AgingOven is a writing and analysis space created by David “Jax” Kelly, Founder, President and CEO of Aging and HIV Institute.

It exists to hold longer-form thinking that does not always fit neatly into policy briefs, reports, op-eds, or organizational communications. AgingOven is where ideas at the intersection of aging, HIV, equity, public systems, and lived experience are examined with the time and space those questions require.

The writing on AgingOven is analytical, reflective, and intentionally independent. Some pieces expand on policy developments or research. Others respond to articles, briefs, or conversations circulating in the field. Still others return to recurring themes in Jax’s work, including visibility, systems accountability, survivor leadership, and what it means to age with intention inside institutions that were not designed with all communities in mind.

AgingOven is not a traditional newsletter. There is no fixed publishing cadence and no expectation of commentary or consensus. Subscribing simply allows readers to receive new writing when it is published.

While AgingOven complements the work of Aging and HIV Institute, it is not a substitute for the Institute’s formal publications, policy briefs, or advocacy materials. Think of it as a working kitchen: a place where ideas are tested, refined, and sometimes set aside, in service of clearer thinking and more grounded action elsewhere.

You can explore AgingOven at www.AgingOven.com