February 8, 2008

AIDS Alliance Announces Change
in Transitional Leadership

For Immediate Release
Contact: Diana Bruce
202-785-3564 x25
202-492-7804 mobile
dbruce@aids-alliance.org

Washington, DC, February 7, 2008 – The Board of Directors of AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth & Families announced today a change in transitional leadership for the organization.  The Board has named Linda H. Scruggs and Diana Bruce Co-Interim Executive Directors as the national search for a new Executive Director continues.

"The Board is excited to elevate Ms. Scruggs and Ms. Bruce, who bring more than 30 combined years working on behalf of marginalized communities, to the helm of AIDS Alliance during this transition," stated Alelia Munroe, AIDS Alliance President.  "Ms. Scruggs and Ms. Bruce are nationally recognized experts on women and HIV who have successfully led numerous efforts and programs to advance the lives of women, children, youth and families living with HIV/AIDS, and they have served on AIDS Alliance's senior staff for several years," added Munroe.  Ms. Scruggs is the current Deputy Director of Programs and Ms. Bruce is the Director of Policy and Government Affairs. 

"On behalf of the entire Board," continued Munroe, "I would like to express our gratitude and appreciation toward President Emeritus Mildred Williamson, Ph.D., for her commitment and leadership to AIDS Alliance over the past few months."  Dr. Williamson served as Interim Executive Director since September 2007.

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AIDS Alliance for Children, Youth & Families is a national training, education and advocacy organization. Our provider members include over 650 community-based organizations that serve over 53,000 pregnant women, children, youth and families affected by HIV/AIDS. Many of our programs are funded under Part D (Title IV) of the Ryan White CARE Act, a program that reaches the vast majority of pregnant women and newborns affected by HIV/AIDS in the United States. Part D (Title IV) provides comprehensive, family-centered care to women, children, youth and male caregivers affected by HIV/AIDS through 91 grants in 35 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. For more information, contact the AIDS Alliance Policy and Government Affairs Department at 202-785-3564.