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Timothy Hardwick | Since 2004

Albany, Georgia

Dougherty High School

Albany  State University  |  Class of 2012

As one of the very first recipients of the Gaines-Jones Scholars scholarship, I am proud to have served on the board of Directors since 2017.

Since 2021, I have been employed by the Dougherty County School System as Data & Technology Specialist at Monroe Comprehensive High School in Albany, GA. I also taught Grade 5 Social Studies at Radium Springs Elementary; where I attended. In 2011,  I was afforded the opportunity to teach in Ghana West Africa through the Global Social Responsibility Practicum. My daily professional interactions embody the very tenets upon which Gaines-Jones’ mission stands—education and youth advocacy.

Feb 2, 2022

Meagan Knight | Since 2005

Bainbridge, Georgia

Bainbridge High School 

Albany State University | Class of 2009

B.S. Biology

Living and working in Atlanta, Georgia Area as as Patient Care Coordinator and Patient Account Representative at Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine.

Jan 31, 2020

Dervin Cunningham | Since 2010

Albany, Georgia

Westover Comprehensive High School | Class of 2010

University of Georgia, Athens | Class of 2014

Bachelor of Science - BS, Biological Sciences, B.S.A. | 2010-2014

Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut | Doctor of Medicine  - MD,  | 2015 - 2020

Finishing up his Psychiatry Residency at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven Connecticut.

Jan 31, 2020

​Abraham Johnson | Since 2011

Albany, Georgia

Monroe Comprehensive High School  |  2011

Savannah State University, Savannah, Georgia, 2011-2015
Bachelor’s degree, General Biology

Growing up in Albany, Georgia no one ever talked about HIV and if they ever did it was rooted in stigma and misinformation. Since my early college days, I’ve dedicated my work to informing and educating people about HIV. Whether it be administering an OralQuick HIV Test, providing technical assistance to community educators at clinical research sites, taking call minutes on an HPTN CWG call, to now helping to expand Treatment Action Group’s HIV community engagement. Every day I wake up and choose to be a part of the change to end HIV. I am thankful for POZ 100 for honoring me as a top 100 HIV advocate.

Feb 2, 2022