Thursday, August 9, 2007
Alexis Landa Welcomes Dr. Hader
Dr. Shannon Lee HaderMy name is Alexis Landa, and I work as an Early Intervention/ Outreach coordinator.
As part of the Network of this City fighting against HIV/AIDS, and a truly untiring defender of the rights of minorities, I as a voice for Andromeda Transcultural Health and its employees, would like to welcome you as our new Director of the HIV/AIDS Administration.
We understand the considerably undertaken you have taken, since there are so much thinks to be done. Yet we hope that you will accept all the great challenge that this position would provide and do the best to turn them in triumphs. Once again welcome on board.
Sincerely,
Alexis Landa
Early Intervention Specialist
Billie Tyler Welcomes Dr. Shannon Lee Hader
Welcome to our amazing city! You have a dedicated army of tireless folks to support you in this war on HIV/AIDs in our community. Please use our various talents to provide services to those in need. My hope is that you will incorporate harm reduction public health programs as we begin this journey together.
Peace,
Billie Tyler, BSN
"Service is the rent we pay for living on this earth"
Marian Wright Edelman
Peace,
Billie Tyler, BSN
"Service is the rent we pay for living on this earth"
Marian Wright Edelman
David Mariner Welcomes Dr. Shannon Lee Hader
Greetings Dr. Hader,
My name is David Mariner. A little more than a year ago, I started working for a local HIV/AIDS organization for the first time. That's when I really began to understand just how much work there is to do in the local fight against HIV. On my own time, I created www.fighthivindc.org with the hopes of fostering better communication about local efforts, better understanding of the issues we face locally, and more focused and strategic advocacy.
I hope that I've brought a few more voices into this discussion, and I hope that all of our voices, but particularly those living with HIV/AIDS in DC, are heard.
As someone who is engaged in the local effort, I realize you have taken on a huge undertaking, and that is something I think everyone here truly appreciates. On all areas including condom distribution, database management, and HIV testing, there is much work to be done. Of course where there are large challenges, there are also amazing opportunities. We have an HIV infection rate and an HIV death rate higher than any State in the Union. Just imagine what it would be like to turn that around and turn DC from the worst example to the best.
Clearly this is not going to happen without stepping on a few toes. The reality is, if we really want to move in a new direction, we have to be willing to change, and every aspect of how we tackle HIV in DC has to be subject to scrutiny and change. Whether we're talking about staff, or programs, evaluation, or even the CPG and Planning Council, we simply have to starting raising the standard.
It is my great hope that we are at a turning point. If that is the case, all of us have to be be open to constructive criticism, and open to change.
I hope your 'honeymoon' period lasts as long as possible. But I also hope that you're ready and willing to make those tough decisions that are needed to really turn things around. If you truly partner with the community, you can make those tough decisions knowing that we will have your back.
David Mariner created and maintains Fight HIV In DC He serves as the Public Relations Coordinator of DC Fights Back. He is aso the founder of the Capital Area Vaccine Effort, the local HIV vaccine research community advisory board. He serves on the Howard University Hospital Pediatric HIV/AIDS Community Advisory Board (part of IMPAACT) and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center HIV/AIDS Community Advisory Board (part of INSIGHT). He is an advocate for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community and currently serves on the LGBT Advisory Committee for the John Edwards Presidential Campaign.
My name is David Mariner. A little more than a year ago, I started working for a local HIV/AIDS organization for the first time. That's when I really began to understand just how much work there is to do in the local fight against HIV. On my own time, I created www.fighthivindc.org with the hopes of fostering better communication about local efforts, better understanding of the issues we face locally, and more focused and strategic advocacy.
I hope that I've brought a few more voices into this discussion, and I hope that all of our voices, but particularly those living with HIV/AIDS in DC, are heard.
As someone who is engaged in the local effort, I realize you have taken on a huge undertaking, and that is something I think everyone here truly appreciates. On all areas including condom distribution, database management, and HIV testing, there is much work to be done. Of course where there are large challenges, there are also amazing opportunities. We have an HIV infection rate and an HIV death rate higher than any State in the Union. Just imagine what it would be like to turn that around and turn DC from the worst example to the best.
