For more than 28 years, Neena has served as an educator, trainer, advocate, advisor, mentor, researcher, supporter, and ally to help reduce the number of new HIV infections and support access to quality care for people living with HIV, particularly among women, people of color, and within LGBTQ+ communities. Prior to joining Emory in 2015, Neena spent 18 years leading HIV prevention, education, volunteer, and research activities at AID Atlanta, Inc., and served as a consultant to local and national organizations, including capacity-building providers, healthcare systems, and state and federal service providers. Neena currently serves on the Board of Directors of three local non-profit organizations and remains involved with community-based participatory research efforts, statewide community planning activities, and serves on the advisory board as a part-time instructor in the Healthcare Management Program at Clayton State University. The investment made through the COMPASS Initiative provides an opportunity to focus needed resources in areas where they can do the most good, in communities that may not have traditionally had access. Gilead’s commitment to the south, and their encouragement to “do something different” is the kind of initiative needed to make an impactful difference in the HIV epidemic in the South.