On May 2, the Wilson Center’s Maternal Health Initiative will be hosting a two-panel event in collaboration with World Vision U.S., focusing on the role of faith-based organizations in controlling the HIV epidemic through reaching men and boys with HIV testing, and improving maternal and child health through Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancy.

Following a keynote address from Ambassador Deborah Birx, this first panel discussion will be focused on reaching men and boys who are missing in HIV prevention, care, and treatment today, especially those who are healthy. Who are these men and boys not being reached? What role can the faith community play in reaching this population? Panelists will share learnings on innovations, best practices, and models to engage men and boys for HIV testing and linkage to care. The panel will conclude with an interactive workshop involving voluntary audience participation.

Speakers

• Introduction, Jared Hoffman

  Vice President, Resource Development, International Programs Group, World Vision U.S.

• Keynote- Ambassador Deborah L. Birx, MD

  Coordinator of the United States Government Activities to Combat HIV/AIDS (PEPFAR) and U.S. Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy

• Moderator, Susan Hillis

  Senior Advisor, Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator, Senior Advisor, Division of Violence Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Speakers

• Jannette Y. Berkley-Patton

  Associate Professor; Director, Community Health Research Group, Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City

• Dr. Gloria Ekpo

  Senior Technical Advisor, HIV/AIDS Technical Specialist, Health and Hope, International Programs Group, World Vision U.S.

• Julie Pulerwitz

  Director, HIV and AIDS Program, Population Council