The Aging and HIV Institute (A&H) works in collaboration with organizations and leaders engaged in advancing equity across aging, health, disability, and behavioral health systems. Our approach is grounded in shared responsibility, mutual respect, and a clear understanding of roles.
A&H collaborates where partnership can strengthen alignment, clarify accountability, and support durable systems change.
How We Collaborate
A&H engages in collaboration through policy-focused and systems-oriented roles, including:
- Participation in advisory bodies, task forces, and committees where planning and accountability are shaped
- Policy and framing support for organizations working at the intersection of aging, HIV, and equity
- Speaking and systems education engagements that support cross-sector learning
- Thought partnership during early-stage policy development or refinement
These collaborations are designed to complement, not duplicate, the work of service providers and community organizations.
What Guides Partnership
A&H prioritizes collaboration where there is a shared commitment to:
- Clarity about purpose and scope
- Willingness to engage with structural questions, not only programmatic solutions
- Attention to how power, responsibility, and inclusion are distributed within systems
- Respect for lived experience without relying on extraction or performance
Partnerships work best when all parties are prepared to examine how systems function, where they fall short, and what accountability requires.
What We Do Not Do
To support focus and integrity, A&H does not:
- Provide direct services or operate programs
- Serve as a substitute for organizational capacity
- Enter partnerships that require ongoing operational management
- Engage in collaborations where inclusion is symbolic rather than actionable
These boundaries allow A&H to remain effective in its role as a policy and systems-focused organization.
An Invitation to Connect
A&H welcomes conversation with organizations, advocates, and institutions exploring how aging systems can more effectively and equitably include people aging with HIV. Collaboration often begins with dialogue, shared learning, and careful assessment of fit.
If you are interested in exploring a potential collaboration, we invite you to reach out to begin that conversation.