I was infected with HIV in 1981, and diagnosed with AIDS in 1995. After I became a person living with AIDS, I made the decision to dedicate myself to preventing HIV infection in the youth of America. Since 1996, I have been fortunate enough to speak with thousands of teenagers and young adults about how AIDS has affected my life and the lives of many of my dearest friends.

I have been speaking to teens, young adults and parents about HIV/AIDS prevention since 1996. More than 100,000 teenagers have heard "the story" about my life with AIDS. If you are interested in information concerning the possibility of scheduling me to speak to your school or other organization, feel free to contact me for details.

My discussion with youth helps put a face on this disease and helps teenagers and young adults better understand the losses that occur in one's life as a result of HIV infection. I believe that a cure or vaccination for HIV/AIDS will not be discovered for many years. Our best hope of bringing this epidemic under control in the near future depends on increased education and prevention efforts.