Malcolm Reid is a nationally recognized HIV and health equity advocate with over two decades of experience advancing the rights and dignity of people living with HIV (PLHIV), particularly those aging, transgender, Black, and/or Latinx. As Founder and CEO of Unity Arc Advocacy Group LLC, Malcolm leads efforts to empower marginalized communities through policy reform, leadership development, and strategic consulting.
Malcolm holds key consulting roles with organizations such as the Center for HIV Law and Policy (CHLP), contributing to projects like From the Margins to the Center to explore the legal and social needs of older PLHIV. He has contributed to international efforts, including collaborations with SisterLove Inc., and has presented on global platforms like the International AIDS Conference and PBS’s Sisters Time: Women Speak.
With a background in social services, public health, and policy advocacy, Malcolm combines lived experience with professional expertise to lead intersectional efforts that challenge HIV criminalization, systemic discrimination, and health disparities. His work is grounded in principles of racial justice, community empowerment, and the belief that health equity is a human right.More...