Dr Dean Murphy is Senior Research Fellow at ARCSHS, La Trobe University, where he leads the research theme on blood-borne viruses and other stigmatised conditions. He currently leads a new ARC Discovery Project which is undertaking the first analysis of public policy related to HIV ‘elimination’ in Australian settings.

Priscilla Njeri is the Peer Navigator and Ageing Support Officer at Positive Life NSW in Sydney. She has a background in HIV advocacy, community engagement and health promotion. Priscilla is committed to addressing HIV-related stigma through empowerment, fostering inclusivity and improving quality of life for all PLHIV in NSW.

Karina Reeves is an IUHPE Registered Health Promotion Practitioner and Coordinator of Health Promotion at WAAC. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion, is Vice President of the AHPA WA Branch Committee, and is a committee member of Bloom-RSE, a national advocacy group.

Aron (he/his) is a PhD candidate at ANU’s School of Medicine and Psychology. As a licensed psychometrician, HIV counselor, and former psychology lecturer in the Philippines, my cross-cultural research challenges inequities shaping health outcomes. I advocate for inclusive, community-led, and culturally grounded health responses among multiply marginalized populations.

Brent has over 35 years of experience in communications, media, social marketing, management, population health, social research, and policy development. He has held leadership roles in both government and non-government organisations and holds a Master of Arts by Research in Health and Sexuality, along with degrees in sociology and communications.

Alice Gage-Brown is a second year basic physician trainee at The Royal Melbourne Hospital with an interest in infectious diseases and HIV research.