Matthew Rose
Found in Translation with Matthew Rose
Learn how Matthew Rose moved from investigating conspiracy theories about health disparities to leading HIV and vaccine policy education and advocacy efforts around the world. Matt developed powerful communication skills that allow him to translate between different communities of stakeholders, including those representing the most vulnerable and in-need communities. We explore code-switching, inclusive language, cultural competency and much more in this episode.
Learn how Matthew Rose moved from investigating conspiracy theories about health disparities to leading HIV and vaccine policy education and advocacy efforts around the world. Matt developed powerful communication skills that allow him to translate between different communities of stakeholders, including those representing the most vulnerable and in-need communities. We explore code-switching, inclusive language, cultural competency and much more in this episode.
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Guest Biography
Matthew Rose is a longstanding HIV and social justice advocate with expertise in community engagement, health policy, and HIV science, focusing on health equity. He’s currently a Director at a global health communications and advocacy consulting firm where he works across the world's most dynamic regions to enable policy innovations, mobilize resources, and build political will for change. He recently served as Health GAP’s lead on U.S. government policy, focusing on issues including annual appropriations for global AIDS programs, access to essential medicines, and rights-based approaches to end the AIDS pandemic. He also worked on the COVID-19 pandemic response, including vaccine development and deployment, science policy, and aid for frontline workers. Matt is also a member of the Vaccine Advocacy Resource Group, an independent, advocate-led, global team of AIDS prevention research advocates that plays a critical role as a liaison in the highly complex field of HIV vaccine research. With even more on his plate, he serves on the Board of Directors for HIPS, which advances the health, rights, and dignity of people and communities impacted by sex work and drug use. |
Show Notes
Season 1, Episode 3 |