Clearly this is not going to happen without stepping on a few toes. The reality is, if we really want to move in a new direction, we have to be willing to change, and every aspect of how we tackle HIV in DC has to be subject to scrutiny and change. Whether we're talking about staff, or programs, evaluation, or even the CPG and Planning Council, we simply have to starting raising the standard.
It is my great hope that we are at a turning point. If that is the case, all of us have to be be open to constructive criticism, and open to change.
I hope your 'honeymoon' period lasts as long as possible. But I also hope that you're ready and willing to make those tough decisions that are needed to really turn things around. If you truly partner with the community, you can make those tough decisions knowing that we will have your back.
David Mariner created and maintains Fight HIV In DC He serves as the Public Relations Coordinator of DC Fights Back. He is aso the founder of the Capital Area Vaccine Effort, the local HIV vaccine research community advisory board. He serves on the Howard University Hospital Pediatric HIV/AIDS Community Advisory Board (part of IMPAACT) and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center HIV/AIDS Community Advisory Board (part of INSIGHT). He is an advocate for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community and currently serves on the LGBT Advisory Committee for the John Edwards Presidential Campaign.
Ron Wilder Welcomes Dr. Shannon Lee Hader
Dr. Hadder,
I am the Public Funding Coordinator for Food & Friends. The mission of Food & Friends is to foster a community caring for men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-challenging illnesses by preparing and delivering specialized meals and groceries in conjunction with nutrition counseling.
Values of Food & Friends
Accountability: At every level of our organization we are accountable to our clients, donors, volunteers, staff and the public - with unwavering integrity of program services and financial standards.
Community: Partnerships and collaborations are vital to our success, both inside and outside the organization, as we build communities that invest in the welfare of others.
Compassion: With hearts open to the needs of all, we believe friendship, empathy and kindness are as much a part of the sustenance we provide as the meals we prepare.
Dignity: Through confidentiality, respect, and a commitment to quality of life for all, we recognize the dignity of every client, volunteer, donor, staff member, and guest.
Diversity: The caring, loving, fun and dynamic nature of our organization is made possible by the diversity of the people we serve and those who help us serve.
Excellence: At every level of operation and public engagement - from food planning and preparation to nutrition education and workshops, from volunteer coordination to special events - we are committed to the highest standards of quality and excellence.
Reliability: As safety, trustworthiness and dependability in all aspects of our operations are the cornerstones of our services, our clients, volunteers, staff and guests can rely on us to fulfill our mission without fail every day.
Food & Friends and I look forward to working with you in the fight against HIV/AIDS in DC.
Sincerely,
Ron E. Wilder
Food & Friends
219 Riggs Road, NE
Washington, DC 20011
www.foodandfriends.org
I am the Public Funding Coordinator for Food & Friends. The mission of Food & Friends is to foster a community caring for men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-challenging illnesses by preparing and delivering specialized meals and groceries in conjunction with nutrition counseling.
Values of Food & Friends
Accountability: At every level of our organization we are accountable to our clients, donors, volunteers, staff and the public - with unwavering integrity of program services and financial standards.
Community: Partnerships and collaborations are vital to our success, both inside and outside the organization, as we build communities that invest in the welfare of others.
Compassion: With hearts open to the needs of all, we believe friendship, empathy and kindness are as much a part of the sustenance we provide as the meals we prepare.
Dignity: Through confidentiality, respect, and a commitment to quality of life for all, we recognize the dignity of every client, volunteer, donor, staff member, and guest.
Diversity: The caring, loving, fun and dynamic nature of our organization is made possible by the diversity of the people we serve and those who help us serve.
Excellence: At every level of operation and public engagement - from food planning and preparation to nutrition education and workshops, from volunteer coordination to special events - we are committed to the highest standards of quality and excellence.
Reliability: As safety, trustworthiness and dependability in all aspects of our operations are the cornerstones of our services, our clients, volunteers, staff and guests can rely on us to fulfill our mission without fail every day.
Food & Friends and I look forward to working with you in the fight against HIV/AIDS in DC.
Sincerely,
Ron E. Wilder
Food & Friends
219 Riggs Road, NE
Washington, DC 20011
www.foodandfriends.org
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