Our Members are Community
The NJHPG aims to hold representatives of varying race/ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, educational backgrounds, socioeconomic status and people at risk or living with HIV. The Governance Committee ensures that the needs, concerns, and issues of these populations and communities are represented within its membership, including individuals with both personal and professional expertise. Members of the community interested in joining may apply at any time. New members are introduced twice a year in the months of January and July.
Membership
General Assembly Meetings
Once a quarter, the New Jersey HIV Planning Group holds a General Assembly meeting. At these meetings, NJHPG members vote on Group issues, updates are shared, and space is provided to network. These meetings are open to the public.
The next General Assembly will be held on Thursday, October 15th, 2026.
Registration will open soon!
The 2026 Meeting Dates are listed below.
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Thursday, January 15, 2026 - In person/Hybrid (Northern Region)
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Thursday, April 16, 2026 - In person/Hybrid (Central Region)
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Thursday, July 16, 2026 - In person/Hybrid (Southern Region)
Our Leadership
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
With over 25 years of experience in HIV prevention, care, and treatment, NJHPG is a leader in the field of public health. Our team of experts includes clinicians, researchers, and public health professionals who are committed to advancing the science and practice of HIV prevention and care.
Executive Committee
Community Co-Chair
Saquan Stevenson
Executive Committee
Community Co-Chair
Laurie Litt
Executive Committee
Government Co-Chair
Chelsea Betlow
Executive Committee
Government Vice-Chair
TBD
Governance Committee
Co-Chair
Ric Miles
Governance Committee
Co-Chair
Meg Bilby
Integrated Planning Committee
Co-Chair
Tameka Allen
Integrated Planning Committee
Co-Chair
TBD
Priority Setting Committee
Co-Chair
Kevin E. Taylor
Priority Setting Committee
Co-Chair
Justin Almodovar
Community Engagement Committee
Co-Chair
Shalik Thompson
Community Engagement Committee
Co-Chair
James Valentin
Data and Research Committee
Co-Chair
Jessica Diaz
Data and Research Committee
Co-Chair
José Lugo
Program Development Sub-Committee
Chair
Allison Delcalzo-Berens
New Jersey HIV Support Team
Program Director
Dottie Rains-Dowdell
New Jersey HIV Support Team
Program Coordinator
Deyonna Pope
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