Washington, DC - HealthHIV and the National Coalition for LGBT Health applaud the Biden Administration on the appointment of Harold J. Phillips as director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) – the first appointment to this post since the Obama Administration. This appointment coincides with the 40th anniversary of the first reports of the HIV virus and is an important demonstration of President Biden’s commitment to ending the HIV epidemic. 

Mr. Phillips has worked in the HIV/AIDS field for nearly 30 years, most recently leading the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Harold J. Phillips

Photo Credit: Keith Mumma/Kalamazoo College

To accomplish the goal of ending the HIV epidemic by 2030, we need strong federal leadership. Harold has a proven track record of championing innovative, science-based strategies to combat HIV, and has a deep understanding of the factors that drive the epidemic. HealthHIV and the National Coalition for LGBT Health commend President Biden and congratulate Harold on his appointment. We look forward to continued work with Harold Phillips and the Administration in ending the HIV epidemic.

About HealthHIV

HealthHIV is a national non-profit working with organizations, communities, and health care providers to advance effective prevention, care, and support for people living with, or at risk for, HIV and HCV through education and training, technical assistance and capacity building, advocacy, and health services research and evaluation.

About the National Coalition for LGBT Health

The Coalition is committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals through federal and local advocacy, education, and research. The Coalition strives to address the entire LGBT community, including individuals of every sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, and age regardless of disability, income, education, and geography.

For more information, please contact Matt Prior at matthew@healthhiv.org.