therapy. Ebony is looking forward to sharing her passions with clients at TPAN. She is beyond thrilled to be a part of the EPIC program and creating a space where her clients can live a healthier and transformative life.
email: e.chisholm@tpan.com
Preferred Pronouns: She, Hers
Erin Conley, MA, LPC Lifeline Prevention Counselor and EPIC Behavioral Counselor
Erin Conley, MA, LPC Lifeline Prevention Counselor and EPIC Behavioral Counselor
Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
As a Mental Health and HIV Prevention Counselor at TPAN, Erin works as a behavioral counselor on the EPIC program and as a prevention counselor with the Lifeline program. Erin provides short- and long-term individual therapy with participants of both programs. She also co-facilitates EPIC support groups as well as the Art Therapy group. Erin is passionate about supporting her clients and uses a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and compassionate approach. She is committed to providing person-centered care to all clients and truly meeting people where they are when they enter through TPAN’s doors.
Prior to joining TPAN in 2017, Erin worked as a residential counselor at The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, working with young people living with mental illness and emotional disturbance. Erin holds a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and completed her clinical practicum and internship at the Center on Halsted, where she provided individual and group therapy.
Email: e.conley@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x280
Phone: 773-989-9400 x280
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
Eric Dyes EPIC Lead Project Specialist
Eric Dyes EPIC Lead Project 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
Leigh Ferguson Front Desk Receptionist
Leigh Ferguson Front Desk Receptionist
Leigh came to TPAN after a long career in the insurance industry as a broker specializing in disability and critical illness insurance. She has a BA from the University of Toronto in Sociology and Criminology, and in addition to her work at TPAN, she has been a multi-year Ambassador in Dining Out for Life Chicago.
Dayna Flores, MA, LCPC Mental Health Services Manager
Dayna Flores, MA, LCPC Mental Health Services Manager
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
Emma Jane Gies Retention Specialist
Emma Jane Gies Retention Specialist
Preferred Pronouns: She, her, hers
As TPAN's Retention Specialist, Emma engages with coordinating staff in linking and retaining patients in HIV case management and medical care. She is the primary member to re-engage, link, and help navigate people living with HIV into medical care.
Prior to joining TPAN in 2019, Emma was a Youth and HIV/AIDS Capacity Building Specialist with Peace Corps Botswana. While living in a small village in Botswana, Emma collaborated with local teachers to implement after school programs with youth that focused on HIV prevention and the development of life skills. Emma holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Women’s Studies from the University of Michigan.
Prior to joining TPAN in 2019, Emma was a Youth and HIV/AIDS Capacity Building Specialist with Peace Corps Botswana. While living in a small village in Botswana, Emma collaborated with local teachers to implement after school programs with youth that focused on HIV prevention and the development of life skills. Emma holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Women’s Studies from the University of Michigan.
Email: e.gies@tpan.com
Phone: (773) 989-9400 x249
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
Kendall Herbert HOPE Outreach & Recruitment Specialist
Kendall Herbert HOPE Outreach & Recruitment Specialist
Kendall’s passion for HIV stems from his desire to give back after seeing the effects of HIV and HIV stigma on close friends and family. As the Outreach and Recruitment Specialist for the HOPE program, Kendall wants to increase the level of HIV education, testing/treatment and community involvement in Chicago. He also wants to help bridge the gap between HIV stigma and the lack of HIV education and prevention information, especially in the African American community.
(773) 989-9400 x. 273
Preferred pronouns: He, Him, His
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
Charlie Jungwirth Manager of Events & Community Engagement
Charlie Jungwirth Manager of Events & Community Engagement
Help TPAN serve our community with your support of the Ride for Life Chicago, Dining Out For Life Chicago, or any of our community engagement and volunteer activities!
Contact Charlie @ c.jungwirth@tpan.com.
Scott Kerschhackl Finance Associate
Scott Kerschhackl Finance Associate
As the Finance Associate, Scott uses his expertise for a wide range of accounting activities to support the financial and administrative functions. He joined TPAN in May of 2019. He is very excited to use his skills for an organization that does so much to help clients and community.
Scott is a graduate of Northwestern Business College with a degree in Accounting and a graduate of DeVry University with a degree in Computer Information Systems.
