​​​​Fast-Track Cities Ad-Hoc Committee

The diverse 20-member Ad-Hoc Committee, co-chaired by Councilwoman Laura Pastor and Councilwoman Debra Stark, ​represents people living with HIV, medical providers, community-based organizations, local HIV advocacy groups, and government departments in the HIV field. ​


Councilwoman Laura Pastor,
Co-Chair, City of Phoenix 

Vice Mayor Debra Stark, Co-Chair, City of Phoenix

Angel Algarin, Assistant Professor, Arizona State University

Jimmy Borders, ​ADAP Medications Access Manager, Arizona Department of Health Services  ​​

Dr. Vanna Campion, Chief Medical Officer, Terros Health

Stacey Jay Cavaliere, ​​Executive Director, Aunt Rita's Foundation 

Rocko Cook, ​Academic Detailing Program Manager, DISH-AZ, Arizona Department of Health Services

Kim Covington, Senior Director of Community Initiatives, Arizona Community Foundation 

Shannon DiPalmo, Vice President Community Engagement, CAN​ Community Health

Ricardo Fernandez, Office Chief, Office of HIV & Hepatitis C Services, Arizona Department of Health Services

Michael Fornelli, ​Executive Director, Phoenix Pride

Kenja Hassan, Director, Cultural Relations & Special Projects, Arizona State University 

Jessyca Leach,​ Executive Director, Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS

Duvia Lozano, Program Director, Chicanos Por Las Causa

Rebecca Lutz, Ryan White Part A (RE) Connect Coordinator, Maricopa County Public Health

David Martinez III, Director, Strategic Community Partnerships, Vitalyst Health Foundation 

Dr. Janice Piatt, Director, Bill Holt Pediatric HIV Clinic at Phoenix Children's Hospital 

John Sapero, Office Chief, HIV Prevention, Arizona Department of Health Services 

Chad Stetcher, Assistant Professor, Arizona State University College of Health Solutions

Dr. Thanes Vanig, HIV Specialist, Specturm Medica​l Group 

Erica TeKampe, ​Program Director, HIV Care Directions at Area Agency on Aging

Kate Thomas, Senior Health Educator, Maricopa County Public Health

Jason Vail Cruz, Senior Practice Manager, Valleywise Health

Calicia White, Program Director, Ebony House, Inc. 

Wendy Wolfersteig, Research Associate Professor, Arizona State University Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center ​