People’s Caucus (PC)
The People's Caucus is residents of the TGA that are infected and affected consumers of HIV services. The PC is formally recognized as affiliated with the Planning Council for the purpose of strengthening full and effective participation of people with HIV and to provide feedback on Planning Council activities and regular input into Planning Council processes.
Responsibilities
Additional information and role of the PC is:
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The PC is led by two (2) co-chairs: One (1) shall be elected by the PC members, and may or may not be a member of the Planning Council and One (1) shall be appointed by the Planning Council Co-chairs, who must be a Planning Council Members. The PC core responsibilities include:
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Assuring that efforts will be made in a culturally sensitive manner to address the needs of the traditionally under served and/or hard-to-reach populations;
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Conducting ongoing education for consumers;
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Creating liaisons and/or relationships within the traditionally under served and hard-to-reach populations; and
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Performing other duties as may be required or as assigned by the Planning Council.
Members
Name | Job Title | Member Since | Term End Date |
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Wayne Wientjes | Co-Chair, Community Representative, People's Caucusl | ||
Angela Warren | Planning Council Member | 2024 | February 2026 |
Daniel Pineda | Planning Council Member | 2023 | February 2025 |
Joseph "T" Leitch
A.K.A. Tara Bentley Leitch | Planning Council Member | 2024 | February 2026 |
Beverly Johnson | Planning Council Member | 2024 | February 2026 |
Barbara Jardine | Planning Council Member | 2023 | February 2025 |
Laura Gonzalez | Planning Council Member | 2023 | February 2025 |
Thomas Evans | Planning Council Member | 2024 | February 2026 |
Jesus Esparza | Planning Council Member | 2023 | February 2025 |
Robby Castaneda | Planning Council Member | 2024 | February 2026 |
Vacant | Planning Council Member | ||
Mikela Villareal | Planning Council Member | 2021 | February 2027 |
Ronique Pleasant | Chair, MNE Committee
Planning Council Member | 2019 | February 2025 |
Vacant | Planning Council Member | ||
Korie Smith | Co-Chair Planning Council Member | 2021 | February 2027 |
Vacant | Planning Council Member
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Joe "Jase" Clower | Co-Chair Planning Council Member | 2021 | February 2027 |
Membership and participation at the People’s Caucus is limited to infected and affected consumers of HIV Services.
Agendas and Minutes
Date | Agenda | Minutes |
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02/23/2024 | Peoples Caucus Meeting Agenda | Peoples Caucus Meeting Minutes |
01/19/2024 | Peoples Caucus Meeting Agenda | Peoples Caucus Meeting Minutes |
07/21/2023 | People's Caucus Agenda | Pending |
06/16/2023 | People's Caucus Agenda | People's Caucus Minutes |
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