Community Leadership

We improve the lives of people with HIV/AIDS emotionally, socially and medically. The Center provides medical case management to HIV infected and affected people of Ventura County regardless of ability to pay, sexual orientation, documentation, ethnicity, gender, or religious convictions. We provide professional, confidential and culturally sensitive services in English and Spanish.

A representative body established by the County of Ventura Board of Supervisors to address the impact of HIV/AIDS on individuals and families. This representative body works with public health officials and community stakeholders to make medical, health, education and prevention recommendations to reduce the HIV infection rate and better care for those living with AIDS.

Chaired by Dr. Robert Levin, Ventura County's Health Officer and Chief Medical Director. 

Each County Board of Supervisor appoints a representative to serve a five year term. Current appointed representatives are:

Marggie Valentine, Supervisor Matt LaVere, District 1

Suzanne Duckett, Supervisor Linda Parks, District 2

Kevin VanCura, Supervisor Kelly Long, District 3

Brandy Armenta, Supervisor Bob Huber, District 4

Pedro A Chavez, Representative of Supervisor Carmen Ramirez, District 5

Other members of the AIDS Advisory Council include:

Sal Fuentes, Chair of the HIV/AIDS Coalition

Juan Lopez, Center Program Director

Jane Ward, Center Program Administrator

Sal Fuentes, Chair of the HIV/AIDS Coalition

Juan Lopez, Ventura County Public Health

Jane Ward, Ventura County Public Health

Dr. Adina Nack, California Lutheran University, Professor

Brisa Romero, Coalition for Family Harmony

Roland S. Catabona, Diversity Collective Ventura County

Keith Coffman-Grey, Quilt Project Gold Coast

Pedro A Chavez, Representative of Supervisor Carmen Ramirez, District 5

Established in 2021 as a collaborative effort working together for the common good of eradicating HIV in Ventura County. This network of individuals, public health and higher education professionals, non-profit organizations, and business leaders are mobilizing a public awareness campaign to stop the spread of HIV infections through community education, awareness, and action.

Pedro A Chavez, Chair, Caliber Home Loans

Sal Fuentes, HCVC Chair, Community Volunteer

Jane Ward, Ventura County Public Health

Dr. Adina Nack, California Lutheran University, Professor

Aracely Avila, Alzheimer's Association, Walk to End ALZ Manager

Roland Catabona, Diversity Collective Ventura County, Board Member

Sie Romero, Coalition for Family Harmony, LGBTQIA+ Program Coordinator

Dafne Aguilar, Oxnard LGBT Community Network, Organizer

Martha Shapiro LCSW, Senior Concerns, Program Director