Our Staff
AVAC staff members work with partners around the world to push for the funding, focus, implementation and research that’s needed to accelerate the ethical development and global delivery of new HIV prevention options as part of a comprehensive response to the pandemic. Meet our staff below!
Our Board
AVAC is led by a diverse and influential Board of Directors who share a deep commitment to HIV prevention and global health equity. Together they draw from decades of experience in research, advocacy and leadership in global health, HIV and grassroots community activism. Meet the AVAC Board!
Access Bridge
Introducing our new partner organization, Access Bridge! Founded in 2025, Access Bridge is an independent, not-for-profit with a global footprint, extensive expertise in product introduction, and strong roots in advancing African leadership. Incubated at AVAC over the course of 10 years, AVAC’s Product Introduction & Access team is now the team at Access Bridge, bringing unparalleled experience in accelerating introduction and scale-up of new prevention products. Find them at healthaccessbridge.org.
AVAC Staff
Wanda Buckner
Finance Director
Cindra Feuer
Senior Program Manager: Research Engagement
Levi Butcher
Operations Coordinator
Alison Footman
Senior Program Manager: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Randy Goetz
Senior Human Resources Manager
Stacey Hannah
Director of Research Engagement
Micky Hingorani
Senior Manager: Digital & Technology
Navita Jain
Senior Program Manager & Team Lead: Partnership Network
Bridget Jjuuko
Regional Advocacy Partnerships Manager
Erin Kiernon
Chief Operating Officer
Grace Kumwenda
Regional Program Manager: Research Engagement
Breanne Lievense
Program Manager: Data Analytics & Impact
Justine MacWilliam
Senior Program Manager: Partner Network
Suraj Madoori
Director: Policy Advocacy
Estelle Ngaba
Finance Manager
Jessica Salzwedel
Senior Program Manager: Cure Research
Kate Segal
Senior Program Manager: Product Introduction & Access
Nandisile (Luthuli) Sikwana
Regional Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Abigail Smith
Chief Financial Officer
Roberta Sutton
Senior Program Manager & Team Lead: Data, Analytics, and Impact
Grace Tetteh
Program Manager: Data, Analytics & Impact
Mitchell Warren
Executive Director
Advisors
Maureen Luba
Senior Advisor: Global Policy
Jim Pickett
Senior Advisor
Bill Snow
Senior Advisor