Drew Gibson

Drew Gibson serves as the Director of Advocacy at AIDS United since August 2016, with a focus on increasing access to syringe services programs and harm reduction efforts across the United States. Previously, positions held include Senior Policy Manager and Policy Manager for HIV & Drug User Health, where responsibilities encompassed comprehensive policy analysis, collaboration with various coalitions, and production of advocacy-related written content. Drew has experience as a Policy Associate creating content for the AIDS United blog, and as a Freelance Writer for The Body, contributing feature and opinion pieces on HIV/AIDS. Other roles include providing policy and communications consulting for the Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign and social media direction for Virally Suppressed. Drew's previous experience also involves case management for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, research assistance at the Office of National Drug Control Policy, and case management internships. Academic qualifications include a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Management & Community Organizing from the University of Maryland Baltimore and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Xavier University.