Course info

This webinar is designed to guide those in leadership roles at organizations focused on HIV, STIs, and harm reduction to recruit, retain, and develop peers as part of an effective public health prevention workforce. By understanding the value of peers, including them in programming, and integrating them into existing staff culture using evidence-based strategies, leaders can ensure sustainability within their teams and greater health outcomes for their clients.

This webinar is part of the “Strengthening the Capacity of the HIV Prevention Workforce Series,” which includes a manual entitled Recruiting and Retaining Peers to Support Prevention and Care, a webinar entitled Stability in Uncertain Times: Strengthening HIV Prevention Through Peer Workforce Investment, and an upcoming podcast entitled Peers in Power — Transforming HIV Prevention and Care. (Links for these resources should be provided.)

Organizational leadership (supervisors, managers, directors, executives, human resources) and leaders within HIV/STI and substance use–focused organizations interested in strategic guidance on the recruitment, retention, and development of peers as integral members of an effective public health prevention workforce.

Leadership, Management, Crisis Management, Fiscal Health, Peers

At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Describe how to recruit, train, and retain a peer workforce.
• Identify the various needs of peers through the lens of supervision.
• Demonstrate ways to empower and increase the value of peers in your organization.
• Explore challenges that may arise when engaging and employing peers.

Please note: Continuing education credits are not available for this webinar.

Amalia Amy Zamot
Senior Capacity Building Assistance Manager, HealthHIV
Amalia has worked in the HIV field for over 25 years, beginning with Ryan White case management before serving as the Regional Minority HIV/AIDS Coordinator for southwest Florida. She later served as Director of Prevention and Community Services for a community-based organization focused on equitable access to services for vulnerable populations. She is passionate about HIV prevention and treatment with a strong focus on Black women’s health and wellness.

Steve Wood
Senior Education and Advocacy Coordinator, HealthHIV
Steve has worked in the HIV/AIDS field since 1986 across clinical research, biomedical research, curriculum development, and direct community service. Prior to joining HealthHIV, he directed an advocacy program serving 14 counties with 21 staff. He brings extensive experience as a community-facing worker, administrator, and trainer.