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Terry Goddard II – Executive Director

Terry Goddard II, Executive Director for Aid For AIDS (AFA), manages the operations of the largest provider of direct financial service to those disabled by HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County – an agency that has provided uninterrupted service since 1983.  He has over fourteen years of experience in delivering HIV and AIDS services, including the management of client services. He has served as executive director of AFA since 2002.

Mr. Goddard is a member of the Mayor’s AIDS Leadership Council in Los Angeles.  He advises the Los Angeles Housing Department on Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program issues and provides strategic planning assistance for the City of West Hollywood.

In December of 2004, Mr. Goddard was awarded with the City of West Hollywood’s Paul Starke Warrior Award – in recognition for his noteworthy, consistent work to provide outstanding HIV support in the community. Additionally, he has received recognition from Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn for his leadership in creating and coordinating initiatives that bring together City staff, housing providers and AIDS support service organizations to assist individuals in need of critical services.

Mr. Goddard received his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in psychology from Humboldt State University in Arcata, California.