Community Partnership Advisory Board

We work with a Community Partnership Advisory Board (CPAB), consisting of people living with HIV and other stakeholders. The CPAB serves as a focal point for community feedback, problem-solving, dissemination of research, representation of patients’ and providers’ concerns, and bidirectional communication between scientists and the community.

Sarina DiBianca is the Executive Director of Siloam Wellness, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS through holistic mind, body, and spirit wellness services. Under her leadership, Siloam has expanded its trauma-informed and virtual programming to increase accessibility and community impact. Sarina is passionate about creating compassionate, stigma-free spaces that promote healing, resilience, and whole-person wellness.

Nafisah Houston has worked with Bebashi since 2012, serving in a variety of roles focused on supporting clients and strengthening community programs. As Chief Operating Officer, she helps oversee operations, client services, and community engagement initiatives, including management of Bebashi’s Community Advisory Board and Quality Improvement initiative. Nafisah is passionate about connecting underserved communities with the care and resources they need and brings over a decade of leadership and service experience to her work.

Amy Jessop is the Director of Research at Prevention Point Philadelphia where she leads community-based research and public health projects. She has over 15 years of experience working with Prevention Point Philadelphia, including service on its Board of Directors and development of its Research Committee. Dr. Jessop’s work focuses on topics such as vaccination, hepatitis prevention and treatment, and improving access to evidence-based care. 

Omar Martinez is a public health researcher and educator whose work focuses on improving how health programs and policies are put into practice in real-world community and clinical settings. As Director of the Implementation Science Research Lab at University of Central Florida, Professor Martinez leads nationally and internationally recognized research on evidence-based interventions to improve population health. He brings expertise in public health, law, behavioral science, and clinical research.