Timothy’s work at AFC includes developing and managing the organization’s government relations activities specializing in HIV-related state legislative matters regarding appropriations, health care reform and policy issues impacting the social determinates of health and health disparities. He brings extensive experience in HIV advocacy, grassroots organizing, political campaigns and lobbying to the Policy and Advocacy team. Timothy was born and raised in the Deep South and recently served as a staffer to a Member of Congress prior to joining AFC. He also had the privilege to serve as Board President for Thrive Alabama—an AIDS Service Organization and Federally Qualified Health Center providing medical and support services care to the people of north Alabama. His career is centered on a promise made to a late aunt who died from AIDS-related complications that he would spend the rest of his life advocating on behalf of people living with HIV and amplifying their voices. Timothy is a proud Political Science alum of Mississippi State University. Hail State! Contact Timothy at [email protected].