Kathie Hiers Retires After 25 Years at AIDS Alabama

Kathie Hiers, the CEO of AIDS Alabama, is retiring after 29 years of leading the organization. She transformed it into a leading HIV care provider, offering housing, support, education, and outreach services. Hiers was also a key figure in the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV and AIDS, advocating for crucial resolutions on comprehensive sex education and addressing HIV-specific criminal laws. She played a significant role in modernizing the Ryan White CARE Act and HOPWA legislation. The board has started a national search for her successor, and she will stay on for six months to ensure a smooth transition. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.