Welcome to the May edition of The Action Report. As we look ahead to welcoming the second cohort of the HIV Leadership Advisory Council next week, we pause to express our heartfelt appreciation to the inaugural Council members whose two-year term concludes this month.
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Thank you to Megan Canon, Bishar Jenkins Jr., Dr. Taimur Khan, Jen Laws, Dr. Stephen Lee, Dr. Eugene McCray, Mario Perez, Katie Rutherford, and Carl Schmid for your exceptional leadership, expertise, and unwavering commitment.
You stepped forward at a pivotal time—when the U.S. Business Action to End HIV Coalition was in its infancy—and played a vital role in shaping its vision, strategy, and impact. Your guidance has been instrumental in laying a strong foundation for this initiative, and your legacy will continue to influence our work for years to come.
We deeply appreciate your contributions and leadership in advancing the movement to end HIV. And we look forward to announcing our new HIV Leadership Advisory Council cohort on Monday, June 2!
🆕 Welcome new Coalition Member: Compassion in Motion, Empower HIV Health, and Joint Matters!
🎬 Last week, leaders from Match Group, Mercer, and Walgreens participated in a dynamic and insightful National HIV Testing Day Workshop focused on the essential role employers can play in ending HIV in the U.S. The virtual event brought together industry leaders and public health experts to explore how businesses can lead on HIV awareness, prevention, and community engagement.
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During the session, participants heard valuable insights about:
Missed the event? Watch the workshop on-demand:
🎗️ Paramount Pictures Fights HIV/AIDS honored Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day by partnering and volunteering with local community organization, APAIT, a nonprofit uplifting vulnerable communities facing behavioral health challenges, housing insecurity, and the impact of HIV and AIDS.
👥 Coalition members, VersanteAI and Hopes for Healing, have partnered up to bridge gaps in care by bringing stigma-free, compassionate, and holistic support to the communities who need it most.
💼 We were excited to host our inaugural Los Angeles Business Action to End HIV Chapter Meeting of the year on April 24 at Paramount Studios. We convened over 50 business and community leaders united in their commitment to confronting one of the city’s most persistent public health challenges.
With Los Angeles having the second-highest number of people living with HIV in the U.S., it was inspiring to come together with businesses and community leaders, reflect on the current state of HIV in the city, discuss how companies can play a pivotal role in supporting the local response, and strategize on key priorities for the year ahead. Special thanks to Paramount Pictures for hosting the event.
🏛️ The Government Relations & Public Affairs cohort has been busy this past month as we advance our efforts to support ongoing federal funding. Initiatives have included:
🎬 Download: National HIV Testing Day Playbook for Employers - Take action this June 27 with the new National HIV Testing Day Playbook for Employers. This go-to resource provides tips and best practices for planning meaningful engagement within your company and community.
It also features real-world case studies from member companies Match Group, Mercer, Paramount Pictures, RadCube, and Walgreens showcasing how they take action on HIV and promote testing.
This resource was made possible with support from Match Group and Walgreens.
💡 Register for the National HIV Testing Day Action Lab (June 3): Interested in connecting with other business leaders to hear and share best practices for National HIV Testing Day activations? Join our NHTD Action Lab on Tuesday, June 3 at 12pm ET / 9am PT. Register to attend this 45-minute session.
📆 Join the June 5 Coalition Meeting: Our next full virtual Coalition meeting is June 5, 2–3pm ET. Let us know if it’s not already on your calendar so we can send the invite.
✏️ Register for the June 18 Commitments Lab: We are excited to host our monthly Commitments Lab (previously called Office Hours) on Wednesday, June 18, 1 - 2pm ET. This is an opportunity to brainstorm and workshop your annual Coalition commitments, hear from other member companies, and receive feedback/support crafting. If you could benefit from additional support, register here.
📣 Follow our new LinkedIn Account: We now have our own LinkedIn page! Follow U.S. Business Action to End HIV to stay connected and help us grow our presence. When you post about Coalition work, please tag us!
This newsletter is made possible with additional support from
Contagion Live (May 9)
American companies benefit when we have a strong, coordinated federal response to HIV. With just five years left to meet President Trump’s 2030 goal, we stand at a crossroads. The science, the business case, and the policy roadmap are clear. What’s needed now is the political will and federal funding investments to finish what we started.
LinkedIn (Apr 23)
Former Trump official Brett Giroir, who served as an assistant secretary for health, shares how budget cuts and layoffs could undo U.S. progress against HIV.
Fox News (Apr 28)
(OPINION) HIV/AIDS programs are long overdue for auditing, evaluation and perhaps reorganization.
Drug Topics (Apr 29)
The role of the community pharmacist is beginning to expand into specialty pharmacy spaces to increase access and outcomes for patients.
Contagion Live (May 1)
As the cohort of people living with HIV in the US ages, HIV care programs must rapidly adapt to the changing needs of older adults with HIV.
POZ (May 7)
The agency now recommends Biktarvy or a dolutegravir combination to prevent HIV acquisition after non-occupational exposure.
Q2 Coalition Meeting
2-3pm ET, virtual
Government Affairs Cohort
D.C. Fly-In
Commitments Lab
1-2pm ET, virtual
National HIV Testing Day
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