We are artists, trainers, designers, advocates, and public health professionals.

We are Black and brown and white. We are living, and thriving, with HIV. We have masters in public health. We live in the South and the Northeast and the middle. We are tall. And we are short. We love the work. We believe in the work. We bring our full selves to everything we do because it is who we are.

Ken Williams is a speaker, storyteller, HIV activist,media presence, and the creative force behind the award-winning video blog, Ken Like Barbie. He has shared his story on YouTube and collaborated on projects with the Black AIDS Institute, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Greater Than AIDS, and HIV.gov. Williams’s plenary speech at the 2016 U.S. Conference on AIDS was one of the year’s best.Through his personal journey with HIV, Williams seeks to convey the nuances of his experience, he explains, “so when the historians do their research, they will know that black gay men do exist, and that doesn’t make us vectors or predators or disposable — but vibrant, impassioned individuals thriving in a fear-based society with very little support.” 

Christopher Barker is a creative director with an extensive graphic design background. He is skilled in assisting clients with branding design and implementation strategy to produce engaging graphic materials created for installation as well as print and web distribution. Mr. Barker has over 10 years of experience working as a photographer, art director, and senior graphic designer. He is committed to utilizing the most current methods and techniques for effective design and visual communication. He employs his passion for design in collaborative efforts with clients to ensure the best approaches and ideas are applied to his work. Mr. Barker works diligently to ensure that quality imagery and design is produced promptly no matter the medium or budget. Before joining JSI in 2021, he served as a Senior Graphic Designer at Group1201/AppVault for over 9 years, working with clients ranging from Coca-Cola, Walmart to Gilead, The Red Door Foundation, and HIV.gov. Mr. Barker received his degree in Graphic Design from Georgia Piedmont Technical College.

Brittany “Brit” Barton has over 14 years of experience in public speaking, training, account management, healthcare, and the nonprofit sector. Britt has worked in sexual wellness for over 10 years, and specifically in HIV for over 8 years, where her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion has been evident in her work, as she conceptualized and implemented culturally appropriate trainings to allied healthcare professionals and people living with HIV During her tenure in HIV, Britt has also managed a significant number of accounts, focused on market access, health equity, and patient advocacy. Britt has Coaching Certificate in Health and Wellbeing from the Duke University Health and Wellbeing Coaching Program, a Master of Science in Marketing from the University of Illinois at Chicago, a Master of Arts in Social Justice and Community Development from Loyola University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish from Loyola University New Orleans.

Uriah Bell is a multi-faceted creative, expressing through writing, poetry, and speaking. A dedicated yogi, Uriah channels his passion into community mobilization, fostering connection and growth. With a professional background in operations and people leadership, and the proud parent of two fur babies. Uriah brings a unique blend of heart and expertise to his endeavors.

Eileen Frueh, MA, MPH  is a dedicated public health professional with more than 25 years of experience writing and editing health policy materials targeting health care consumers, providers, advocacy groups, government officials, and others. For the past 10 years, she has served as senior writer/editor for HIV.gov, where she oversees the program’s consumer-focused HIV Basics content; writes and edits presentations, speeches, blog posts, and briefs on the federal response to HIV; and serves as the point-person on the intersection between HIV and COVID-19. She was the lead writer on HIV.gov’s Positive Spin and (unreleased) Positive Spin: Women sites.

Lauren Haule is a designer and project manager with 20 years of experience in production, design, creative operations and content creation. She has had the privilege of leading the full lifecycle of high-impact design projects from national artists and brands to local businesses telling client stories and enhancing brand missions. Lauren is an empathetic creator, using strong active listening to work effectively with multi-level client relationships and coordinating cross-functional teams to drive successful creative outcomes.Lauren leverages her MS in Learning Experience Design and her background as an art and design educator to create accessibility for marginalized communities through design and learning experiences. She has led team initiatives for content creation and professional development around equitable practices through visual media experiences. Lauren is passionate about storytelling, fostering creativity and amplifying voices from diverse populations.

Stephen Hicks Stephen Hicks (he/him) is passionate about music, history, and culture.  He attended Virginia Commonwealth University where he earned a B.S. in Journalism and African-American Studies and a minor in political science. He attended George Mason University and earned a MPH in Global Health. He has worked in the sexual health/HIV/harm reduction field for the past 13 years and is committed to improving health outcomes for marginalized communities, especially in the U.S. He's been published or interviewed in TheBody, Noisey/VICE, Harper's Bazaar, The Cut, and Architect Magazine.