Council Members

Ronique Pleasant

Chair, MNE Committee
Planning Council Member

Assistant Director with University Health System – Ryan White Program. Dedicated, motivated and charismatic professional with experience in leadership and management of public health programs, health and wellness education, rehabilitation, community outreach, and program development.

Mikela Villareal

Planning Council Member

Community Health Workers Instructor

Jesus Esparza

Planning Council Member

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Angela Warren

Planning Council Member

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Joseph "T" Leitch
A.K.A. Tara Bentley Leitch

Planning Council Member

10 years experience as member of the Development committee for Boys Town orphanage of San Antonio, volunteering countless hours in community service. Miss Trans Texas 2023.

Joe "Jase" Clower

Co-Chair Planning Council Member

Jase” Clower is originally from Lubbock, Texas and moved to San Antonio in 2009. He was diagnosed February 2005. He serves on the Board of “Living Positive” and is currently the Secretary.

Beverly Johnson

Planning Council Member

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Laura Gonzalez

Planning Council Member

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Daniel Pineda

Planning Council Member

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Korie Smith

Co-Chair Planning Council Member

Currently working as the social worker in the Immunosuppressant and Infectious Disease Clinic.

Thomas Evans

Planning Council Member

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Barbara Jardine

Planning Council Member

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Robby Castaneda

Planning Council Member

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