The purpose of the Executive Committee is to plan the executive functions and activities of the HIV Advisory Board including,

• prepare and execute the annual work plan

• set the annual meeting schedule

• prepare regular meeting agendas

• review bylaws and make recommendations for changes

• manage communications about the HIV Advisory Board, including managing the webpage and sending updates and announcements

The Executive Committee is open to any voting member of the HIV Advisory Board. To learn more or to join, reach out to Kelly Martins.

The purpose of the Community Action Board (CAB) is to empower consumers of HIV services to self-advocate in a safe, peer-to-peer environment. The CAB is responsible for the following activities:

• inform the HIV Advisory Board about treatment barriers and gaps

• educate consumers on their rights and service navigation

• provide a safe space for consumers to voice their opinion and concerns

• nurture peer relationships and support

• facilitate dialogue and collaboration with the HIV Advisory Board to achieve mutual goals

The CAB is open to anyone living with HIV or who receives HIV services in the Morris, Sussex, Warren region. To learn more about the CAB or to join, reach out to Ed Barron.

The purpose of the Provider Advisory Committee (PAC) is to work as a collaborative body to use needs assessment findings, qualitative experiential knowledge, quantitative data and consumer feedback to improve the services of HIV service providers and the system of care for people at risk for and living with HIV. The PAC is responsible for the following activities:

• conduct case reviews

• share referrals and information

• collaborate on quality improvement projects

• coordinate to reduce duplication of services and maximize resources

• improve interagency communication

• hold providers accountable to goals

• coordinate consumer events, such as lunch and learns

• advance initiatives and strategies of the Ending the HIV Epidemic Plan

The PAC is open to representatives from Ryan White-funded service providers in the tri-county region. To learn more about the PAC or to join, reach out to Allison Delcalzo-Berens.

The purpose of the Needs Assessment Committee (NAC) is to conduct a bi-annual community needs assessment on a topic of concern to people living with HIV and oversee improvement plans based on needs assessment recommendations. The NAC is responsible for the following activities:

• select a needs assessment topic based on feedback from providers and consumers, federal and state guidelines and changes to the medical and psychosocial landscape

• determine research methodology and timeline for needs assessment activities

• prepare research tools such as surveys, database reports and focus group questions

• distribute and collect evaluation tools and record and organize collected data

• analyze data and write a report on findings

• share findings with the HIV Advisory Board and the community

• Make recommendations based on findings

• Prepare and executive improvement plans and strategies based on recommendations

The NAC is open to anyone in the community who is interested in getting involved. To learn more about the NAC or to join, reach out to Oscar Ruge-Jimenez.

The purpose of the Steering Committee is to provide strategic oversight, advice, support and technical assistance to subcommittee chairs. The Steering Committee is responsible for the following activities:

• draft specific and measurable goals for review and approval by the HIV Advisory Board

• provide a collaborative space for chairs to discuss challenges and engage in problem solving

• ensure collaboration between committees to reduce duplication and maximize effort and time

The Steering Committee is comprised of the chairs of all subcommittees of the HIV Advisory Board. For more information, reach out to Allison Delcalzo-Berens.