PWN has been talking to voters and building power in our communities to Get Out the HIV Vote! We have on the ground campaigns happening now in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Texas, where our leaders, along with allies and volunteers, are knocking on doors and phone banking—educating thousands of voters about issues important to our communities.

But no matter where you are across the country, it's crucial that you make your voice heard on election day. With so much at stake in this election, and rampant efforts to suppress historically marginalized voters, let PWN be your guide as you get ready to vote!

Check out the 2024 #PWNVotes Resource Hub

Our resource hub offers all the information you need to know to vote like a pro:

  • Check your voter registration status
  • Find your polling location
  • Check voting ID requirements in your state
  • Make an election day voting plan
  • Report instances of voter suppression you see

We also have links to voter guides that will let you see what's at stake for Black communities, for LGBTQ+ communities, for reproductive rights, and more!

And tomorrow, in honor of Get Out the HIV Vote Day, our own campaign leaders and policy team will be going live on Facebook to walk you through using the #PWNVotes Resource Hub!

Don't miss it! Thursday, October 24 at 1PM ET/12PM CT/11AM MT/10AM PT/7AM HT! This event is BYOB: Bring Your Own Ballot & join us for lunch!

Is there anything that you see as a barrier to voting? Are you not sure how to get to the polls, how to vote if you have a disability, or what is on your ballot? Our experts will answer your questions LIVE!

They'll show you where to find all the information you need, and answer your questions about the upcoming election.

 

Meet Our Campaign Comms Consultants!

Meet the four campaign leaders that have been on the ground, getting the word out about the important work we're doing this election cycle!

PWN-USA hired 4 PWN members to serve as communications consultants this fall. While being coached by our comms team, they're leading our social media content and messaging around the election, and working hard to keep our community updated and engaged!

Brielle L. Gillis (she/her), TX-GHA

Brielle has been a member of the PWN-Texas, Greater Houston Area chapter since 2017. She is an active member of the Texas Strike Force, is the Founder & CEO of her own business H&A Support Services, a recent PWN policy fellowship graduate, and is phone-banking with our Houston crew.

“I’m excited for this role to learn how to gain a broader audience to reach with our voting messaging. I have a fire and passion in using my voice that I want to elevate.”

Selena Harbor (she/her), TX-GHA

Selena is an active leader in our PWN-Texas, Greater Houston Area chapter, serving as the Community Outreach Coordinator for the last 3 years. She has been involved in previous Get Out the Vote campaigns, and is phone-banking and leading one-on-one sessions with community members this year.

“I’m in this role to learn how to be more effective in getting the word out about the campaign, build up our media platform, and be the SHOCK factor. I want to use my experiences and platform to support other people living with HIV in their journey & help them overcome their challenges & be inspired.”

MJ Maestas (she/her/ella), CO

MJ serves as co-chair for the PWN-CO chapter and has been involved with phone-banking & canvassing for every campaign since joining 7 years ago. She is a recent policy fellowship graduate, a board member of Latina Safehouse, & Intern for 2024 National HIV/AIDS Housing Coalition.

“My niche is communications and social media, and I am on this journey to learn everything I can to use our platforms to advance our organizing goals.”

Kenya Moussa (she/her), PA

Kenya is a Health Not Prisons advocate, the co-chair of the PA HIV Justice Alliance (a coalition leading the effort to decriminalize HIV in the state), and she leads the PWN-PA chapter as co-chair. She is also a leader in the voter engagement campaigns. 

“My goal is to build my confidence in my creativity while developing visually appealing & engaging social media content. I also want to improve my public speaking skills while motivating others to join us at the polls.”