Sam Lieb Housing Technician
Sam Lieb Housing Technician
Sam joined TPAN in January 2020. He received a B.A. in Hispanic Studies and Environmental Studies from Brandeis University in 2019 and went on to complete a term of service with the Montana Conservation Corps, working with federal agencies on wildfire and habitat restoration projects. While pursuing his undergraduate degree he worked as an Affordable Housing Advocate, working with clients to find and maintain affordable housing in the rapidly gentrifying Boston metro. Sam is passionate about affordable housing and is excited to be pursuing this goal with TPAN!
Preferred Pronouns: He, Him, His
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Curtis Hardman Intern
Curtis Hardman Intern
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Curtis is currently finishing up his final year of studies at NEIU, majoring in social work, with the goal to complete his MSW at UIC in 2021. Curtis is thrilled to be interning at TPAN and learning from all of the incredible staff here. Curtis shares some of his personal passions: "When I'm not studying, I love curling up to a good book or attempting to bake many of the elaborate dishes on my favorite baking show, "The Great British Bake Off.""
P: 773-989-9400
c.hardman@tpan.com
Jocelyn Gorokhovsky, RPh, MSW Medical Case Manager
Jocelyn Gorokhovsky, RPh, MSW Medical Case Manager
Pronouns: She, Her
Phone: 773.989.9400 x296
email: j.gorokhovsky@tpan.com
Joshua Gutierrez Prevention & Health Education Manager
Joshua Gutierrez Prevention & Health Education Manager
[Any/All Pronouns]
As the Manager of Prevention & Health Education, Joshua and our team of Health Educators are professionals who educate people about health promotion and disease prevention. Health Educators work in communities and directly with individuals. The role of the Health Educator is to assist groups and individuals to make informed decisions affecting them, their family and community in health and wellness matters. The teaching and training are about behaviors and voluntary behavior change that prevent disease and promote wellness. We develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities. Focusing on Counselling, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, PrEP/PEP referrals and engaging/re-engaging people into HIV care.
Prior to joining TPAN in 2020, Joshua was a Disease Intervention/Partner Services Specialist with Howard Brown Health.
Email: j.gutierrez@tpan.com
Tel:773-989-9400 Ext 269
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
Nikiya Pruitt, MSW HOPE Program Manager
Nikiya Pruitt, MSW HOPE Program Manager
Pronouns: She/her/hers
A Chicago native born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Nikiya received her Bachelors of Science degree in Public Health along with a minor in Kinesiology and Physical Education, from Northern Illinois University. Nikiya has always had an interest in community wellness and emotional healing which lead her start doing HIV Prevention and Outreach in marginalized communities in the Chicagoland area. After working with the HIV population for many years, Nikiya noticed so many of her clients were struggling with their HIV diagnosis on top of poverty, racial and housing discrimination, mental illness, and substance abuse. Nikiya decided to go back to school to obtain her Master’s Degree in social work with a concentration in mental health from the University of Illinois at Chicago. With over 10 years of experience of providing HIV services in the North and South Lawndale and surrounding communities, she has been dedicated to help change the lives of those who are often stigmatized and overlooked; rejected and abandoned. Nikiya has been able to diversify her experience in social services by working directly with clients providing a holistic approach to individual therapy as well as managing programs and teams. Furthermore, she hopes to utilize her leadership skills to bring forth a radical change in the social work field; to lead with compassion in helping other people see and understand the importance of connecting with others; and that we all have a sense of purpose regardless of our race, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation/identity, and religious affiliations. Nikiya strongly believes that everybody deserves to have a safe space where they can always feel welcomed, affirmed, valued, and heard and that true healing starts when we nurture the wounds that have been left untouched.
“Our human compassion binds us one to the other - not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learned how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future”.
Nelson Mandela
Phone: 773-989-9400 Ext 203
email: n.pruitt@tpan.com
Yamari Lewis Youth Navigation Specialist
Yamari Lewis Youth Navigation Specialist
Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
As TPAN's Youth Navigation Specialist, Yamari connects youth clients to resources inside and outside of TPAN. She works primarily in the Tea Room, and assists with the EPIC and HOPE programs. She is passionate about social equity and the advancement of young people, POC, and the LGBT+ community. Prior to joining TPAN, she was a Research Assistant for several years, primarily working in HIV prevention with young men who have sex with men (YMSM). Outside of TPAN, Yamari spends time with her dog, Coco, and enjoys musicals, trying her best, and long walks in the city.
(773) 989-9400 ext, 292
y.lewis@tpan.com
Conrad Muehrcke Front Desk Receptionist
Conrad Muehrcke Front Desk Receptionist
As a Front Desk Receptionist, Conrad uses his previous Human Resources experience to support and greet TPAN clients and guests. He joined TPAN in May, 2015. He is excited to use his skills for an organization that does so much for the clients and community. Conrad is a graduate of Loyola University with a Masters in Organizational Development and Masters of Business Administration.
