ANAC is proud to have a diverse group of people as members and we want to celebrate their contributions to the HIV/AIDS community. Each month, we celebrate various meaningful awareness days and heritage months by highlighting current members who work to end stigma, train future HIV/AIDS healthcare providers, pursuing research opportunities, advocating for people living with HIV and so much more. Would you like to be featured or would like to recommend a colleague? Complete this short form.

2026

February

Black History Month/National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Rev. Arnold A.J. Johnson

March

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Jessica Wells, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, FAAN
World Social Work Day: Kristi Chastain, ACSW, MSW
Certified Nurses Day: John Parisot, MSN, RN, ACRN, PhD
Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Mary Rattler-Laducer, BSN, RN, ACRN