Our Mission
UNAIDS at Penn’s mission is centered in its outreach, fundraising, and events programming. UNAIDS at Penn (UNAP) is a student-led organization that works with and supports the global efforts of UNAIDS, a co-sponsored joint program in the United Nations system. Our partnership with the broader UNAIDS organization encourages students to understand the effects of HIV/AIDS across the globe and in Philadelphia. Working toward the mission of UNAIDS, UNAP is committed to education and advocacy surrounding the ongoing HIV/AIDS crisis. We engage students to leverage their interests and skills in fields such as journalism, medicine, law, and advocacy to promote the global response to HIV/AIDS. It is a platform for students of all schools and professional levels to come together to learn from, engage with, and advocate for the global work of UNAIDS at the grassroots efforts of community leaders.
Our Community Commitments
As members of UNAIDS at Penn we agree to the following:
- To advance health equity;
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To operate with integrity;
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To be passionate in our work;
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To communicate with each other honestly and openly;
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To be open-minded in our conversation;
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To value and learn from perspectives other than our own and practice active listening;
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To commit to reducing the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS in our daily lives; and
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To strive for strong partnerships with the Penn and Philadelphia community.
Role of the Committees
1. Outreach: This committee is responsible for organizing and maintaining close relationships with community partners, working deeply to critically analyze our role as students in the greater Philadelphia community. This arm of UNAP will also organize discussion events around important topics including HIV/AIDS stigma.
2. Fundraising: Centered around advocacy for the ongoing HIV/AIDS crisis, the Fundraising arm of UNAP will engage Penn students, faculty, and other community members to participate in events that support our community partners, specifically at times of the year including, but not limited to, HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, World AIDS Month, and National Minority Health Month.
3. ​Events: In line with UNAP’s mission of raising awareness of the crisis in Philadelphia and globally, the Events arm of UNAP will invite speakers, community partners, and global leaders to hold panels and other events including film screenings and public health training relevant to the mission.
Meet The Team
Catherine Tang
Events Chair
Class of 2027
Major: Health & Societies
Minor: Data Science & Analytics
Robert Slovikowsky
Outreach Chair
Class of 2025
Major: GSWS and Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Christian Milano
Fundraising Chair
Class of 2027
Major: Communications
Alexander O'Connor
Design Chair
Class of 2025
Major: English and EALC
Minor: Design
Pranav Kancherla
President
Class of 2025
Major: Biology
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Joyce Lee
Vice President Internal
Class of 2026
Major: Health & Societies and Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Zayd Khan
Vice President External
Class of 2027
Major: Bioengineering
Minor: Mathematics