Adrienne Pierce Housing Technician
Adrienne Pierce Housing Technician
Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
As Housing Technician, 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 completed 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. She is also totally awesome.
Email: a.pierce@tpan.com
Phone: 773-989-9400 x313
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
RJ Robles Case Management Intern
RJ Robles Case Management Intern
Preferred Pronouns: they/them/ellé
RJ Robles is a Puerto Rican queer and transgender community organizer, healer, and Christian minister. They were born and raised in Humboldt Park, Chicago as a first generation migrant in the U.S. In 2010, they started their movement work through reproductive justice work with Black and Latinx youth as a peer sexual health educator. In 2014, they moved South to Nashville, TN when they were granted the Carpenter Scholarship in Religion, Gender, and Sexuality at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Their research interests have focused on the intersections of mental health counseling and Latinx healing and spiritual practices. In 2016, their work was highlighted in the South as they helped launch the Trans Buddy Program, a program that provides peer services for trans and gender non-conforming patients focusing on increasing access to care and improving healthcare outcomes, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. It is in the South that RJ sharpened their organizing and spiritual resistance tools working with QTPOC communities fighting for collective healing and liberation. From 2015-2018 they helped organize the local Black Mama Bailout Campaign in collaboration with Southerners on New Ground and the National Bail Out Campaign. From 2016-2020, they have worked as a Bilingual Case Manager at the YWCA domestic violence shelter and at Nashville CARES, the largest HIV/AIDS organization in Middle TN. They have heavily worked in the Latinx community in the South. This summer, RJ moved back to Chicago with a purpose to complete both a Master of Social Work and Master of Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Their social work interests are in movement trauma healing, ancestral lineages of healing, and decolonial approaches to holistic care.
Emily Rubin Medical Retention Specialist
Emily Rubin Medical Retention Specialist
Preferred pronouns: She, her, hers
As TPAN’s Retention Specialist, Emily collaborates with coordinating staff in order to re-engage, link and retain clients in medical care and medical case management. Her aim is to meaningfully assist clients living with HIV in reducing their barriers to care in order to achieve HIV treatment adherence and viral suppression.
Prior to joining TPAN in 2020, Emily was a HIV Community Health Specialist, her primary responsibilities involved prevention, intervention and educational services and programs (e.g., rapid HIV testing and harm reduction counseling, linkage-to-care, sexual health education, and street outreach) for disproportionately at-risk communities on the West and South Side of Chicago.
Emily holds a Bachelor of Social Work and certificates in Ethnic Studies and Peace & Reconciliation Studies from Colorado State University.
Curtis Sanders, BA Community Engagement Specialist, Positively Aging
Curtis Sanders, BA Community Engagement Specialist, Positively Aging
email: c.sanders@tpan.com
direct: (773) 632-5532
mobile: (312) 622-3448
general: (773) 989-9400
Hannah Schwartz, MA, LPC HOPE Behavioral Health Counselor
Hannah Schwartz, MA, LPC HOPE Behavioral Health Counselor
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
As a HOPE Behavioral Health Counselor at TPAN, Hannah conducts individual counseling and group sessions with individuals in the HOPE program. Possible topics that will be covered in sessions are dealing with stress, spirituality, mental health, substance use, and HIV. Hannah’s other areas of interest include trauma informed care, bereavement, harm reduction, and sexual wellness.
Prior to joining TPAN in 2019, Hannah completed her MA in Counseling Psychology at the University of San Francisco. While living in San Francisco, Hannah was a clinical intern at Stonewall Project where she provided harm reduction based substance use and mental health treatment in individual and group settings. At Stonewall Project Hannah focused primarily on providing services to gay men, bi men, transmen, and other men who have sex with men who wanted to reevaluate their relationship with drugs/alcohol. After completing her internship, Hannah returned to Chicago and volunteered as a Behavioral Health Counselor at Center on Halsted. At Center on Halsted, Hannah provided affirming, safe, and supportive care in individual and group therapy to the LGBTQ community of Chicago.
Email: h.schwartz@tpan.com
Phone: (773) 989-9400 Ext 210
Fonzy Treviño Jr., MSW Manager of Housing & Retention
Fonzy Treviño Jr., MSW Manager of Housing & 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. In addition, Fonzy is a Professor of Social Work at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.
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