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Meet Will Ramirez!
Director of Public Policy & Advocacy, Southern Aids Coalition (SAC)
Will is a housing and health policy professional, consultant, and community organizer who values selfless service and the inclusion of the community in decision-making processes. Years ago, Will served in the Navy and as an educator. Now, he’s the Director of Public Policy & Advocacy for the Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC). In this role, Will ensures that policy priorities such as Medicaid expansion, the national PrEP program, decriminalization of HIV, and HIV funding at the federal, state, local, and private levels remain top of mind for advocates and lawmakers. Currently, SAC oversees 16 states in the southern United States and DC. Will also serves on Mayor Andre Dickens' HOPWA Advisory Committee.
“There is a distinction between being an advocate and an activist, especially in the realm of HIV advocacy,” said Will. “An advocate listens to and articulately voices the concerns of communities, while an activist proactively takes action and builds influence to enact transformations. Let’s aspire to be exceptional advocates as we progress on our path towards becoming impactful activists.”
Will holds a Master’s degree in public administration (MPA) from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University and a Bachelor’s degree in legal studies from the American Military University.
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