LinkedIn Statement on Achieving Bipartisanship

Ineffective government and private sector policies and decisions contribute to our health care and social justice challenges. Overcoming them requires that we educate and advocate with policy- and decision-makers to adopt better approaches. Mike has more than 30 years of experience successfully working with federal, state, and local governments along with the business community to achieve better outcomes.
Congressional Testimony
- Mike represents the national AIDS community on federal health care policy testifying before the U.S. House of Representatives.
Speech at 40th anniversary commemoration of HIV
- Mike is the sole community voice at national 40th anniversary event recognizing the discovery of AIDS.
Kansas City Business Journal
- Mike continues to champion health equity.
Austin Statesmen
- Opinion piece authored by Mike providing insight on adopting the lessons of AIDS to the challenges of today.
Advocating the Value of the Medical Home
- Radio interview with Mike discussing the importance of family and patient-centered care.
Milwaukee Business Journal
- Mike provides expert insights into Social Determinants of Health and their impact on clinical outcomes and wellbeing.
Support and Advocacy for the LBGTQ+ Community
- Mike educating the community of the ongoing challenges of HIV and supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Cap Times
- Mike provides insight and perspective on the HIV pandemic in recognition of Black History Month.
The Missouri Times
- Mike advocates on overcoming the serious impact on health care stigma.
Blogpost
- As the country wishes to go back to the ‘good old days,’ Mike suggests a new way forward for the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Mike provides insights on the responsibility we all have to address alcohol and substance use disorder along with mental illness.
Advocating the Value of Partnerships
- Mike educating the public on the value of partnerships.
Recognizing the Unique Value of the Black Community
- Mike advocating at a community event on behalf of the African-American community.
Taking Steps to Ending HIV Nationally
- Mike discussing the value of national expansion as a new way to end AIDS.
Blogpost
- Leadership lessons on key takeaways provided by Mike after 7 years as a President & Chief Executive Officer
National Center for Innovation in HIV Care
- Founding member of national collaborative to extend quality care to patients throughout the country.