HIV Edmonton aims to improve the quality of life for people living with, or affected by HIV and AIDS, Sexually Transmitted and Blood-borne Infections (STBBI). We do this by focusing on the elimination of HIV transmission and AIDS-related deaths and working to erase stigma and discrimination.
The AIDS Network of Edmonton was founded in 1984 by a group of friends who desperately wanted to see different outcomes for their friends with AIDS.
Today, HIV Edmonton works to reduce the transmission of HIV and other STBBIs by building connections within our community. HIV Edmonton connects all people to education, testing, treatment, and support at our Red Ribbon building downtown and at outreach events throughout the city.
Click here to access our Strategic Plan for 2022–2027.
HIV Edmonton was founded out of desperation by Michael Phair and a group of close friends as, in 1984, Edmonton braced for its own AIDS outbreak. Originally called the AIDS Network of Edmonton, HIV Edmonton changed its name to better reflect the advancements in HIV and AIDS in 1999.
Great things in business are never done by one person. They're done by a team of people. We have that dynamic group of people.
Diovanni Pitts
Chair
Julian Hopwood-Raja
Vice-Chair
Janet Kemei
Secretary
Juan Charles Vardy
Treasurer
Alana Lamalice
Director
Akinkunmi Ojo
Director
Charlene Hansen
Director
Richard Monette
Director
Dr. Jennifer Njenga
Director
Become a Member
Since 1984, HIV Edmonton (legally known as HIV Network of Edmonton Society) has been creating a safe space for everyone living with or affected by HIV and AIDS to gather and discuss all issues that matter to them. The membership year is from Annual General Meeting to Annual General Meeting of each year.
Contact Us
Great things in business are never done by one person. They're done by a team of people. We have that dynamic group of people.
Juan Ugalde
Prevention & Education Manager / WAGE Project Coordinator
Samuel David
Alberta Hub Coordinator (Sexual Reproductive Health)
Katherine Ciampa
Capacity Building Facilitator/Educator (Indigenous)
Ellis Baxter
Capacity Building Facilitator/Educator (Health Care Professionals)
Grace Suggett
Volunteer Engagement and Fund Development Specialist
