Richard LaBoy

Program Coordinator at Iris House, Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Building Leaders of Color Boot Camp Institute Training
    Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS
    Sep, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Fundamental of HIV Prevention Counseling and Proficiency Examination
    City of Philadelphia – Department of Public Health
    Oct, 2008
    - Oct, 2024
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention Network Training & Certification Program
    City of Philadelphia – Department of Public Health
    Jul, 2003
    - Oct, 2024
  • Group 1: GCP Drugs and Devices
    CITI Program, A Division of BRANY
    Jul, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Group 1: Biomedical Researchers
    CITI Program, A Division of BRANY
    May, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Group 2: Social-Behavioral-Educational Researchers
    CITI Program, A Division of BRANY
    Apr, 2018
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Iris House, Inc.
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Coordinator
      • Dec 2022 - Present

      Established & coordinating the agency’s program serving the LGBTQ community, including overseeing HIV Navigation Services, outreach and social media content, referrals and related follow-up for behavioral health, medical and other health & social services. • Successfully spearheaded, organized and facilitated 2 community focus groups to develop programmatic services, goals and objectives. • Created the programs 4-week vocational skill building curriculum to be offered twice a year. • Led, organized and designed the program’s monthly workshop series addressing issues related to health care specific for LGBT individuals of color. • Conduct HIV/HCV/STI testing. Provide PrEP/PEP referrals and follow-up. Show less

  • City of Philadelphia – Department of Public Health
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • NHBS Field Coordinator
      • May 2021 - Sep 2022

      • Overseeing the day to day field operations and data collection of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention funded National HIV Behavioral Surveillance project for the Philadelphia site in rotating annual cycles, in 3 different populations at increased risk for HIV infection. • Supervise, train, evaluate & monitor compliance with NHBS project deliverables and activities for 5 project field staff members. • Spearhead the review of Process Monitoring Reports, identify issues of concern, and implement changes for improvement. Show less

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute
    • United States
    • Research
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Clinical Research Assistant
      • Jul 2015 - Sep 2020

      Executed the organization, coordination & implementation of grant funded HIV intervention trials for adolescents at-risk for or infected with HIV; particularly POSSE Project an 5 year RO1 funded study to adapt the CDC intervention POL (Popular Opinion Leader) and the Young Men's Health Project an ATN funded research trial. • Managed behavioral and biological (HIV/STI testing) data collection for POSSE Project: A Community-Level Intervention, during 5 waves of recruitment that occurred at 6 months interval over 24 months (n=240). • Contributed extensively to scientific peer-reviewed scholarly articles with publications appearing in The Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health, The Journal of LGBT Youth & The Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services. Show less

  • McKing Consulting
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Ambassador for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Let’s Stop HIV Together program
      • Nov 2019 - Aug 2020

      • Expanded the reach and influence of HIV prevention campaigns and other CDC resources at the local level through community engagement events and social media promotion. • Expanded the reach and influence of HIV prevention campaigns and other CDC resources at the local level through community engagement events and social media promotion.

  • Bebashi - Transition to Hope
    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • HIV Prevention Specialist
      • Apr 2014 - Mar 2016

      • Design, manage & implemented HIV Testing program using CDC's community level intervention to reach targeted audience and engage communities at high risk, ensuring grant/program goals are met. • Established BEBASHI's first LGBT Program, SOULS (Society of Unique Love & Support). SOULS’ primary mission is to provide sexual health information and access to treatment to underserved populations within the LGBTQ community in Philadelphia. Awarded many community awards for its visibility & outreach efforts including 2015 Philly Pride. Show less

  • AIDS Fund
    • United States
    • Fundraising
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Events & Volunteer Coordinator
      • Aug 2008 - Dec 2014

      Accomplished the management of the daily operations of the volunteer program for the city of Philadelphia biggest walk-a-thon fundraiser that support area HIV/AIDS agencies and raises public awareness. Responsibilities include but no limited to coordinating, organizing, training, supervising and recognizing of over 500 volunteers for AIDS Walk Philly 2007, 2008 2010, 2014. Accomplished the management of the daily operations of the volunteer program for the city of Philadelphia biggest walk-a-thon fundraiser that support area HIV/AIDS agencies and raises public awareness. Responsibilities include but no limited to coordinating, organizing, training, supervising and recognizing of over 500 volunteers for AIDS Walk Philly 2007, 2008 2010, 2014.

  • Action Wellness (formerly ActionAIDS)
    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Health System Navigator
      • Dec 2012 - Nov 2013

      • Executed the implementation of EPIC (Engaging HIV-positive Patients In Care): a program for linkage to and retention in care for HIV Positive patients of Philadelphia Health Center 6 & 10. • Successfully improved linkage to care rates, retention to care rates, as well as rates of viral suppression for some of the most disenfranchised residents of Philadelphia. • Identified key community partners and improved communication and resources-sharing. • Facilitated communication between the patient, and healthcare providers to ensure patient satisfaction and quality of care. Show less

  • AccessMatters (formerly Family Planning Council)
    • Health Resource Specialist
      • Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

      • Successfully implemented the Center of Disease Control (CDC) High Impact HIV/AIDS Prevention Project Community Level Intervention; d up! Defend yourself! Recruit, enroll & retain participates into the program. • Facilitate comprehensive risk reduction workshops, including substance abuse, HIV/AIDS & STI. • HIV/STI testing & counseling to at risk communities in Philadelphia, provide relevant resources, connect to treatment when needed. • Successfully implemented the Center of Disease Control (CDC) High Impact HIV/AIDS Prevention Project Community Level Intervention; d up! Defend yourself! Recruit, enroll & retain participates into the program. • Facilitate comprehensive risk reduction workshops, including substance abuse, HIV/AIDS & STI. • HIV/STI testing & counseling to at risk communities in Philadelphia, provide relevant resources, connect to treatment when needed.

Education

  • American Public University
    Associate's degree, Public Health
    2019 - 2022

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